Gear Downshift Bug – Car

PlayStation 5

Game Version:

F1 25 – Patch 1.3 (issue present also in 1.4)

Hardware:

Tested with Logitech G29 (PS4 mode) and DualSense Controller

Issue:

When quickly downshifting (e.g. from 6th to 3rd) during time trial, the car becomes stuck in 3rd or 4th gear.

Even with full throttle, the car remains at around 180 km/h and does not accelerate further.

The engine sound stays constant (no RPM rise), and no additional power is delivered.

Reproducibility:

• Happens with both the G29 and the PS5 Controller
• Tested on multiple tracks (e.g. Australia, Austria)
• No assists enabled, manual shifting, manual ERS/DRS
• Standard setup used (not custom)
• Issue occurs even after fresh reinstall, with latest PS5 system update

Conclusion:

The issue appears to be a transmission bug in the game, not hardware related. It severely affects gameplay and prevents normal driving.

Request:

Please investigate and fix this in a future patch. A clear response from Codemasters would be appreciated.