Very tricky to get running due to EA App / Steam handshake issues, but once launched it is decently playable (~45 FPS on High at 1080p). Takes 15–20 minutes of playtime for stuttering to settle (shader compilation).
What worked for me (M1 Max, CrossOver 25):

Installed EA App directly via CrossOver’s “Install a Windows Application” database (search for “EA App” or “EA Desktop” – do not download the installer from ea.com)
Launched the game only through Steam (not directly via exe)
Linked my Steam account to my EA account before trying to play (critical – otherwise activation errors like “DisplayName missing” appear)
Bottle settings that helped:
Graphics backend: D3DMetal (Has some weird lighting issues tho totally fine doesn't effect gameplay)
MSync: off
High-resolution mode: off
Emulate virtual desktop: off (did not test with it on)

System clock set to automatic (timezone sync)

Performance notes:

Best results on High preset → ~45-60 FPS at 1080p
Switching to Medium or Low did not improve FPS and actually increased stuttering
Ultra settings gave lower FPS 20-30
After 15–20 minutes of gameplay (practice race / free roam) stuttering became minimal
Occasional minor texture glitches, but overall definitely playable

Important warnings:

Steam ↔ EA account linking must be correct before launch, otherwise the game will break during the handshake
Did not use CXpatcher – it might fix texture issues or improve FPS further, but I didn’t test it
Didn’t experiment much with other translation layers (Whisky, GPTK, etc.) after getting it stable

Tips for others:

Use CrossOver’s built-in installer to add EA App (no external download needed)
Log into EA App first, confirm Steam-EA link is active
Launch via Steam, not the game exe
Be patient with initial stuttering – let shaders compile
Stick to High settings if you’re getting ~45-60 FPS; lowering presets didn’t help much in my testing

Verdict:great for casual sessions once past the setup hurdles. Worth the effort if you want local play.

Midium-40fps
High-36fps