Okay, so I wanted to get my F1 24 setup dialed in for the Miami track. I’m no pro, but I like to tinker and find something that feels good to me.
Getting Started
First thing I did was hop into Time Trial mode. Gotta have a clean slate, no AI messing things up, just me and the track. I did a few laps just to get a feel for the default setup. It wasn’t terrible, but definitely felt like it could be improved.
Tweaking the Setup
I started with the aerodynamics. Miami has those long straights, so you want to minimize drag, but you still need enough downforce for those tricky corners.
- Front Wing Aero: I lowered this a bit. Started around, like, 18, and ended up settling at around 14. Just felt more stable on the straights.
- Rear Wing Aero: Dropped this too, but not as much as the front. Ended up somewhere around 11, I think.
Next up was transmission. This is all about how the power gets delivered to the wheels.
- Differential Adjustment On Throttle: This is like the main transmission setting for the track. Took some experimenting to get the right setup. I think I ended up at around 55%.
- Differential Adjustment Off Throttle: I played with this to try the car feel during braking and turning. I think I set it to somewhere around 50%.
Then, suspension geometry. This one’s a bit confusing, but it’s basically how the wheels are angled.
- Front Camber: Lowered from default.
- Rear Camber: Lowered too.
- Front Toe-Out: I increased this, and it did better.
- Rear Toe-In: I increased this too.
Suspension was next. This affects how the car handles bumps and weight transfer.
- Front Suspension: Kept close to default setting.
- Rear Suspension: Kept close to default setting.
- Front Anti-Roll Bar: Keep.
- Rear Anti-Roll Bar: Keep.
- Front Ride Height: Lowered for better aero.
- Rear Ride Height: Lowered, but made sure it wasn’t bottoming out.
Brakes! Pretty straightforward.
- Brake Pressure: Kept at 100%. I like strong brakes.
- Front Brake Bias: Adjusted to around 56%, help prevent locking up the front wheels.
Finally, tyre pressure.
- Front Right Tyre Pressure: Increased.
- Front Left Tyre Pressure: Increased.
- Rear Right Tyre Pressure: Increased.
- Rear Left Tyre Pressure: Increased.
The Result
After all that fiddling, I went back out on track. The car felt way better. More stable on the straights, more responsive in the corners, and just generally faster. I managed to shave a good chunk of time off my lap, which was awesome. Keep in mind, this is just what worked for me. You might need to tweak things differently depending on your driving style and skill level. Don’t be afraid to experiment!
