OK, guys, let’s talk about my experience with setting up my car for the Baku track in F1 23. I spent a good chunk of time yesterday messing around with different settings, and I think I’ve finally found something that works pretty well.
First off, I jumped into the game and started a new career mode. Once I got to Baku, I went straight to the practice sessions. This track is a beast, man! It’s got those super long straights where you need all the speed you can get, but then it throws those tight corners at you, especially in the old town section. It’s a real balancing act.
Aerodynamics
- Front Wing Angle: I started with the front wing angle around 20. I wanted enough downforce to keep the car stable in the corners but not so much that I’d be a sitting duck on the straights. After a few laps, I bumped it up to 22 because the car felt a little loose in the high-speed corners.
- Rear Wing Angle: For the rear, I went with a lower setting, around 15. My goal was to minimize drag on those long straights. I played around with it a bit, but 15 seemed to be the sweet spot.
Transmission
This was a tough one. For the differential, I set the on-throttle to around 75% for a decent balance of stability. Off-throttle, I went with 55%, it’s kind of tricky, but it’s OK.
Suspension Geometry
- Camber: I used the default setting. It’s -2.50 for the front and -1.00 for the rear.
- Toe: Same as above, I did not change it. 0.05 for the front and 0.20 for the rear.
Suspension
- Suspension: I stiffened up the front suspension quite a bit, around 8, to help with responsiveness in those quick changes of direction. The rear I kept a bit softer, around 3, to help with traction out of the corners.
- Anti-roll Bars: Similar to the suspension, I went stiffer on the front (around 9) and softer on the rear (around 2).
- Ride Height: I lowered the car as much as I could without it bottoming out on the straights. I think I ended up with 3 on the front and 4 on the rear.
Brakes
- Brake Pressure: I like a strong initial bite, so I cranked up the brake pressure to around 90%.
- Brake Bias: I moved the bias slightly towards the front, around 54%, to help with stability under braking. It’s not easy to get the right balance for those heavy braking zones.
Tyres
- Tyre Pressures: The default is 22.5 psi for both front and rear tyres. I just used the default, it went well.
After tweaking all these settings, I finally felt like I had a car that could handle Baku’s unique challenges. I was able to push hard on the straights without losing too much time in the corners. My lap times started to drop, and I felt much more confident attacking the track.
It took a lot of trial and error, but I think I’ve found a setup that works for me. If you’re struggling with Baku, give these settings a try and see if they help you out. Remember, every driver is different, so you might need to make some adjustments to fit your own driving style. Good luck, and keep practicing!
