Alright, so I’ve been messing around with the F1 24 game lately, trying to get my setup just right for the Canadian Grand Prix. It’s a tricky track, you know? Long straights, some tight chicanes, and those walls that just love to reach out and grab you. Let me tell you, it took some trial and error, but I think I’ve finally cracked the code.
First thing I did was jump into Time Trial mode. Yeah, no pressure from other cars, just me, the track, and the clock. I started with the default setup, you know, the one the game gives you out of the box. Ran a few laps, got a feel for the track, figured out where I was losing time.
And boy, was I losing time! The car felt sluggish, especially in those slow corners. So, I started tinkering. I’m no engineer, but I know the basics, right? Upped the downforce a bit, both front and rear. This helped keep the car planted in the corners, but it also made me a sitting duck on the straights.
Then, I went to work on the suspension. Stiffened it up a tad, just to make the car more responsive. Too stiff, though, and you’ll be bouncing all over the place like a basketball. I played around with the anti-roll bars, too. A little stiffer in the front, a little softer in the rear. That seemed to give me a good balance, especially in those quick changes of direction.
Next up, the transmission. The default gearing was okay, but I found myself running out of revs on the long straight before the final chicane. So, I lengthened the top gear a bit. Not too much, or else you’ll be a snail out of the slow corners. It’s a delicate balance, you see.
Brakes were next. I like a strong initial bite, so I bumped up the brake pressure. But you gotta be careful, too much and you’ll lock up easier than a cheap padlock. I also adjusted the brake bias a bit more to the front. This helped me rotate the car into the corners, but again, too much and you’ll be spinning out like a top.
Finally, tyres. I kept the pressures pretty close to default, maybe just a tad higher in the front. This gave me a bit more grip in the corners, but you gotta be careful not to overheat them. If your tyres are glowing red, you know you’ve gone too far.
After hours of tweaking, testing, and tweaking some more, I finally found a setup that I was happy with. It’s not perfect, but it’s fast. I was able to shave a good few seconds off my lap time, and more importantly, the car felt great to drive. It was stable in the corners, quick on the straights, and responsive to my inputs.
Here is the detail of my setup for you guys:
- Aerodynamics
- Front Wing Aero: 25
- Rear Wing Aero: 20
- Transmission
- Differential Adjustment On Throttle: 55%
- Differential Adjustment Off Throttle: 50%
- Engine Braking: 100%
- Suspension Geometry
- Front Camber: -2.50°
- Rear Camber: -1.00°
- Front Toe-Out: 0.00°
- Rear Toe-In: 0.10°
- Suspension
- Front Suspension: 35
- Rear Suspension: 10
- Front Anti-Roll Bar: 10
- Rear Anti-Roll Bar: 1
- Front Ride Height: 35
- Rear Ride Height: 45
- Brakes
- Brake Pressure: 100%
- Front Brake Bias: 55%
- Tyres
- Front Right Tyre Pressure: 23.5 psi
- Front Left Tyre Pressure: 23.5 psi
- Rear Right Tyre Pressure: 21.0 psi
- Rear Left Tyre Pressure: 21.0 psi
So yeah, that’s my story of setting up my car for Canada in F1 24. It was a long and sometimes frustrating process, but in the end, it was worth it. If you’re struggling with this track, maybe give my setup a try. Who knows, it might just work for you too. But remember, every driver is different. What works for me might not work for you. So, don’t be afraid to experiment and find what suits your driving style. Good luck!
See ya on the track!
