Okay, here’s my experience about the Bahrain F1 23 setup.
I’ve been messing around with setups in F1 23, especially for Bahrain, and I think I’ve finally cracked something that works pretty well. I’m not a pro or anything, but I like to share what I’ve learned.
So, Bahrain, it’s a track where you don’t want a super high downforce setup. It’s more about getting good speed on those long straights and not wearing out your tires too quickly. I started with a time trial setup, I saw someone call it a “TT setup”, and then started tweaking it. It’s like baking a cake, you gotta adjust the recipe until it’s just right, you know?
My Approach
- Start with a base: I grabbed a basic setup that was meant for time trials. These setups are usually focused on raw speed, which is great for Bahrain’s straights.
- Tweak for tire wear: Racing is different from time trials. You gotta manage those tires. So, I started playing around with the settings, trying to find a balance where I could still go fast but not destroy my tires in a few laps. It’s a bit of trial and error.
- Braking is key: This is something I realized after a few races. In Bahrain, especially for turn 11, you gotta start braking a bit earlier than you’d think. I found that if I brake early and just coast a bit before hitting the DRS straight, I actually gain some time. Sounds weird, but it works.
I also messed around with the race strategy. In Bahrain, you’re probably looking at a soft-medium-medium or a medium-hard strategy. I prefer the soft-medium-medium because I like starting with a bit of extra grip, but that’s just me. Also, I have found the average lap time I could reach is 2:15.757, with an average speed is 143 Km/h, and the maximum speed I got is 329.6 Km/h.
I found a setup online that someone shared, which was pretty helpful. I saw some sharing “Alpine Dry 1:28.983 Car Setup.” It gave me some ideas on what settings to adjust. But remember, everyone’s driving style is different, so what works for one person might not work for another. You gotta experiment and see what feels right for you.
At the end of the day, finding the right setup is all about making the car feel good for you. You want to be able to push it to the limit without feeling like you’re about to spin out every corner. It takes time, but it’s super satisfying when you finally nail it.
So yeah, that’s my two cents on the Bahrain F1 23 setup. Hope this helps some of you out there. Happy racing!
