Alright, folks, let’s dive into my experience setting up my car for the Miami Grand Prix in F1 24. I’m no pro, but I like to tinker and find what works for me, and I figured I’d share my process in case it helps any of you out there.
First off, I jumped into Time Trial mode. This is crucial, because it lets you really get a feel for the track without worrying about other cars or race strategy. Miami is a tricky circuit with those long straights and some tight, technical sections. I knew I needed a setup that could handle both.
I started with the default balanced setup, just to get a baseline. Did a few laps, got a feel for where I was losing time. The car felt okay on the straights, but I was definitely struggling in the slower corners, particularly that long, sweeping left-hander after the first sector.
Aerodynamics
- I bumped up the front wing aero a bit. My thinking was to get more downforce for those tighter corners. It helped with turn-in, but I could feel the car was a little draggy on the straights.
- Then I reduced the rear wing. My idea is to get the speed when run on the long straights.
Transmission
- I’m not very good at this part, So I just leave it along. Hope Codemasters could make it easier.
Suspension Geometry
- I always feel the default setting make the tyre wear fast, so I reduced both front and rear camber.
- For the toe, I don’t know what’s the effect for these value, I just followed other guys on Youtube, making front toe-out bigger, and the rear toe-in smaller.
Suspension
- To make the car more stable, I raised the front and rear ride height.
- I also softened the anti-roll bars a tad, both front and rear. I wanted the car to roll a bit more in the corners, to help with grip.
Brakes
- I like strong brake, so max out the brake pressure. And move the bias a little bit forward.
Tyres
- The default tyre pressure is a bit higher for me, I reduced all of them to get bigger contact area.
After all, went back out on track. Right away, I could feel the difference. The car felt much more planted in the corners, and I was able to carry more speed through those tricky sections. My lap times started to tumble, which was encouraging.
I kept tweaking and testing. A little more front wing here, a little less rear wing there. The key is to make small changes and see how they affect the car’s handling. Don’t be afraid to experiment!
Finally, I settled on a setup that felt pretty good. I was able to consistently set competitive lap times, and the car felt predictable and fun to drive. It’s not perfect, and I’m sure I’ll keep tweaking it, but it’s a solid starting point.
Remember, this is just what worked for me. Your driving style might be different, so you might need a different setup. The important thing is to experiment and find what works best for you. Good luck, and have fun out there on the track!
