Shanghai International Circuit in China was built to look like the Chinse symbol for ‘shang’, which means upwards. Having one of the longest straights among F1 tracks, this state-of-the-art circuit is going to require a suitable setup to perform at par with its design.
In this F1 23 China setup guide, we will look at all the settings you can tinker with, to make the best possible build for racing in Shanghai, no matter if the conditions are dry or wet.
Best F1 23 China setup: Settings for dry and wet conditions
China is surely a unique track — it mostly consists of two long straights which lead into sectors of long twisting turns that come one after the other. The track lacks sharp turns, most of the turns are speedy and have a big radius.
Our F1 23 China setup will focus on having high straight-line speed while still retaining some high-speed turning capabilities by prioritizing certain departments of the setup for it.
Aerodynamics
Going for a balanced downforce setting will work best for China. Lower downforce would certainly make you faster on the straights, but you will lose more time in the turns where you would need to slow down a lot more. Having a slightly higher rear downforce will ensure your car is still fast enough for this build.
- Front Wing Aero: 25
- Rear Wing Aero: 27
Transmission
The differential should be open for maximum power sent to your rear wheels. This may feel harder to handle but learning to control this will give a significant advantage in performance. An open differential allows you to gain speed quicker after coming out of corners.
- Differential Adjustment on-throttle: 50
- Differential Adjustment off-throttle: 53
Suspension Geometry
These settings are responsible to keep your car stable and in control. While you can run similar settings on most tracks, fine-tuning these to the exact requirement for the track and conditions goes a long way.
Dry:
- Front Camber: -2.50˚
- Rear Camber: -1.00˚
- Front Toe: 0.00˚
- Rear Toe: 0.10˚
Wet:
- Front Camber: -3.00˚
- Rear Camber: -1.50˚
- Front Toe: 0.05˚
- Rear Toe: 0.25˚
Suspension
Suspension settings are the backbone of any setup, it creates the biggest impact on the handling of the F1 car. While every driver has their own preferences when it comes to these settings, it’s always better to go off of a good base that is meant for the track you are racing on.
The settings below give you smooth handling as well as good performance when racing on the Shanghai track. These have also been highly adjusted for the wet conditions separately as it demands an entirely different approach on the wet surface.
Dry:
- Front Suspension: 32
- Rear Suspension: 8
- Front Anti-Roll Bar: 12
- Rear Anti-Roll Bar: 2
- Front Ride Height: 33
- Rear Ride Height: 38
Wet:
- Front Suspension: 40
- Rear Suspension: 13
- Front Anti-Roll Bar: 11
- Rear Anti-Roll Bar: 6
- Front Ride Height: 35
- Rear Ride Height: 39
Brakes
The usual settings for the brakes apply to this F1 23 China setup as well. Always remember to have 100% brake pressure as this helps in braking as late as possible, and only lower this to 95% if you race without ABS.
- Brake Pressure: 100%
- Front Brake Bias: 54%
Tyres
The tyre pressure levels will determine the amount of grip you have and also how long it takes for your tyres to wear out. The settings below work well for the Shanghai track.
Be careful when experimenting with these, while it can surely lead to faster performance, you won’t know if it’s at the cost of increased tyre wear until you’re already well into the race.
- Front Right Tyre Pressure: 22.7
- Front Left Tyre Pressure: 22.7
- Rear Right Tyre Pressure: 20.3
- Rear Left Tyre Pressure: 20.3
Shanghai is a fun bonus track in F1 23 and in real life too, it is adored by fans. With our F1 23 China setup, you would be amazed at how fast your F1 car can really be as you race your way to the top of the standings.
