Spain F1 2022 Setup Fastest Race Hotlap Qualifying F1 22 Guide
F1 22 Spain Setup: Full race setup, qualifying setup, drivability setup
Hot Lap Setup
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Race Setup
The iconic Spanish circuit has been the scene of two debut wins in Formula One. Pastor Maldonado took his first and only Grand Prix victory here in 2012, and in 2016 Max Verstappen won his first Grand Prix. As a result, he became the youngest driver to ever win an F1 Grand Prix race. Turn 1 is the main overtaking point at Catalunya, as it is a braking zone at the end of a long DRS straight.
See our race setup below, with hotlap setup to come and refinements to follow. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back in the future for improvements!
Race Setup
The iconic Spanish circuit has been the scene of two debut wins in Formula One. Pastor Maldonado took his first and only Grand Prix victory here in 2012, and in 2016 Max Verstappen won his first Grand Prix. As a result, he became the youngest driver to ever win an F1 Grand Prix race. Turn 1 is the main overtaking point at Catalunya, as it is a braking zone at the end of a long DRS straight.
See our race setup below, with hotlap setup to come and refinements to follow. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back in the future for improvements!
Aerodynamics
Front Wing Aero – 36
Rear Wing Aero – 32
With the new aero settings, we are recommending 36-32 wing angles here. We found this kept the car fast down the straights, with just enough downforce to get us through the corners. If you are struggling with grip, try increasing the rear wing, but be aware you may find it harder to overtake.
Transmission
Differential Adjustment On Throttle – 70%
Differential Adjustment Off Throttle – 60%
Transmission is a critical area of the setup for traction, affecting acceleration, grip, rotation, tyre wear, and drivability. Increasing the On Throttle Differential will make the car more stable on acceleration, however, will increase tyre wear. Here in Spain we will use 70%/60%. This will aid rotation in lower speed corners and should help protect the tyres from excessive wear. Increasing rear diff will improve straight-line acceleration and stability on corner exits, however, will come with a slight cost on wear.
Suspension Geometry
Front Camber – -2.50°
Rear Camber – -1.00°
Front Toe – 0.05°
Rear Camber – 0.20°
Geometry adjustments mainly impact grip and tire wear, however on F1 22, like its predecessor, most circuits suit the same settings! Stick with high front values, and low rear values in this section for best results.
Suspension
Front Suspension – 7
Rear Suspension – 1
Front Anti-Roll Bar – 7
Rear Anti-Roll Bar – 1
Front Ride Height – 6
Rear Ride Height – 5
Suspension adjustments impact responsiveness and stability through corners. This is probably the most important area of the setup, so if you are struggling with rotation then the anti-roll bars are where you should start. Ride height plays a much more important role this year, so the keep the rear high to avoid the diffuser bottoming out at high speed. Floor damage can ruin performance, so a higher than usual ride height here should help protect those delicate aerodynamic surfaces.
Brakes
Brake Pressure – 95%
Front Brake Bias – 50%
For players on controller, brake pressure adjustments can have minimal impact. If you use ABS, maintain 100% brake pressure. Otherwise, see above.
Tyres
Front Right Tyre Pressure – 23.5 psi
Front Left Tyre Pressure – 23.5 psi
Rear Right Tyre Pressure – 22.7 psi
Rear Left Tyre Pressure – 22.7 psi
Tyre pressures can have a huge impact on wear and traction. Typically high rear pressures and lower front pressures are the way to go, however increasing front pressures here will result in faster lap times. You will pay in front wear, but if you are finding this not to be an issue then increase to around 24.5psi.
Hotlap Setup
We are still working on the fastest setup for the hotlap! Unfortunately writers at F1setups.com do this for free, so full time jobs keep us away from developing faster and faster setups for the game as quickly as we would like… But rest assured you will find this updated in a few days, and then again and again each time one of us goes faster!
Hotlap Setup
We are still working on the fastest setup for the hotlap! Unfortunately writers at F1setups.com do this for free, so full time jobs keep us away from developing faster and faster setups for the game as quickly as we would like… But rest assured you will find this updated in a few days, and then again and again each time one of us goes faster!
