How to set up a car for different tracks in EA SPORTS F1® 25

When setting up your car in F1® 25, remember that every track has its own challenges. Some prioritize top speed, while others demand precision and grip.

Customizing your car setup to meet the demands of the track you’re racing on can make the difference between pole position and spinning out.

This guide takes you through car setup options and how to adjust them for different tracks.

In Career Mode

1. From the main menu, select Career.
2. Start a session, then pause it.
3. Select Return to Garage.
4. Select Garage and choose the Car Setup tab.

In F1® World

You can access your car setup in some F1® World modes.

1. From the main menu, select F1® World.
2. Choose a mode and select an event.
3. In the pre-race menu, select Race Strategy.
4. Choose the Car Setup tab.

Each Car Setup option affects how your car behaves on the track. Here’s a quick overview of some setup options you can tweak and how they impact performance.

Different tracks require different car setups. Use these starting points to help your car handle more predictably, based on track conditions and characteristics.

On high-speed tracks

Tracks with long straights and fast corners need speed and stability. Here are some car setup options to consider.

• Lower downforce (Aerodynamics)
  • Less drag means more top speed on straights.
• Firmer suspension
  • Helps keep the car stable at high speeds.
• Brake bias toward the front
  • Gives better braking control at the end of a long straight.

On tight or twisty tracks

Slow corners and narrow sections need grip and responsiveness. Try these setup options to help you stay in control.

• Higher downforce (Aerodynamics)
  • Adds grip, which helps in low-speed corners..
• Softer suspension
  • Makes it easier to handle curbs and sharp turns.
• Lower tire pressure
  • Gives better grip, especially in tight sections.

On wet tracks

When there are wet weather conditions and the track is slippery, you’ll need more control and grip.

• Higher downforce (Aerodynamics)
  • Helps the car stay planted in the rain..
• Softer suspension
  • Improves traction and control on wet surfaces.
• Brake bias slightly to the rear
  • Helps prevent the front tires from locking up when braking.

Not sure where to start? Here’s how to download and test car setups created by other players on Time Trial leaderboards.

1. Go to the main menu and select F1® World.
2. Select Play and choose Time Trial.
3. Choose from F1® 2025 or F2™ 2024.
4. Pick a track and team.
5. Select the name of the driver whose car setup you want to try, and choose Load Setup.