Alright, so I’ve been getting really into F1 24 lately, and Monza, as always, is a track I both love and hate. It’s a beast, but getting the setup right is just so satisfying. So, I figured I’d share my journey of tweaking and tinkering to hopefully help anyone else struggling to find that sweet spot.
First thing I did was jump into Time Trial. Clean slate, no pressure, just me and the track. I started with the default setup, just to get a baseline feel. Honestly, it felt pretty boaty, especially through the Lesmos and Ascari. Way too much understeer. I was losing so much time just waiting for the car to rotate.
My First Round of Changes
So, after a few messy laps, I dove into the setup menu. Here’s what I messed with initially:
- Aerodynamics: I dropped the front wing a bit, trying to get more turn-in. I think I went down like 2 clicks. I left the rear wing alone for now.
- Transmission: Honestly, didn’t touch this much at first. Felt okay-ish.
- Suspension Geometry: I played with the camber a little, reducing it slightly on both front and rear. I also softened the toe a tiny bit. Just trying to get a bit more grip in those long corners.
- Suspension: This is where I made some bigger changes. I stiffened up the front suspension and anti-roll bars quite a bit. I was aiming for a more responsive front end, something to really bite into the corners. The rear, I left relatively soft.
- Brakes: Increased the brake pressure a bit, because, well, Monza demands it. Moved the bias slightly forward too.
- Tyres: Lowered the pressures a touch, trying to get more heat into them and find some more grip.
Back on track, it definitely felt better. The turn-in was sharper, but I’d gone too far. Now I had snap oversteer coming out of Ascari, which is, you know, terrifying. I almost ended up in the wall a couple of times.
Fine-Tuning (and Lots of Swearing)
So, more adjustments were needed. I spent a good hour just going back and forth, making tiny tweaks. I realized the rear suspension was probably too soft, causing that instability. I stiffened it up a bit, and also played with the anti-roll bars on the rear to find a good balance. The Aerodynamics need a bit adjust, I add 1 click on the front wing.
It was a process of: run a few laps, feel what’s wrong, tweak something, run a few more laps, swear a bit, tweak something else. Slowly but surely, I started to get a setup that felt right. The car was still lively, you definitely have to be on your toes at Monza, but it was predictable. I could push it hard without feeling like I was about to spin out every other corner.
The (Almost) Final Setup
I’m still not 100% happy, because perfection is a myth, but I’m at a point where I can consistently put in decent lap times. The key for me was finding that balance between responsiveness and stability. It’s a delicate dance, especially at a track like Monza.
My biggest takeaway? Don’t be afraid to experiment! What works for one person might not work for another. It’s all about finding what feels right for your driving style. And be patient. It takes time to dial in a good setup. Just keep making small adjustments and see how the car reacts. Good luck and you might find you are faster than me after you are done!
