Hey there, folks! Now, if y’all lookin’ for a good setup for the F1 23 Circuit of the Americas, I reckon I got somethin’ for ya. You know, that Austin track ain’t no joke, but with the right setup, you can make that car fly around them bends like nobody’s business.
First thing, you gotta know that Circuit of the Americas, or what they call COTA, is a mighty tricky place. Got hills and turns that can make your head spin if you ain’t prepared. So, I’m gonna share with y’all a setup that works whether the sun’s out, or if it’s pouring down rain. Ain’t nobody got time to keep fiddling with the car when you just wanna race!

Dry Setup for Circuit of the Americas (Austin)
Let’s start with a good dry setup. Most of y’all will probably be racing on a nice, sunny day. For that, here’s what works best:
- Front Wing Aero: Now, you’ll want this around 30. Helps keep the car stable through them tight corners.
- Rear Wing Aero: Go for about 25. You need some balance between speed and grip. Too much downforce and you’ll be slow as molasses on the straights.
- Suspension: Front suspension around 6 and rear about 4. Keeps the car steady over them bumpy bits, y’know?
- Tyre Pressure: Front tyres about 23 psi and rear around 21.5 psi. Keeps the car from slippin’ and slidin’ too much.
With this dry setup, you’ll get some good speed, especially down that long back straight where you can really put the pedal to the metal. But don’t forget, them twisty bits near the end of the lap need control, so keep an eye on your tyre temps, alright?
Wet Setup for Circuit of the Americas (Austin)
Now, if it’s rainin’, and let me tell you, Texas rain can be somethin’ fierce, you gotta be ready with a good wet setup. Here’s what I reckon will help keep ya from spinnin’ out:
- Front Wing Aero: Crank it up to about 34. You’re gonna need a lot more downforce in the wet to keep from slippin’ off the track.
- Rear Wing Aero: About 32 should do. More grip but still a bit of speed for the straights, right?
- Suspension: Soften it up a bit more, front at 5 and rear at 3. This helps the car handle all them wet bumps without losin’ control.
- Tyre Pressure: You wanna drop this down too, front around 22 psi and rear at 20 psi. Keeps ya stickin’ to the road, especially when it’s slippy.
With this wet setup, y’all will have more control even when it feels like you’re drivin’ on ice. Now remember, in wet conditions, it’s all about patience. Ain’t no point in rushin’ through if you’re gonna end up in a wall, right?

Other Tips for Circuit of the Americas
Now, if y’all are serious ’bout racin’, a few more things to keep in mind. COTA is known for that long straight I mentioned earlier, so don’t sacrifice too much top speed in your setup. You need to balance that grip in them corners and keepin’ speed on the straight. And watch out for tyre wear – this track can be tough on the rubber if you’re too aggressive!
And don’t forget, y’all gotta adjust your setup a bit depending on whether you’re in qualifying or in the race. In qualifying, you want more speed, but in the race, you’re gonna need stability so your tyres don’t wear out too fast.
Well, there ya have it, folks! A setup for both dry and wet weather at Circuit of the Americas. Give it a try, and see if you can’t shave a few seconds off your lap time. Happy racin’!
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