Aerodynamics:
Prioritise top speed, but keep enough front-end bite and rear stability to stay confident through the quicker corners.
Transmission:
Lower off-throttle diff improves rotation into corners, while a higher on-throttle diff boosts traction out of faster sections.
Suspension:
A stiff front with a softer rear gives great responsiveness. Thanks to the smooth surface, you can run a low ride height for extra efficiency.
Brakes:
A slightly forward bias helps stability into heavy braking zones such as Turns 5 and 6.
Tyres:
Rear pressures can rise late in the race – focus on controlling temps to maintain consistency.
Braking precision is crucial – the track starts and ends with heavy braking zones where small mistakes can cost a lot of time.
Focus on clean exits from slow corners, as they lead onto long straights where top speed and DRS matter most.
The long straights are overtaking hotspots – maximise slipstream and ERS usage to gain positions.
Be careful through the fast kinks and direction changes – walls are close, and even a small error can ruin the lap.
Patience on throttle is key in the final sector – rushing inputs leads to understeer or wheelspin.
A strong exit onto the pit straight is essential to finish the lap and create overtaking opportunities.