CHINA
Braking Po!nts
Note: Braking points in this guide are set for HOTLAP only.
In this Corner Guide you’ll find all the key details for every turn on the circuit – from braking points, recommended gears, to curb usage. Each corner is broken down so you know exactly where to brake, which gear to choose, and how to use the entry, inside, and exit curbs to maximize lap time.
Use this guide as your reference to master consistency, improve pace, and get the most out of every lap.
Corner
Braking point
Gear
Entry curb
Inside curb
Exit curb
01
Lift
no braking
7
Two on
02
lift & downshift
no braking
3
Two on
03
tap the brake
before corner
3
NO
06
100m board
or 90m
3
two on
NO
NO
08
lift or little brake
5-8% brake pressure
5
Two on
NO
09
Strip in the grass
on right
4
Two on
NO
NO
10
full throttle
X
4
Two on
Two on
11
80m
before curb is wider
3
Two on
Two on
or NO
12
lift
no braking
3
NO
NO
14
100m board
X
3
Two on
NO
NO
16
50m board
X
5
Two on
Attack
Attack
LEGEND:
Curbs:
Attack – Maximum cut to track limits
Two on – Only two tyres on the curb
NO – Do not use the curb
Empty – Curb not present or applies to previous/next corner
Braking Point
Lift (No Braking)
Full Throttle
Setups
Here you can explore a complete collection of setups designed for every condition on track.Choose between Qualifying setups for maximum one-lap pace, Race setups for consistency and tyre management, or Wet setups to stay competitive in difficult conditions.
BrakePo+nt Setup → balanced downforce, offering a mix of speed and stability.
Safe Setup → highest downforce, best grip in corners, more stable but slower on straights.
Aggressive Setup → lowest downforce, fastest on straights, but harder to handle in corners.
If parc fermé is enabled, just skip qualifying and load the race setup straight away.
Quali
BrakePo+nt Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
00 - 00
000 - 00
0000
0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0
000 - 00
10.0 - 10.0 - 10.0 - 10.0
COMING SOON
Quali
Safe Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
36 - 31
100 - 30
LLLL
41 - 1 - 8 - 21 - 20 - 43
100 - 54-53
29.5 - 29.5 - 23.0 - 23.0
Updated: 01.09.2025
Quali
Aggressive Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
28 - 19
100 - 20
LLLL
41 - 1 - 1 - 21 - 20 - 44
100 - 54-53
29.5 - 29.5 - 23.0 - 23.0
Updated: 01.09.2025
Race
BrakePo+nt Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
00 - 00
000 - 00
0000
0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0
000 - 00
10.0 - 10.0 - 10.0 - 10.0
COMING SOON
Race
Safe Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
31 - 26
100 - 30
LLLL
41 - 1 - 8 - 21 - 20 - 43
100 - 55-54
29.5 - 29.5 - 23.0 - 23.0
Updated: 01.09.2025
Race
Aggressive Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
28 - 19
100 - 30
LLLL
41 - 1 - 1 - 21 - 20 - 44
100 - 55-54
29.5 - 29.5 - 23.0 - 23.0
Updated: 01.09.2025
Quali + Race
BrakePo+nt Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
00 - 00
000 - 00
0000
0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0
000 - 00
10.0 - 10.0 - 10.0 - 10.0
COMING SOON
Quali + Race
Full Wet Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
50 - 44
100 - 30
LLLL
41 - 1 - 7 - 21 - 20 - 47
100 - 54
29.5 - 29.5 - 23.0 - 23.0
Updated: 01.09.2025
Quali + Race
Wet Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
32 - 29
100 - 30
LLLL
41 - 1 - 1 - 21 - 20 - 44
100 - 54
29.5 - 29.5 - 23.0 - 23.0
Updated: 01.09.2025
Tyre info
The table shows all key details about tyres during a race.
Each compound includes its wear per lap, expected life span at 50% distance, and the ideal operating window for maximum grip and consistency.
With this information you can adjust your strategy, plan stint lengths, and make the right call on pit stops.
Compound
C4
C3
C2
Wear per lap
9.5%
6.2%
5.0%
Life
8 laps
11 laps
15 laps
Ideal window
75 – 85°C
75 – 95°C
85 – 95°C
Tyres
Grand Prix Strategy
The Grand Prix Strategy gives you everything you need to prepare for both qualifying and the race.
You’ll find details like outlap time, fuel load, starting tyre temperatures, and the best point to activate ERS in quali. For the race, you’ll get the expected laps at half distance, recommended fuel amount, pit stop time loss, and pit limiter speed. On the right, the tyre strategy shows the fastest option, an alternative plan, and a possible two-stop strategy – including exact pit windows to help you manage tyres and race pace.
Qualification
Time for OUTLAP:
2:25
Time for complete a one flying lap.
Quali fuel amount:
5kg
Fuel for complete a one flying lap.
Starting tyre temps:
70°C
Recommended tyre temps for hotlap.
Activate OVERTAKE mode:
Exit Turn 16
Turn ON at this time at the start of lap.
Race
Laps (50% of the race):
28 laps
Number of laps at half of distance.
Race fuel amount:
52.3kg
How much fuel to use at 50% race.
Lost pit stop time:
18 seconds
How muich time you will lost in PITS.
Pit limiter:
80kph/49mph
Speed limiter in the PITS.
Tyre Strategy
Fastest: (One stop)
Pit Window:
Lap 10 - 12
Alternative: (One stop)
Pit Window:
Lap 16 - 17
ERS Management
OVERTAKE
HOTLAP
MEDIUM
Quali Usage:
For the fastest qualifying laps, it’s important to adapt your ERS mode to each section of the track. Smart energy management ensures you extract maximum performance across a single lap. Never use HOTLAP — only on long straights after pressing OVERTAKE, but it’s usually better to just stay on OVERTAKE longer.

Race Usage:
During the race, use OVERTAKE only in short bursts on the straights, keep MEDIUM active for most of the lap, and switch to NONE through corners to recover energy efficiently.
Circuit info
The Circuit Info section provides a quick overview of the track.
It includes the lap counts for race and sprint, total circuit length, number of DRS zones, and possible overtaking spots. You’ll also find the pole position side, reference AI lap time at 110%, and key ratings such as track grip, tyre wear, downforce level, and average speed.
Use this information to understand the character of the circuit and prepare your setups and strategy accordingly.
50% race lap count
28 laps
Sprint lap count
19 laps
Race lap count
56 laps
Circuit lenght    
5.451 km
DRS zones       
2
Overtaking zones
Turn 1, 6, 11, 14
Pole Position   
Left Side
AI 110% difficulty time
1:32.962
Track grip
Tyre wear
Downforce
Average speed
Tips and tricks

Setup tips:

Aerodynamics:
Go for a balanced setup, leaning towards medium–high downforce for both stability and straight-line pace.
Transmission:
Use a lower on-throttle differential to improve traction out of corners.
Suspension:
Softer rear suspension with a responsive front anti-roll bar helps rotation and exit grip in slower sections.
Brakes:
Prioritise the heavy braking zone into the hairpin – shifting bias slightly forward gives more control.
Tyres:
Since China tends to overheat tyres, adjust pressures to keep them in the right window.

Race tips:

Use smooth steering and throttle inputs – aggressive driving costs lap time.
Short-shift on exits to control wheelspin and improve traction.
Carry momentum through medium-speed sections, especially the esses.
Prioritise a strong exit from Turn 13, as it sets up your speed for the long back straight.
Manage tyres carefully, since the track can cause overheating in slow traction zones.
Use ERS on the back straight for maximum top speed and overtaking chances.