Imola
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
02
70m
after 100m board
5
Two on
attack
03
Full throttle
X
5
attack
NO
04
Full throttle
X
6
Two on
attack
05
lift
no braking
6
two on
attack
06
tap the brake
before corner
5
attack
attack
07
after 50m board
0.5 car lenght
3
NO
attack
09
After 50m board
1 car Lenght
6
attack
attack
11
Full throttle
X
7
NO
Two on
Or NO curb
12
White font
On the road, on left
4
attack
attack
attack
14
45m
after 50m board
3
two on
attack
15
little brake
X
3
attack
attack
17
60m
before 50m board
3
two on
attack
attack
18
lift
no braking
4
attack
or NO curb
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
34 - 28
100 - 30
LLLL
41 - 1 - 4 - 21 - 22 - 44
100 - 54
29.5 - 29.5 - 22.0 - 22.0
Updated: 01.09.2025
Quali
Aggressive Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
29 - 22
100 - 30
LLLL
40 - 1 - 10 - 21 - 21 - 46
100 - 54
29.5 - 29.5 - 22.0 - 22.0
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
27 - 21
100 - 30
LLLL
41 - 1 - 4 - 21 - 22 - 44
100 - 55-54
29.5 - 29.5 - 22.0 - 22.0
Updated: 01.09.2025
Race
Aggressive Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
25 - 19
100 - 30
LLLL
40 - 1 - 10 - 21 - 21 - 46
100 - 55-54
29.5 - 29.5 - 22.0 - 22.0
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 - 48
100 - 25
LLLL
41 - 1 - 4 - 21 - 22 - 44
100 - 54-53
29.5 - 29.5 - 22.0 - 22.0
Updated: 01.09.2025
Quali + Race
Wet Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
34 - 24
100 - 25
LLLL
41 - 1 - 8 - 21 - 21 - 47
100 - 54-53
29.5 - 29.5 - 22.0 - 22.0
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
C6
C5
C4
Wear per lap
8.2%
5.3%
3.8%
Life
9 laps
15 laps
20 laps
Ideal window
65 – 75°C
65 – 85°C
75 – 85°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:
60°C
Recommended tyre temps for hotlap.
Activate OVERTAKE mode:
PIT Entry
Turn ON at this time at the start of lap.
Race
Laps (50% of the race):
32 laps
Number of laps at half of distance.
Race fuel amount:
53.5kg
How much fuel to use at 50% race.
Lost pit stop time:
25 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 11 - 13
Alternative: (One stop)
Pit Window:
Lap 18 - 20
Alternative+: (Two stop)
8
20
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
32 laps
Sprint lap count
N/A
Race lap count
63 laps
Circuit lenght    
4.909 km
DRS zones       
1
Overtaking zones
Turn 2, 7, 14, 17
Pole Position   
Left Side
AI 110% difficulty time
1:15.563
Track grip
Tyre wear
Downforce
Average speed
Tips and tricks

Setup tips:

Aerodynamics:
Focus on aero balance – confidence in the middle sector is key, but avoid sacrificing too much straight-line speed.
Transmission:
Traction zones can be tricky, so be cautious with throttle application to avoid losing time.
Suspension:
Keep the suspension soft enough to ride the chicanes and kerbs smoothly.
Brakes:
Brake performance is critical here – consistency on your braking points makes a big difference.

Race tips:

Focus on smooth corner exits, as most turns flow into long acceleration zones.
Use the kerbs to carry speed, but avoid overcommitting as the car can quickly become unstable.
Patience is key in the technical sections – pushing too hard usually leads to mistakes.
Manage traction out of the slower corners to prevent wheelspin and keep consistency.
Balance risk and control – Imola rewards precision more than aggression.
A clean final sector is crucial to maximise speed onto the main straight and defend or attack into Turn 1.