Aerodynamics:
Low–medium downforce is best – straight-line speed is important, but keep enough stability so the car remains manageable in slow corners.
Transmission:
A more open on-throttle diff helps maintain traction out of the hairpins.
Suspension:
Softer suspension is useful on a street circuit to handle bumps and kerbs effectively.
Brakes:
Medium–high pressure with a rearward bias helps avoid front lockups in heavy braking zones.
Tyres:
Rear tyres can overheat easily in the stop–start sections – manage wheelspin carefully to protect them.
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.