Netherlands
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
55m
before 50m board
3
NO
Two on
02
Lift
no braking
6
Two on
two on
03
SbS black board
Side by side, on right
3
NO
Two on
07
Full throttle
X
6
NO
NO
08
Full throttle
X
6
Two on
Orange-white
NO
09
55m
before 50m board
3/4
Two on
Two on
Two on
10
Asphalt in grass
on right, end of barrier
4
NO
Two on
11
Start of the curb
X
4
Two on
Two on
12
Tap the brake
before corner
3
Two on
Two on
Or NO Curb
13
Before start of curb
1.5 car lenght, or 40m
5
NO
Two on
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
47 - 45
100 - 30
LLLL
41 - 1 - 7 - 21 - 22 - 42
100 - 54-53
29.5 - 29.5 - 22.0 - 22.0
Updated: 01.09.2025
Quali
Aggressive Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
43 -  38
100 - 30
LLLL
41 - 1 - 4 - 21 - 20 - 42
100 - 54-53
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
44 - 39
100 - 30
LLLL
41 - 1 - 7 - 21 - 22 - 42
100 - 54-53
29.5 - 29.5 - 22.0 - 22.0
Updated: 01.09.2025
Race
Aggressive Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
39 - 34
100 - 30
LLLL
41 - 1 - 4 - 21 - 20 - 42
100 - 54-53
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
Wet Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
50 - 45
100 - 20
LLLL
41 - 1 - 8 - 21 - 20 - 49
100 - 54-53
29.5 - 29.5 - 22.0 - 22.0
Updated: 01.09.2025
Quali + Race
Full Wet Setup
Aerodynamic
Transmission
Geometry
Suspension
Brakes
Tyres
50 - 48
100 - 20
LLLL
41 - 1 - 4 - 21 - 20 - 43
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
C3
C2
C1
Wear per lap
5.5%
4.5%
3.1%
Life
14 laps
17 laps
24 laps
Ideal window
75 – 95°C
85 – 95°C
95 – 105°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:
2:10
Time for complete a one flying lap.
Quali fuel amount:
5kg
Fuel for complete a one flying lap.
Starting tyre temps:
75°C
Recommended tyre temps for hotlap.
Activate OVERTAKE mode:
Exit Turn 14
Turn ON at this time at the start of lap.
Race
Laps (50% of the race):
36 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:
22 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 15 - 18
Alternative: (One stop)
Pit Window:
Lap 19 - 21
Alternative+: (One stop)
Pit Window:
Lap 12 - 14
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
36 laps
Sprint lap count
N/A
Race lap count
72 laps
Circuit lenght    
4.259 km
DRS zones       
2
Overtaking zones
Turn 1, 3, 9, 11
Pole Position   
Left Side
AI 110% difficulty time
1:09.861
Track grip
Tyre wear
Downforce
Average speed
Tips and tricks

Setup tips:

Aerodynamics:
Medium–high downforce works best – Zandvoort’s twisty layout rewards cornering grip more than straight-line speed.
Transmission:
Keep the diff open on entry for rotation, then slightly closed on exit for traction out of slower corners.
Suspension:
Soft enough to handle elevation changes and banked corners, while keeping the rear stable under traction. A slightly raised ride height helps manage aggressive kerbs and banking.
Brakes:
Medium brake pressure provides stability on turn-in, but avoid excessive lockups.

Race tips:

Banked corners are the key feature – use the camber to carry speed but avoid drifting too high and losing drive.
Smooth steering and throttle inputs are vital, as the track punishes over-aggression.
The fast middle sector demands precision – one mistake ruins momentum for the whole lap.
Manage traction carefully on exits, especially out of the tighter banked corners.
Use kerbs where possible, but stay controlled to avoid instability.
A clean run through the final corner is crucial to maximise speed onto the pit straight and overtaking chances.