F1 24 just got recently released on Steam and consoles like PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5 and Xbox One & Series X | S. It is the latest entry in the long line up of F1 games we got to see over the years.
Just like previous F1 titles, F1 24 brings a ton of awesome tracks that we can race on and eventually master them. Each track has its unique challenges that you will need to overcome. This guide will help you out with the Japan track of the game and give you a setup through which you can Hotlap.
Japan Track Guide + Setup For Hotlap
Before I get started on this track, there is one more track that I recommend you try to hotlap and it is the China track. You can find the best setup for it here: F1 24: China Track Guide & Setup + Hotlap.
Best Setup For Hot-lapping
You find the following setup most optimal for this Japanese track:
Fuel Load
- Change Fuel Load to 10kg.
Aerodynamics
- Front Wing Aero
- Change this option to 28.
- Rear Wing Aero
- Change this option to 24.
Transmission
- Differential Adjustment On Throttle
- Change this option to 50%.
- Differential Adjustment Off Throttle
- Change this option to 35%.
- Engine Braking
- Change this option to 20%.
Suspension Geometry
- Front Camber
- Change this option to -3.10°.
- Rear Camber
- Change this option to -1.70°.
- Front Toe-Out
- Change this option to 0.04°.
- Rear Toe-In
- Change this option to 0.07°.
Suspension
- Front Suspension
- Change this option to 28.
- Rear Suspension
- Change this option to 17.
- Front Anti-Roll Bar
- Change this option to 4.
- Rear Anti-Roll Bar
- Change this option to 3.
- Front Ride Height
- Change this option to 24.
- Rear Ride Height
- Change this option to 55.
Brakes
- Break Pressure
- Change this option to 98%.
- Front Brake Bias
- Change this option to 54%.
Tyres
- Front Right Tyre Pressure
- Change this option to 24.5 psi.
- Front Left Tyre Pressure
- Change this option to 24.5 psi.
- Rear Right Tyre Pressure
- Change this option to 22.0 psi.
- Rear Left Tyre Pressure
- Change this option to 22.0 psi.
Side Note: Want to experience a different track and master it? Well, Bahrain is a pretty good choice. For more information on that track, check out this guide: F1 24: Bahrain Track Guide & Setup + Hotlap.
Track Guide
Now, this track contains 7 corners which you need to be careful around. You find how to deal with them mentioned down below.
Corner #1
You will be approaching the 1st corner at 8th gear. Once you reach the 50 brake marker you need to head to the curb at the right side which you can see in the image below.
After taking the above mentioned curb, you want to shift down to 5th gear while you are taking the next curb on the left. Shift down to 4th gear if you are having trouble. Ideally, you will be exiting this corner in 5th gear.
Corner #2
The next corner is easy and you should be able to handle it in 6th gear. Just move from the left curb to the right curb as you can see down below in the image.
Corner #3
For this corner, you will want to shift down to 5th gear and take the left curb.
After taking the left curb, move on to the right curb and slow down very slightly. You should still be in 5th gear here.
Corner #4
For the 4th corner, you will be approaching the 50 brake marker in the 7th gear. Take the curb on the right side directly after passing through the 50 brake marker.
After taking the short right curb, go to the left curb and start braking. You need to exit the left curb in 4th gear and move towards the right curb.
Take the right curb shown below in 4th gear and exit the corner in 5th gear.
Corner #5
For this corner, you will have to slow down quite a bit and shift down to 2nd gear. After taking the corner, you will be free to open up throttle.
Corner #6
You will be approaching the next corner at 7th gear. Start braking once you pass the 50 brake marker and shift down to 6th gear to take the curb on the left side. Check the image below.
Once you take the above mentioned curb, shift down to 5th gear and take the curb on the right. Exit the right curb on 4th gear and then take the curb on the left. After taking the left curb, you will have a long stretch through which you can open up throttle quite nicely and get to 8th gear.
Corner #7
This is the last corner of this track which you will be approaching in 8th gear. Once you reach the 100 brake maker, start braking and shift down to 3rd gear.
Take the curb on the right (marked below) in 3rd gear. Afterwards, take the curb on the left in 2nd gear. After that you are free to open up and finish the lap.
This is it for this guide, I hope it was helpful! If you are still relatively new to the game and have not played F1 games before then I suggest you give this guide a quick read: F1 24: Complete Beginner’s Guide.
