A Mercedes F1 car leading two McLarens and a Ferrari around a corner.
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Best F1 24 controller settings to improve handling and lap times

Get around the track with ease.

If you want to become a Formula 1 World Champion or dominate opponents online, you’ll need to get the most out of your gamepad. That’s why I’ve put together the best F1 24 controller settings to improve your handling and bring your lap times down.

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While some fans of the series use a racing wheel and pedals to race, not everyone has the time, space, or desire to set up a full sim-racing rig. That’s why many stick to using their controller, which can still provide good control over your car.

While the basic setup for controllers is adequate, tinkering with the settings can make your car even faster, and an advantage over those who haven’t gone in-depth into the options. That’s why I’ve got all the controller settings that I use to get a leg-up on my online opponents.

A Red Bull and McLaren car racing in the rain.
The right controller settings can give you an advantage over your opponents. Image via EA Sports

F1 24 best controller settings

Controls: Generic

  • MFD Car Setup Panel: Default
  • Trigger Vibration: On
  • Overtake ERS Mode: Toggle
  • Adaptive Triggers: Medium
  • Logitech Trueforce Intensity: 100

Calibration

  • Steering Input: 160%
  • Steering Deadzone: 0 (Unless you have stick drift. Use the Test Buttons option to check for deadzones.)
  • Steering Linearity: 30
  • Steering Saturation: 0
  • Throttle Deadzone: 0
  • Throttle Linearity: 0
  • Throttle Saturation: 0
  • Brake Deadzone: 0
  • Brake Linearity: 25
  • Brake Saturation: 0

Vibration and Force Feedback

  • Vibration & Force Feedback: On
  • Vibration & Force Feedback Strength: 100
  • On Track Effects: 100
  • Rumble Strip Effects: 100
  • Off Track Effects: 60
  • Pit Stop Effects: 50
  • Wheel Damper: 50
  • Maximum Wheel Rotation: 320

Of course, a lot of these are going to end up being your personal preference, but the decreased Maximum Wheel Rotation is going to be super helpful for tight turns like the Loews Hairpin at Monaco or the difficult corners in Singapore.

The increased Steering Input can help you take corners more smoothly, while turning down the Off Track Effects will help you stay in control of your car should you take a trip off the track. It’s much easier to get back on the tarmac when your controller isn’t shaking in your hands.

For more, check out how to change difficulty settings in F1 24.


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Matt has been writing about Call of Duty for almost 10 years, with bylines at Gfinity, Dexerto, and a spell as CharlieIntel's editor. Matt is experienced in all things CoD, including multiplayer, Warzone, and esports.