How to Race Without Traction Control in F1 23

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, F1 (Formula One) / 01 Jan 2022

Understanding Traction Control in F1 23

First, let’s demystify what Traction Control is. In F1 23, Traction Control is a handy assist that helps prevent your wheels from spinning out of control during acceleration. This feature makes driving easier, particularly for beginners. However, learning to turn off Traction Control could lead to faster lap times. You might find it a challenge initially but the potential speed gains are worth it.

Now, how does Traction Control work in the game? The mechanism mirrors that of a real-life road car. When the system detects that your rear wheels are losing traction due to excessive torque or insufficient grip, it steps in to minimize the power sent to these wheels. For instance, if you’re accelerating at full throttle pressure, the system will reduce this pressure just before the wheels begin to spin. The reduction in throttle pressure could range anywhere from 10% to 90%. While this happens, even if you keep the throttle pedal fully depressed, you won’t be able to access your car’s full acceleration potential.

Disabling Traction Control

Wondering how to turn off Traction Control? It’s pretty straightforward. Head to the assists menu in the main F1 23 settings, find the Traction Control option, and change it from full to medium or completely off, depending on your comfort level.

Mastering Driving Without Traction Control

Now, here comes the tricky part: driving without Traction Control. Given the new rule changes and altered levels of grip in F1 23, this can be quite challenging. However, don’t fret! The game’s traction is slightly easier to manage than in the previous versions.

As a beginner, don’t rush to turn off Traction Control completely. It’s more beneficial to reduce it gradually, from full to medium, before turning it off. This approach helps you progressively learn how the rear of your car behaves with lower Traction Control settings.

Setting up Your Car for Better Performance

One crucial factor that influences your car’s behavior in the game is your car setup. You can tweak various elements to enhance your car’s traction and limit oversteering. Some of the adjustments you can make include:

Increasing your rear wing for more downforce. A higher rear wing provides more downforce at the rear of the car, improving traction.

Softening the rear suspension or stiffening the front suspension can help limit oversteer.

Lowering the on-throttle differential (diff) is one of the best ways to curb wheel spin when accelerating at lower speeds.

Minimizing rear camber to bring more of your rear tires in contact with the track, thus increasing grip levels.

Lowering your rear tire pressures slightly, enhancing traction by increasing the contact area between the tires and the track.

Managing Your Throttle

Managing your throttle is vital when driving without Traction Control. It requires the ability to control your throttle input when accelerating out of corners, particularly slower ones. You should apply a small amount of throttle pressure as you start accelerating, gradually increasing the pressure as your speed increases.

Technique of Short Shifting

A useful technique to manage your throttle and reduce the tendency of your car to wheel spin is ‘short shifting’. This term refers to changing up to the next gear earlier than you normally would. Short shifting prevents the engine from spinning at its full speed, thus reducing the maximum power and torque output. It’s particularly beneficial when driving in wet weather conditions or when accelerating from lower gears.

Adjusting Your On-throttle Differential

The on-throttle differential controls how independently each of your rear wheels spins. A higher on-throttle diff setting locks both rear wheels to spin at the same speed, beneficial for high-speed corners. Conversely, a lower setting allows each wheel to spin more independently, reducing the likelihood of losing traction when accelerating from slower speeds.

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Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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