F1 25 Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Setup & Track Guide
The Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is one of the most iconic races in Formula 1, and it presents unique challenges for players in F1 25. With its combination of high-speed straights, technical corners, and frequent heavy braking zones, mastering this track requires precision and smoothness.
Canada track guide for F1 25
Turn 1: Senna Corner (Hairpin)
- Approach: Enter from the long straight, and position your car to the far right side of the track. The hairpin requires heavy braking, and you need to brake as late as possible without locking up.
- Tips: Be smooth with your steering inputs here. Stay tight to the inside curb to minimize track distance while exiting with good traction.
Turn 2-3: The Chicane
- Approach: After the hairpin, you’ll approach a chicane that requires precise braking and quick directional changes.
- Tips: Brake in a straight line and turn quickly to the right for Turn 2 and then left for Turn 3. Be careful not to hit the curbs too aggressively as this can destabilize the car.
Turn 4: Double Apex Right
- Approach: This is a long right-hand corner that requires smooth throttle application.
- Tips: Apply throttle gently after the first apex to maintain balance, using the second apex as a reference for an optimal exit. This section leads onto a long straight, so get a good exit to maximize your speed.
Turn 5: Fast Right-Hander
- Approach: This is a high-speed corner that requires quick inputs and precision.
- Tips: Stay steady on the throttle and avoid too much steering input. Maintaining balance here is key to keeping speed on the long back straight.
Turn 6-7: The Tight Left and Right
- Approach: A slow, technical section of the track. You’ll need to brake hard for Turn 6 and make a quick, tight right at Turn 7.
- Tips: Keep your braking zone clean and short, then get back on the throttle early for Turn 7 to set up a good exit speed for the next straight.
Turn 8: The Long Right-Hander
- Approach: This is another high-speed corner, but this time you must carry speed through the corner while maintaining stability.
- Tips: Apply throttle progressively, keeping the car stable. The exit is important, as it leads onto the back straight.
Turn 9-10: The Chicane (Wall of Champions)
- Approach: This is the most famous corner of the track, known as the Wall of Champions. Brake heavily into the chicane and navigate the sharp left-right-left sequence.
- Tips: Take care when exiting Turn 10, as the walls are very close, and a small mistake can end your race. Brake slightly earlier than usual to avoid hitting the wall on the right after the chicane.
Setting up the suspension to handle the kerbs + setup tips
Canada is a real test of balance and car handling, as you’ll be attacking every kerb. If your car isn’t set up to handle these bumps, you’ll have a tough time through the race with stability.
| Setup Area | Recommended Settings |
|---|---|
| Aerodynamics | Focus your aero balance on the rear of the car to ensure stability through the faster corners |
| Transmission | Maximise your on throttle differential to boost your drive out of corners |
| Suspension | A really high rake is key to responsiveness, with a soft rear suspension |
| Brakes | A more neutral brake balance will help braking into the faster turns |
| Tyres | Tyre temperatures aren’t as much of an issue at Canada, so run medium pressures |
F1 25 Canada race strategy
The Canadian race is another example of using a one stop strategy of hard to mediums, or medium to hard. Either option will work, but don’t use the soft tyres as they’ll wear too fast.
A one stop strategy, pitting on lap 20 from the hard tyres, or on lap 12 from the mediums will result in the fastest overall race time.
