VirtualWDC Season 4, Race 4 (China)

We head to the Jiading District of Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix. The circuit is closely related to Malaysia in terms of style and layout. The turn1-turn2 complex is very similar to Sepang with the entry into turn 1 being much faster. A high speed entry and slowly trail braking into the late apex of turn 1 will help you stay right and setup turn 2. Nailing the exit of Turn 12 is of the utmost importance and will gain you time down the back straight. Pit-in is another place you can gain time if you practice the entry. It's similar to Sepang, but has a much tighter corner leading into the pit lane. Trying to wring too much time out it could end in a trip into the wall as Maldonado found out this weekend.

I plain on using my usual downforce settings of 6f/3r or maybe a bit less for the long back straight. As with most tracks I'll have high brake pressure and normal disks. I usually have 55-56% rear brake bias, but I was doing some season challenge which seems to force you to use quick setups, thus a more balanced brake bias. I found I didn't seem to mind this and may try to practice with less rear brake bias.

typical setup for most tracks:

• Downforce 6f/3r
• Balance 1f/11r
• Braking high pressure - standard discs - 55-56% rear brake bias
• Suspension ride height 1/1 - stiffness 11/11
• Camber all the way to the left - Toe all the way to the right.

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