F1 22 Controller Settings Guide

Alessio Lorandi

August 3, 2022

3 minutes read

Searching for optimal F1 22 controller settings?

There is no way to underestimate how speed matters in racing simulator games. In F1 2022, which is the latest edition in the series, it is not different as well.

To help out your chances of winning the race, we have compiled a brief guide to the best F1 22 controller settings at your disposal.

So even if i’m a novice or a long time racer, i need to explore how do i go about setting up my controller in order to make it work to the best of its potential.

Table of Contents

F1 2022 Generic Controls
F1 22 Controller Calibration Settings
Vibration & Force Feedback settings
Xbox controller button mapping
Can you use a controller on F1 22?
Is F1 2022 hard on controller?
Conclusion
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F1 2022 Generic Controls

MFD Car Setup Panel = Default
Trigger Vibration = On
Overtake ERS Mode = Hold
Adaptive triggers = Medium

Make sure the ERS Overtake mode is set to “Hold” as that will result much easier to manage your energy during the race and especially during the overtaking maneuvers.

If you set it to Hold it will mean that you can keep the button fully pressed to use the extra power for as long as you possibly need.

F1 22 Controller Calibration Settings

To shift any of the control calibration settings of your controller, go to “Calibration” and make the changes on the following settings.

Steering Deadzone = 10
Steering Linearity = 40
Steering Saturation = 0
Throttle Deadzone = 0
Throttle Linearity = 50 (also try with 0)
Throttle Saturation = 0
Brake Deadzone = 0
Brake Linearity = 35 (also try with 0)
Brake Saturation = 0

Vibration & Force Feedback settings

Vibration & Force Feedback = On
Vibration & Force Feedback strength = 100
On Track Effects = 100
Rumble Strip Effects = 100
Off Track Effects = 100
Wheel Damper = 50
Understeer Enhance = On
Maximum Wheel Rotation (F1 & F2) = 360°
Maximum Wheel Rotation (Supercars) = 900°

For some drivers, heavy amounts of Force Feedback can prove difficult with controllers so you can lower it down to 70 or 50 in case you needed less FFB response.

Xbox controller button mapping

Here are the best Xbox controller buttons for F1 2022

RT = Accellerate
LT = Brake/Reverse
L <- = Steer Left
L -> = Steer Right
A = Gear up
B = Brakes
X = Gear down
Y = Handbrake – DRS – Pit Limiter

Can you use a controller on F1 22?

Yes, playing F1 22 using a controller is indeed possible but it should be noted that the experience of controlling the car in terms of realism won’t be as favorable as that of using a racing wheel. This is because the FFB produced from a controller much less than using a fanatec or thrustmaster racing wheel.

Is F1 2022 hard on controller?

Normally, using a controller to drive and win races, especially with regards to online racing, is quite a challenge but given the right controller and other FFB settings, it becomes easier. I suggest you look up our comprehensive controller settings guide for this.