The best F1 25 Austria setup runs wings at 22 and 16, the differential at 100% on throttle and 30% off, suspension at 39.5 and 3.5, anti-roll bars at 6 and 8, ride height at 22 and 47 and front brake bias at 55%. It sits at the low end of the medium downforce group, with a lot of front brake. The Red Bull Ring is three straights, three big braking zones and a fast downhill second half, all in a lap of about 65 seconds.
The numbers come from F1Laps, which reports what the 100 fastest setups at this track have in common. I read them on 5 October 2026. I have not tested this exact setup in the game, so take it as community data. The reading of it is mine.
F1 25 Austria setup: dry and wet
These values are for the 2025 cars in the base game.
| Setting | Dry | Wet |
|---|---|---|
| Front wing | 22 | 24 |
| Rear wing | 16 | 16 |
| Differential on throttle | 100% | 85% |
| Differential off throttle | 30% | 32.5% |
| Front camber | -3.50 | -3.50 |
| Rear camber | -2.00 | -2.00 |
| Front toe | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rear toe | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Front suspension | 39.5 | 40 |
| Rear suspension | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Front anti-roll bar | 6 | 7 |
| Rear anti-roll bar | 8 | 9 |
| Front ride height | 22 | 22 |
| Rear ride height | 47 | 47 |
| Brake pressure | 100% | 100% |
| Front brake bias | 55% | 55% |
| Front tyre pressures | 29.5 psi | 27.5 psi |
| Rear tyre pressures | 21.85 psi | 21.5 psi |
Why this setup works at the Red Bull Ring
The Red Bull Ring is 4.318 km long, has 10 corners and runs clockwise. It is the shortest lap of the season in time. The first half is straights and slow corners, climbing all the way to turn 3. The second half comes back down the hill through four fast corners.
Wings at 22 and 16. Only seven of the 24 tracks run less front wing, and only seven run less rear wing. With three long full throttle sections in such a short lap, drag costs you more than you gain in the fast corners. You can compare it with every other track in my F1 25 setups for every track.
Differential at 100% and 30%. Fully locked on throttle, like 19 of the 24 tracks. Turns 1, 3 and 4 are all slow exits onto a straight, and a locked differential gives the best traction if you are clean with the throttle. Off throttle, 30% is what nine tracks use. Only four go higher.
Suspension at 39.5 and 3.5. A step softer than normal at the front. Only Spain runs the same 39.5 and six tracks run less. The rear at 3.5 matches Australia and Hungary.
Anti-roll bars at 6 and 8. The rear bar is as soft as it gets. No track runs less than 8, and only China and Monaco match it. The front at 6 is the same as Spain, and 14 tracks run a stiffer one. My reading: a soft rear bar helps traction out of the three slow corners, which is where the lap time is.
Ride height at 22 and 47. The rear is on the high side. Only seven tracks run more than 47. The kerbs here are aggressive, and the exits of turns 1, 9 and 10 put you on top of them.
Brake bias at 55%. The highest in the game. No track runs more, and only Miami and Monza match it. The braking zones for turns 1 and 3 are uphill, so the front tyres can take more of the braking before they lock.
Tyres at 29.5 and 21.85 psi. No track runs higher front pressures. At the rear, seven tracks run more than 21.85.
How to drive it
Brake late for turn 1. It is a 90 degree right at the top of a climb. The hill helps you stop, so you can brake later than it looks. Use the exit kerb, but do not go past it or the lap is deleted.
Turn 3 is the most important corner. It is a slow hairpin at the top of a steep hill, and you cannot see the apex when you brake. Again the hill slows the car for you. Turn in late, get the car straight early and be progressive on the throttle. The straight to turn 4 is long, and wheelspin here costs you all the way down.
Brake early for turn 4. This one goes downhill, which is the opposite of the first two. The fronts lock easily and the gravel is close on the exit. It is the best overtaking spot of the lap, and also where most laps are lost.
Lift, do not brake, for turn 6. Turns 6 and 7 are two fast lefts. A lift or a light touch of brake is enough for the first. The second is a little tighter, so stay to the right between the two and brake lightly before you turn.
Commit to turn 9. It is a fast downhill right. Turn in early, use a little inside kerb and let the car run to the outside. Track limits are strict here.
Get turn 10 right for the straight. The last corner is another fast right. Brake lightly, turn in and get to full throttle early. If you run wide, the lap is gone and so is the next one.
How to adjust it to your driving
Change one thing at a time and drive three clean laps before you judge it.
- You get wheelspin out of turn 1 or turn 3. Lower the on throttle differential from 100% to 85%, which is what the wet set runs.
- The front locks into turn 4. Move brake bias back from 55% to 54%. 55% suits the uphill braking zones, and turn 4 is the one place where it works against you. If it still locks, take brake pressure down to 95%.
- The car understeers in turns 6 and 7. Add two clicks of front wing. The wet set runs 24 at the front for the same reason.
- The rear is loose in turns 9 and 10. Add one or two clicks of rear wing before anything else.
- The car bounces on the exit kerbs. Raise the rear ride height by one or two clicks, or soften the front anti-roll bar from 6 to 4.
- You keep getting track limits warnings. That is not a setup problem. Brake a touch earlier for turns 9 and 10 and give up a little exit speed.
- You are on a controller. Start from the same numbers and lower the on throttle differential to 75 or 80%. My F1 25 controller settings cover the calibration side.
Wet setup for Austria
Compared with the dry setup:
- The front wing goes up from 22 to 24. The rear stays at 16.
- The on throttle differential drops from 100% to 85%. Off throttle goes from 30% to 32.5%.
- The suspension stiffens a little, from 39.5 and 3.5 to 40 and 4.5.
- Both anti-roll bars go up by one, from 6 and 8 to 7 and 9.
- Tyre pressures drop. The fronts go from 29.5 to 27.5 psi and the rears from 21.85 to 21.5 psi.
Ride height stays at 22 and 47, and brake bias stays at 55%. Camber and toe do not change.
In the rain, stay off the painted kerbs on the exits and be very careful into turn 4. The downhill braking zone is where the car goes straight on.
Austria setup for the 2026 Season Pack car
The 2026 cars arrived in F1 25 with the 2026 Season Pack. They have their own setups, and a 2025 setup does not carry over. F1Laps files these cars under F1 26. These are the sets for Austria as I read them on 5 October 2026.
| Setting | 2026 car, dry | 2026 car, wet |
|---|---|---|
| Front wing | 40 | 32 |
| Rear wing | 17.5 | 18 |
| Differential on throttle | 95% | 90% |
| Differential off throttle | 35% | 35% |
| Engine braking | 50% | 50% |
| Front camber | -3.50 | -3.50 |
| Rear camber | -2.00 | -2.00 |
| Front toe | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rear toe | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Front suspension | 41 | 38 |
| Rear suspension | 17 | 17 |
| Front anti-roll bar | 13 | 11 |
| Rear anti-roll bar | 10 | 8 |
| Front ride height | 22 | 22 |
| Rear ride height | 47 | 48 |
| Brake pressure | 100% | 100% |
| Front brake bias | 57% | 57% |
| Front tyre pressures | 25.25 psi | 24.3 psi |
| Rear tyre pressures | 21.5 psi | 21.5 psi |
The 2026 car runs almost twice the front wing, 40 against 22, while the rear stays low at 17.5. The differential is 95% on throttle and 35% off. The rear suspension is far stiffer at 17, against 3.5 on the 2025 car, and the front anti-roll bar goes from 6 to 13. Brake bias moves forward to 57% and the front tyres run much less pressure, at 25.25 psi.
The 2026 data on F1Laps still moves from one day to the next. Treat it as a starting point and check the source before a league race.
Other tracks and older games
For the lowest downforce track in the game, which runs the same 55% brake bias, see my F1 25 Monza setup. For a track that shares the soft rear anti-roll bar, see my F1 25 China setup. For another lap of straights and big stops, see my F1 25 Canada setup. Barcelona shares the front suspension, front anti-roll bar and rear ride height, see my F1 25 Spain setup. If you are on an older game, I have an Austria setup for F1 23.
FAQ
What is the best setup for Austria in F1 25?
Wings 22 and 16, differential 100% on throttle and 30% off, camber -3.50 and -2.00, toe 0.00 and 0.10, suspension 39.5 and 3.5, anti-roll bars 6 and 8, ride height 22 and 47, brake pressure 100%, front brake bias 55%, front tyres 29.5 psi and rear tyres 21.85 psi.
What wing level should I run at the Red Bull Ring in F1 25?
22 at the front and 16 at the rear in the dry. The fastest wet setups run 24 and 16.
Why is the brake bias so high at Austria?
Because the two biggest braking zones, turn 1 and turn 3, are uphill. The front tyres carry more load there and can take more braking. The fastest setups run 55%, the highest value of all 24 tracks.
What is the best wet setup for Austria in F1 25?
Wings 24 and 16, differential 85% and 32.5%, suspension 40 and 4.5, anti-roll bars 7 and 9, ride height 22 and 47 and brake bias 55%. Front tyres run 27.5 psi and rears 21.5 psi.
Does the F1 25 Austria setup work on the 2026 cars?
No. The 2026 Season Pack car runs wings at 40 and 17.5, the differential at 95% and 35%, rear suspension at 17 and brake bias at 57%. Use the 2026 table on this page.
Where does this setup come from?
From F1Laps, which analyses the 100 fastest setups its users have driven at the Red Bull Ring. I read the numbers on 5 October 2026. They can move when the game is patched.