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If you’ve just hooked up your racing wheel forF1 25and feel like you’re wrestling a supermarket trolley at 200mph, don’t worry, you’re not alone. While the game is built for high-speed thrills, getting your wheel to feel smooth and drivable takes more than just plugging it in.
A proper setup can make the difference between fighting your car and finessing every corner. This guide will help you get the most out of your wheel without sending you straight into the wall. Let’s get everything dialed in so you can focus on what matters: winning.
Best Wheel Settings
With the right settings, you’ll get sharper control and a smoother drive. But to get there, you’ll need to dial in a few options. Below will walk you through the essential setup areas:control mapping, calibration,andforce feedback.
Why It Matters
Map key functions to thumb-accessible buttons
ERS Overtake, DRS, Pit Limiter,andLook Behindshould be easy to press mid-race.
Use your wheel’s joystick or D-pad for menu navigation
Assign shortcuts if you have spare buttons
PrioritizeERS and Fuel for beginners; addBrake Bias and Differentialif you’reexperienced.
It gives yousmooth,gradual brakingfor better control.
Increase Brake Deadzone
Helps if your car isbraking even when you’re not touching the pedal.
Leave other settings at default unless something feels wrong
Set Steering Rotation to 360 degrees
Avoid going below 300 degrees
Keep Force Feedback Strength under 70 percent in-game
Lower the Drift/Auto-Centering setting
