Before starting training programs in Career Mode, check the weather forecast: it is best to run them when the air and track temperatures match the conditions predicted for qualifying.Training in different conditions skews feedback regarding tire performance and car balance.
Which assists should you choose to start?
For beginners, the most sensible combination is manual transmission, medium traction control, and the racing line turned off: 2017-spec cars already have plenty of grip, so using too many assists ends up masking the car's true handling characteristics.Repeated practice remains the only real way to learn how to control it.
Quick Grand Prix: the key to hitting the track instantly
If you want to skip the setup process and start with a random driver on a random circuit using default settings, select Grand Prix from the main menu and press the F1 key; this lets you bypass the setup phase when you just want to drive without any hassle.
Watch out for the radio glitch in the Monaco tunnel
The pit-to-car radio glitches when the car passes through the Monaco tunnel; this is a known issue reported by the community, not a fault with your audio system.While it doesn't ruin the race, knowing about it saves you from wasting time looking for a fix that doesn't exist.
How to tackle Turn 17 without losing grip
Slow down early and take a tight line into the corner; this is the only way to smoothly get back on the throttle through the entire turn without losing the rear end.Entering too wide forces you to lift off the gas right in the middle of the corner, which is where it costs you the most time.
