Ferrari 488 GT3 (2018)

TYRES

• Slick — Front 26.8 PSI / Rear 26.3 PSI (qualifying single-lap bias: slightly below race baseline to hit peak temp faster on out-lap since tyre wear is irrelevant)
• Tyre blanket temp: 80°C front / 80°C rear
• Optimal operating window for max grip: 85–95°C (peak slick grip window, front and rear)

ELECTRONICS

• TC1: 3
• TC2: 1
• ABS: 5
• Engine Braking / Brake Migration: Medium-low engine braking (2) to keep rear settled into T1, T2, T11
• Brake Bias: 54.5%

SUSPENSION

• // FRONT
• Ride Height: 58mm
• Wheel Rate FL / FR: 185000 N/m / 185000 N/m
• ARB: 6500 N/m
• Brake Torque Multiplier: 100%
• Brake Bias: 54.5%
• // REAR
• Ride Height: 63mm
• Wheel Rate RL / RR: 165000 N/m / 165000 N/m
• ARB: 4200 N/m
• Diff Preload: 55 Nm
• Diff Coast: 0.45
• Diff Power: 0.60

DAMPERS

AERO

• Front Splitter: 6
• Rear Wing: 8
• Downforce level: High (Hungaroring is a max-downforce circuit, negligible straight-line penalty)
• Brake Ducts: Front 3 / Rear 3 (single lap — cooling less critical, biased slightly closed for aero efficiency)

KEY SETUP NOTE

• The 488 GT3's front-biased weight distribution combined with Hungaroring's high-downforce, low-speed-corner nature means the setup should prioritize rear stability under transient direction changes (valley S-section) rather than outright rotation — a slightly softer rear ARB and higher power diff lock will let you get on the throttle earlier out of T11, which feeds the only real overtaking straight.

TRACK GUIDE

• T1: Brake as late as possible in a straight line, carry slight trail-brake to rotate the front — the 488 responds well to trail braking here due to strong front grip.
• T2 entry: Commit early with a slightly earlier turn-in than feels natural — the valley section punishes hesitation; carrying momentum through T3-T6 is worth more than perfect apex clip.
• T4 (downhill right): Load the rear progressively, avoid mid-corner throttle lift — trust the rear stability setup and stay committed, this is where lap time separates aggressive drivers.
• T11 Hairpin: This is the most important corner on the lap — sacrifice entry speed for a clean, straight exit. Get the car rotated before the apex so you can unleash full throttle earlier; this feeds the longest flat-out section.
• T14 Chicane: Use the kerbs aggressively (aggressive driving style) but keep the car straight on exit — don't scrub exit speed onto the main straight, as it compromises the entire lap's terminal speed.

THEORETICAL BEST LAP

• 1:44.500 — theoretical optimal sector composite based on top-split ACC GT3 hotlap pace in dry, low-fuel qualifying trim

REAL WORL

TYRES

• Dry compound (Slick Dry), Front 26.8 PSI, Rear 26.5 PSI. Blanket temp 80°C. Optimal operating window for max grip: 85–100°C (front and rear) — race stint management should target keeping rears under 100°C in the valley section to avoid overheating on exit-heavy loading.

ELECTRONICS

• TC1: 5, TC2: 2, ABS: 5, Engine Map: 3 (fuel/race balance), Brake Bias: 54.5%, Brake Driver Sensitivity: 65%

SUSPENSION

• // FRONT
• Ride Height: 58mm
• Wheel Rate FL / FR: 165 N/mm / 165 N/mm
• ARB: 7
• Brake Torque Multiplier: 100%
• Brake Bias: 54.5%
• // REAR
• Ride Height: 63mm
• Wheel Rate RL / RR: 150 N/mm / 150 N/mm
• ARB: 5
• Diff Preload: 55 Nm
• Diff Coast: 0.45
• Diff Power: 0.60

DAMPERS

AERO

• Front Splitter: 6, Rear Wing: 7, Brake Ducts Front: 4, Brake Ducts Rear: 3 — high downforce setup, minimal straight-line compromise given short main straight

KEY SETUP NOTE

• The 488's front-biased weight balance combined with aggressive late braking demands slightly higher front ride height and stiffer front ARB than baseline to resist dive and maintain front platform stability into T1 and T2 — but rear diff power lock must stay moderate (0.60) to prevent snap oversteer on the downhill T4 exit and through the T6/T7 traction zone, both critical for preserving rear tyre life across a full race stint.

TRACK GUIDE

• T1: Brake as late as possible but prioritize a stable platform — the 488 rotates quickly under trail-braking, so release brake pressure progressively to avoid triggering snap oversteer on entry.
• T3-T6 Valley: Commit to entry speed but keep inputs smooth; rear stability here dictates tyre wear for the rest of the stint — avoid aggressive kerb use on T4 exit.
• T6/T7 Complex: This is your primary traction zone before the uphill run — get the car straight early, resist the urge to add throttle mid-corner.
• T11 Hairpin: The most important corner on the track — sacrifice entry speed for a clean, early throttle application; exit speed here feeds the longest straight, worth more lap time than any other traction zone.
• T14 Chicane: Don't overslow the entry; a slightly wider line preserving exit speed onto the main straight is worth more than an aggressive inside apex.

THEORETICAL BEST LAP

• 1:44.800 — theoretical optimal based on aggregated best sector times, dry track, low fuel, new tyres, no traffic.

REAL WORLD RECORD

• No official record (GT3-specific Hungaroring lap records vary by series; Blancpain/GTWC pole laps ~1:46-1:47 range but not standardized as "record").

SIM RACING RECORD

• 1:45.200 — ACC, GT3 class, hot