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The F1 series is well-known for its realism, and unless you’ve got steering and brake assists turned on, then driving effectively can be tough. And that’s going to be all the harder if you aren’t even using the correct settings.
That’s why we’ve put together this quick guide to tell you exactly what you need to know. Whether you’re using a PS5 or Xbox controller, we’ve got the ideal controller setup so you can get those buttons mapped quickly and get straight to racing.
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Best controller settings for F1 24
We’ve put together the recommended controller settings for both Xbox and PlayStation controllers, so regardless of which controller you’re using and which platform you’re playing on, you can easily set up your controller in no time flat.
Here are the best controller settings for F1 24:
| Setting | Xbox button | PS5 button |
| Accelerate | RT | R2 |
| Brake / Reverse | LT | L2 |
| Steer Left | ←L | ←L |
| Steer Right | →L | →L |
| Gear Up | A | X |
| Gear Down | X | Square |
| Clutch | A | X |
| Handbrake | Y | Triangle |
| Next Camera | Unassigned | Unassigned |
| Look Forward (On track only) | ↑R | ↑R |
| Look Back (On track only) | ↓R | ↓R |
| Look Left (On track only) | ←R | ←R |
| Look right (On track only) | →R | →R |
| Replay / Flashback | Select | ⌨ |
| Activate / Deactivate DRS | Y | Triangle |
| Pit Limiter | Y | Triangle |
| Radio / Voice Commands | RB | R1 |
| MFD (Multi-Functional Display) | B | Circle |
| MFD Menu Up | ↑ | ↑ |
| MFD Menu Down | ↓ | ↓ |
| MFD Menu Left | ← | ← |
| MFD Menu Right | → | → |
| Push to Talk | R3 | R3 |
| Overtake | LB | L1 |
| Manual Pitstop | A | X |
How to change controller settings in F1 24
Changing your controller settings in F1 24 is simple, and only requires you to navigate a few menus. From the main menu, select the ‘Settings’ menu. From here, head to the ‘Controls, Vibration, and Force Feedback’ menu. This will open up a screen showing the different controllers you have connected.
Select the controller you want to map the buttons for, and it will open up a menu showing all of your currently mapped buttons. Scroll down the list to the specific setting you want to change, select it and map your new button. Save and leave to finish changing your controller settings.
