Advanced Configuration

Tuning for Different Compounds

You can create variations for different tire compounds:

-- Soft Compound (heats quickly, cools quickly)
Config.CarModels[GetHashKey("f1_soft")] = {
    breakHeatRate = 0.3,
    BreaksHeat = 0.3,
    SteeringHeat = 0.7,
    TireCoolRateSlow = 0.3,
    tempTiresMax = 110.0,
    tempTiresMin = 20.0,
    -- ... other params
}

-- Medium Compound (balanced)
Config.CarModels[GetHashKey("f1_medium")] = {
    breakHeatRate = 0.25,
    BreaksHeat = 0.2,
    SteeringHeat = 0.5,
    TireCoolRateSlow = 0.2,
    tempTiresMax = 105.0,
    tempTiresMin = 20.0,
    -- ... other params
}

-- Hard Compound (heats slowly, maintains temp)
Config.CarModels[GetHashKey("f1_hard")] = {
    breakHeatRate = 0.2,
    BreaksHeat = 0.15,
    SteeringHeat = 0.4,
    TireCoolRateSlow = 0.15,
    tempTiresMax = 100.0,
    tempTiresMin = 20.0,
    -- ... other params
}

Creating Realistic Grip Curves

Adjust grip loss ranges to match real F1 behavior:

-- More gradual grip loss (forgiving)
Config.Min20 = 20.0
Config.Max20 = 50.0  -- Wider cold range
Config.Min40 = 50.0
Config.Max40 = 70.0
Config.Min60 = 70.0
Config.Max60 = 85.0
Config.Min80 = 85.0

-- Sharper grip transition (realistic F1)
Config.Min20 = 20.0
Config.Max20 = 35.0  -- Narrow cold range
Config.Min40 = 35.0
Config.Max40 = 55.0
Config.Min60 = 55.0
Config.Max60 = 75.0
Config.Min80 = 75.0  -- Lower optimal temperature

Multiple Vehicle Support

Add multiple F1 models with different characteristics:

Config.CarModels = {
    -- 2020 Spec Car
    [GetHashKey("cw2020")] = {
        -- Configuration...
    },
    
    -- 2024 Spec Car
    [GetHashKey("f1_2024")] = {
        -- Different configuration...
    },
    
    -- Custom F1 Car
    [GetHashKey("custom_f1")] = {
        -- Another configuration...
    }
}