Forza Motorsport offers at launch a collection of 20 different tracks, each with its layout variations. While they may be few for the moment, it is expected more will be released in future updates. In the meantime, we can learn every corner of these tracks and try to maximize our advantage over the competition.
Top 10 tracks in Forza Motorsport
It's hard to say which tracks are better than others just from an objective point of view. So for this list, I also considered the elements of entertainment and satisfaction I found from driving the track at full speed, chaining corners, and powering out of a slow section. I also took into consideration how easy or hard a track is, how punishing or frustrating it becomes when you make a mistake, and where are the overtaking opportunities.
10. Lime Rock Park
A fun, short circuit that is easy to learn. For that reason, it is a great option when you want to play with friends who are beginners in racing games. The track offers three variants of layouts, two of which incorporate a chicane, but in my opinion, the simpler classic version is much better. While the chicane could have been an interesting addition, it removes my favorite turn 5: a fast right-hander that goes up and down a hill.
9. Le Mans (Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans)
Everyone's heard of the track where the historical 24-hour race takes place. And what a fun place to drive, especially with a supercar or any vehicle with good top speed! It has by far the longest straights in the roster, so trim your wings and set a long gear ratio because you are going to have your foot (or finger) on the gas for a long while. Just don't fall asleep at the wheel and remember to brake early when you get to Virrey de Mulsanne.
8. Maple Valley
One of the few fictional tracks in Forza Motorsport, but that doesn't make it less valuable than the rest. It hardly has any straights, but it's enjoyable to drive for the long twisting curves and the climbs up and down hills. The banking in some corners offers extra grip and unconventional racing lines, and there is a lot of time to be gained on the final set of corners (which are fast but require a lot of precision).
7. Silverstone
It's a classic in motor racing, particularly in F1. It's enjoyable to drive in its full format if you have a car with high downforce, since the corners of Maggots, Becketts, and Chapel can feel like going down a water slide at a theme park. It is a track with diverse overtaking opportunities, but it's one of the flattest on the roster (and one I've driven way too many times), so for that reason I couldn't place it higher on this list.
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6. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
A really interesting track for its elevation changes. I particularly enjoy the short layout variant, which removes the slower portion of the track and adds two thrilling fast corners that can be taken almost flat out (depending on which car you are driving). The Corkscrew is a left-right chicane that comes down a steep hill, and is probably the best set of corners in the entire calendar.
5. Suzuka International Racing Course
A technical track that requires careful study of the racing lines and a lot of downforce during the first sector. The elevation of the terrain and the cross-over bridge make it one of the most beautiful tracks in my opinion. Finally, the famous 130R corner (named such because it has a radius of 130 degrees) is wonderful to drive in a car with high downforce that can take it nearly flat out.
4. Nurburgring
A very technical track that may catch you off guard, but because of that, once you master it, it gives great satisfaction. There is something really enjoyable about the chicane and the combination of slow and fast corners. Besides, it's a track where you can use the gutter technique to cancel out any understeer.
3. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
A long circuit with a middle sector that requires lots of downforce (with its fast and medium speed corners) and first and third sectors where you would ideally want top-speed. This makes for interesting races and strategies, as you will need to compromise one part of the track or the other in your setup. Besides, the track offers many different overtake opportunities and has some iconic turns like Eau Rouge, Raidillon, and the Bus Stop chicane.
2. Mugello Circuit
When I drive in Mugello I feel I am on a rollercoaster (the easy ones, for kids). It's not Zandvoort, but it has a nice rhythm, changes of elevation, and corners that can be chained one after another. It's easy to learn and rather forgiving for beginners, even at its hairpin. This is mostly because it has so many banked corners (and therefore a lot of grip to be found).
1. Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Home of the Indy 500, this historical track had to be in first place for me. Its Grand Prix layout has a great combination of slow and fast corners and a couple of long straights that make for a fun and changing lap. I find a lot of enjoyment every time I take the fast chicane at turns 5 and 6, and again when I get to turns 10 and 11 (which are part of the oval corner). The classic oval layout is also available, and having that versatility alone makes Indianapolis Motor Speedway one of the most interesting venues on the roster.
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Published: Oct 5, 2023 06:29 am