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F1 Clash North American Showdown 2026 Event Guide (Junior, Challenger, Contender & Champion)

The 2026 North American Showdown event is happing this weekend and there are a couple of new things here in our guides for you – first of all, this is a legacy event which means that Legendary drivers are allowerd (and even boosted) so we worked really had in reworking out driver recommendations to give you the overall best pairing (which includes legendary drivers if they are enabled in an event) but also classic and alternatives as this has been the number one request from you gus to have the possibility to see non-legendary driver options. So, we have it in our series guides since last week and now also in our event guides which we hope you all find helpful.

Please also mind that we update our regular series guides every week with the Featured Assets that have a stats boost – check out Series 3 here, Series 4 here, Series 5 here, Series 6 here, Series 7 here, Series 8 here, Series 9 here, Series 10 here, Series 11 here and Series 12 here.

⚠️ IMPORTANT ⚠️ Please make sure to select the right class below.

Event Overview

The races are done all in the same conditions and setups, no matter what day. The races you have on the Qualifying Day are exactly the same you have in the Opening Round and in the Final Round, including the weather conditions. Use the links here to jump to the race.

north american showdown featured assets
The Featured Assets affect several legendary driver so the impact here for you in the event the legendaries are very strong but not too many players have all legendaries so don’t get too intimidated and pick solid alterntives and you still will be able to pick up some solid positions.

Remember, you can change your car/driver setup for each race and you should – this means you will get the ideal setup for each single one to make sure you land the best prices at the end of the final round of the event.

JUNIOR CLASS ▽ (Series 1-3)

Qualifying Round Strategy

Montreal Junior Montreal Junior
Austin Junior Austin Junior
Spielberg Junior Spielberg Junior
Miami Junior Miami Junior

Opening/Final Round Strategy

Montreal Junior Montreal Junior
Singapore Junior Singapore Junior
Austin Junior Austin Junior
Melbourne Junior Melbourne Junior
Spielberg Junior Spielberg Junior
Sao Paulo Junior Sao Paulo Junior
Miami Junior Miami Junior
Montreal Junior Montreal Junior

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Wind Guard
  • Brakes: Flow 2K
  • Suspension: Shockwave
  • Rear Wing: Air Channel
  • Gearbox: Stratos
  • Engine: Bedrock
  • Battery: Overcharge Not Available

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Zephyr
  • Brakes: Anchor
  • Suspension: Jumpstart
  • Rear Wing: Wobble
  • Gearbox: Stratos
  • Engine: Bedrock
  • Battery: Overcharge Not Available

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Wind Guard
  • Brakes: Flow 2K
  • Suspension: Jumpstart
  • Rear Wing: Tailwind
  • Gearbox: Stratos
  • Engine: Tempest
  • Battery: Overcharge Not Available

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Wind Guard
  • Brakes: Flow 2K
  • Suspension: Jumpstart
  • Rear Wing: Tailwind
  • Gearbox: Stratos
  • Engine: Tempest
  • Battery: Overcharge Not Available

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Wind Guard
  • Brakes: Flow 2K
  • Suspension: Jumpstart
  • Rear Wing: Tailwind
  • Gearbox: Stratos
  • Engine: Tempest
  • Battery: Overcharge Not Available

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Wind Guard
  • Brakes: Flow 2K
  • Suspension: Shockwave
  • Rear Wing: Air Channel
  • Gearbox: Stratos
  • Engine: Bedrock
  • Battery: Overcharge Not Available

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Zephyr
  • Brakes: Anchor
  • Suspension: Jumpstart
  • Rear Wing: Wobble
  • Gearbox: Stratos
  • Engine: Bedrock
  • Battery: Overcharge Not Available

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Wind Guard
  • Brakes: Flow 2K
  • Suspension: Shockwave
  • Rear Wing: Air Channel
  • Gearbox: Stratos
  • Engine: Bedrock
  • Battery: Overcharge Not Available

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

CHALLENGER CLASS ♢ (Series 1-6)

Qualifying Round Strategy

Montreal Challenger Montreal Challenger
Austin Challenger Austin Challenger
Spielberg Challenger Spielberg Challenger
Miami Challenger Miami Challenger

Opening/Final Round Strategy

Montreal Challenger Montreal Challenger
Singapore Challenger Singapore Challenger
Austin Challenger Austin Challenger
Melbourne Challenger Melbourne Challenger
Spielberg Challenger Spielberg Challenger
Sao Paulo Challenger Sao Paulo Challenger
Miami Challenger Miami Challenger
Montreal Challenger Montreal Challenger

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Flashpoint
  • Brakes: Scramble
  • Suspension: Equilibrium
  • Rear Wing: Air Channel
  • Gearbox: Stratos
  • Engine: Axis 3000
  • Battery: Charge Core

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Flashpoint
  • Brakes: Aegis
  • Suspension: Equilibrium
  • Rear Wing: Vibe Lift
  • Gearbox: Shift X
  • Engine: Velocity
  • Battery: Charge Core

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Laminar
  • Brakes: Scramble
  • Suspension: Stability Unit
  • Rear Wing: Tailwind
  • Gearbox: Shift X
  • Engine: Tempest
  • Battery: Charge Core

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Laminar
  • Brakes: Scramble
  • Suspension: Stability Unit
  • Rear Wing: Tailwind
  • Gearbox: Shift X
  • Engine: Tempest
  • Battery: Charge Core

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Laminar
  • Brakes: Scramble
  • Suspension: Stability Unit
  • Rear Wing: Tailwind
  • Gearbox: Shift X
  • Engine: Tempest
  • Battery: Charge Core

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Flashpoint
  • Brakes: Scramble
  • Suspension: Equilibrium
  • Rear Wing: Air Channel
  • Gearbox: Stratos
  • Engine: Axis 3000
  • Battery: Charge Core

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Flashpoint
  • Brakes: Aegis
  • Suspension: Equilibrium
  • Rear Wing: Vibe Lift
  • Gearbox: Shift X
  • Engine: Velocity
  • Battery: Charge Core

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Flashpoint
  • Brakes: Scramble
  • Suspension: Equilibrium
  • Rear Wing: Air Channel
  • Gearbox: Stratos
  • Engine: Axis 3000
  • Battery: Charge Core

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

CONTENDER CLASS ⭔ (Series 1-9)

Qualifying Round Strategy

Montreal Contender Montreal Contender
Austin Contender Austin Contender
Spielberg Contender Spielberg Contender
Miami Contender Miami Contender

Opening/Final Round Strategy

Montreal Contender Montreal Contender
Singapore Contender Singapore Contender
Austin Contender Austin Contender
Melbourne Contender Melbourne Contender
Spielberg Contender Spielberg Contender
Sao Paulo Contender Sao Paulo Contender
Miami Contender Miami Contender
Montreal Contender Montreal Contender

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Leading Edge
  • Brakes: Aura Lock
  • Suspension: Equilibrium
  • Rear Wing: Downforce
  • Gearbox: Stratos
  • Engine: Axis 3000
  • Battery: Energy Reserve

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Flashpoint
  • Brakes: Aegis
  • Suspension: Curver 3-0
  • Rear Wing: Downforce
  • Gearbox: Lockdown
  • Engine: Velocity
  • Battery: Charge Core

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Laminar
  • Brakes: Aura Lock
  • Suspension: Motion Link V2
  • Rear Wing: Impact
  • Gearbox: Shift X
  • Engine: DriveOS
  • Battery: Power Grid

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Laminar
  • Brakes: Aura Lock
  • Suspension: Motion Link V2
  • Rear Wing: Impact
  • Gearbox: Shift X
  • Engine: DriveOS
  • Battery: Power Grid

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Laminar
  • Brakes: Aura Lock
  • Suspension: Motion Link V2
  • Rear Wing: Impact
  • Gearbox: Shift X
  • Engine: DriveOS
  • Battery: Power Grid

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Leading Edge
  • Brakes: Aura Lock
  • Suspension: Equilibrium
  • Rear Wing: Downforce
  • Gearbox: Stratos
  • Engine: Axis 3000
  • Battery: Energy Reserve

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Flashpoint
  • Brakes: Aegis
  • Suspension: Curver 3-0
  • Rear Wing: Downforce
  • Gearbox: Lockdown
  • Engine: Velocity
  • Battery: Charge Core

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Leading Edge
  • Brakes: Aura Lock
  • Suspension: Equilibrium
  • Rear Wing: Downforce
  • Gearbox: Stratos
  • Engine: Axis 3000
  • Battery: Energy Reserve

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

CHAMPION Class ⬡ (Series 1-12)

Qualifying Round Strategy

Montreal Champion Montreal Champion
Austin Champion Austin Champion
Spielberg Champion Spielberg Champion
Miami Champion Miami Champion

Opening/Final Round Strategy

Montreal Champion Montreal Champion
Singapore Champion Singapore Champion
Austin Champion Austin Champion
Melbourne Champion Melbourne Champion
Spielberg Champion Spielberg Champion
Sao Paulo Champion Sao Paulo Champion
Miami Champion Miami Champion
Montreal Champion Montreal Champion

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Leading Edge
  • Brakes: Aura Lock
  • Suspension: Equilibrium
  • Rear Wing: Dominus
  • Gearbox: Powerbox
  • Engine: Hotfix
  • Battery: Energy Reserve

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Loose Fit
  • Brakes: Pressure Point
  • Suspension: Bounce
  • Rear Wing: Downforce
  • Gearbox: Lockdown
  • Engine: Velocity
  • Battery: Charge Core

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Loose Fit
  • Brakes: Stabilix
  • Suspension: Motion Link V2
  • Rear Wing: Impact
  • Gearbox: Fracture
  • Engine: Overdrive
  • Battery: Spare Pack

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Loose Fit
  • Brakes: Stabilix
  • Suspension: Motion Link V2
  • Rear Wing: Impact
  • Gearbox: Fracture
  • Engine: Overdrive
  • Battery: Spare Pack

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Loose Fit
  • Brakes: Stabilix
  • Suspension: Motion Link V2
  • Rear Wing: Impact
  • Gearbox: Fracture
  • Engine: Overdrive
  • Battery: Spare Pack

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Leading Edge
  • Brakes: Aura Lock
  • Suspension: Equilibrium
  • Rear Wing: Dominus
  • Gearbox: Powerbox
  • Engine: Hotfix
  • Battery: Energy Reserve

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Loose Fit
  • Brakes: Pressure Point
  • Suspension: Bounce
  • Rear Wing: Downforce
  • Gearbox: Lockdown
  • Engine: Velocity
  • Battery: Charge Core

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

The ideal car setup for this very race in the event:

  • Front Wing: Leading Edge
  • Brakes: Aura Lock
  • Suspension: Equilibrium
  • Rear Wing: Dominus
  • Gearbox: Powerbox
  • Engine: Hotfix
  • Battery: Energy Reserve

With the top drivers that you should choose from:

And this is the pit stop strategy and tires you should use

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