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F1 Clash The Duelist Event 2026 Guide (Junior, Challenger, Contender & Champion)

The Duelist Event is on this weekend and since F1 Clash had legendaries available last week, we are happy to see a slim non-legacy tournament this weekend to bridge the gap of no real Grand Prix this weekend. Norris and Vertappen are boosted so there are a few track setups that need to take that into account and if you follow our race-by-race recommendations you will always run the best setup.

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.

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Norris and Verstappen are boosted this week which shows the biggest effect in Contender and Champion tier.

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

Melbourne Junior Melbourne Junior
Austin Junior Austin Junior
Mexico City Junior Mexico City Junior
Singapore Junior Singapore Junior

Opening/Final Round Strategy

Melbourne Junior Melbourne Junior
Suzuka Junior Suzuka Junior
Austin Junior Austin Junior
Sao Paulo Junior Sao Paulo Junior
Mexico City Junior Mexico City Junior
Abu Dhabi Junior Abu Dhabi Junior
Singapore Junior Singapore Junior
Melbourne Junior Melbourne Junior

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: 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: 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

CHALLENGER CLASS ♢ (Series 1-6)

Qualifying Round Strategy

Melbourne Challenger Melbourne Challenger
Austin Challenger Austin Challenger
Mexico City Challenger Mexico City Challenger
Singapore Challenger Singapore Challenger

Opening/Final Round Strategy

Melbourne Challenger Melbourne Challenger
Suzuka Challenger Suzuka Challenger
Austin Challenger Austin Challenger
Sao Paulo Challenger Sao Paulo Challenger
Mexico City Challenger Mexico City Challenger
Abu Dhabi Challenger Abu Dhabi Challenger
Singapore Challenger Singapore Challenger
Melbourne Challenger Melbourne Challenger

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: 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: 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

CONTENDER CLASS ⭔ (Series 1-9)

Qualifying Round Strategy

Melbourne Contender Melbourne Contender
Austin Contender Austin Contender
Mexico City Contender Mexico City Contender
Singapore Contender Singapore Contender

Opening/Final Round Strategy

Melbourne Contender Melbourne Contender
Suzuka Contender Suzuka Contender
Austin Contender Austin Contender
Sao Paulo Contender Sao Paulo Contender
Mexico City Contender Mexico City Contender
Abu Dhabi Contender Abu Dhabi Contender
Singapore Contender Singapore Contender
Melbourne Contender Melbourne Contender

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: 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: 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

CHAMPION Class ⬡ (Series 1-12)

Qualifying Round Strategy

Melbourne Champion Melbourne Champion
Austin Champion Austin Champion
Mexico City Champion Mexico City Champion
Singapore Champion Singapore Champion

Opening/Final Round Strategy

Melbourne Champion Melbourne Champion
Suzuka Champion Suzuka Champion
Austin Champion Austin Champion
Sao Paulo Champion Sao Paulo Champion
Mexico City Champion Mexico City Champion
Abu Dhabi Champion Abu Dhabi Champion
Singapore Champion Singapore Champion
Melbourne Champion Melbourne Champion

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: 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: 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

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