diff --git a/libraries/AP_HAL/board/linux.h b/libraries/AP_HAL/board/linux.h
index 989b768c53..58e714b1f7 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_HAL/board/linux.h
+++ b/libraries/AP_HAL/board/linux.h
@@ -397,7 +397,7 @@
 #define HAL_GYROFFT_ENABLED 0
 #endif
 
-#if (CONFIG_HAL_BOARD_SUBTYPE == HAL_BOARD_SUBTYPE_LINUX_NONE) && HAL_FORCE_32BIT
+#if CONFIG_HAL_BOARD_SUBTYPE == HAL_BOARD_SUBTYPE_LINUX_NONE
 // we can use virtual CAN on native builds
 #define HAL_LINUX_USE_VIRTUAL_CAN 1
 #else