diff --git a/.gitreview b/.gitreview
index a57dca79d9..63d8dcb815 100644
--- a/.gitreview
+++ b/.gitreview
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 [gerrit]
-defaultbranch=16
+defaultbranch=certified/16
 #
 # Intentional padding to ensure it is possible to point a commit
 # to an alternative gerrit server/repository without breaking