Not all corners on a circuit have equal importance, as carrying good speed into, and more importantly out of, can result in various time differences depending on the type of turn.

Not all corners on a circuit have equal importance, as carrying good speed into, and more importantly out of, can result in various time differences depending on the type of turn.

Therefore, it’s important that a fast driver is conscious of which corners he should focus his attention, both regarding adapting racing line and car set up to suit the most significant turns.

This tutorial examines

• Why we should prioritise corners
• What types of corners?
• Which are the most important corners?
• Most common areas to find time
• A brief introduction to finding the best compromise with setup

Scott Mansell is a British racing driver, coach and founder of Driver61 & Fluid jobs.