Prioritising Circuit Corners

January 22, 2023
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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.