Mikail Hizal
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Though I agree that track time is important, there is much to be gained with knowledge. For instance, I watched that WR lap and the first thing I noticed (compared to my laps) was the perfectly smooth arc from turn-in, to apex, to exit in turn 1. Also, how much curbing he used. I could ask half a dozen questions on that turn alone. Where is your brake marker? Do you hit brakes hard, or ease into full pressure? Do you let off to turn in, or trail brake,(or let off to turn THEN trail) and if trail braking, do you trail all the way to the apex? When trail braking, do you ease off the pedal as you approach the apex, or do you ease off to a point, then hold until apex? When brake is released, are you imediately on the gas or is there a moment of coasting to confirm your line will hold before getting on the gas? When you hit the curbing on exit, do you "backpedal" the throttle to keep straight? (That last one would be more for exiting onto the straight). Oh yes, there are MANY questions! And (im sure) those answers will depend on the car, the tires, the setup, and the corner. These kinds of tips are one of the (many) reasons I joined this forum.
For instance i always try to figure something out by myself, like what happens if i using 1 higher gear instead, etc. If there's a new track then i try to watch the #1 lap there and trying to analyze it. After i analyzed it i always try to copy it over not even trying to find something out new like braking later or being a bit more aggressive / smooth etc. That's always my method of setting laps.