Ferrari 296 GT3 Mount Panorama Hot Lap Analysis

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Let’s take a look at this hot lap of Mount Panorama in the Ferrari 296 GT3 driven by HYMO.

The Track

Mount Panorama in Bathurst, Australia, stands as a monument to motorsport with its imposing mix of straights and perilous corners. This 6.213-kilometre track, established in the 1930s, hosts the revered Bathurst 1000. Its notable sections, such as the Conrod Straight and The Dipper, offer a stark contrast between high-speed sections and tight, technical bends. The circuit's dramatic elevation changes provide a stern test of driver endurance and car performance, symbolising the spirit of Australian motorsport.

Thankfully, the HYMO setup used in this hot lap video is available for you to try HERE.

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Analysis

The analysis below uses the Track Titan platform to compare a HYMO reference hotlap in blue to one of the Track Titan community drivers through Segment 7. The evident mistake here made by the community driver is that they get a little out of sequence with regards to the racing line. They initially go a bit wide at the top of the hill and as they descend through the back to back corners they keep this error throughout. By going wide into a back to back corner sequence you run the risk of making all the corners worse, like in this case, as each corner becomes tighter. The result is that they end up going wide out of the final right-hander into the braking zone for the left turn at the bottom of the hill. This makes the turn onto the back straight much sharper and they therefore lose time on the entry because they have to brake earlier and on the exit because they get poor traction out. The overall time loss is 0.2s in this segment and probably even more down the following straight.

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You can analyse every other turn in the Track Titan platform; see reference lap here.
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Sim Racing Top Tips

Effective braking is pivotal in sim racing. It's not just about how hard you press the pedal but also about timing and control. Practice threshold braking, which involves applying maximum brake pressure without locking the tyres or engaging ABS too aggressively. Learn to modulate brake pressure as you approach the apex, smoothly transitioning from deceleration to cornering. Understanding brake bias adjustments can also optimise braking performance, with front bias aiding stability during braking, and rear bias potentially improving turn-in at the cost of stability.

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