Ferrari 296 GT3 Oulton Park Hot Lap Analysis

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

The Track

Oulton Park, set amidst the picturesque landscape of Cheshire, UK, is characterised by its combination of rapid straights and intricate series of bends. Across its 4.3-kilometre International layout, the circuit's rolling terrain and signature corners like Druids and Lodge Corner offer a diverse driving experience. Its mix of technicality and speed, coupled with the scenic setting, makes it a distinctive and engaging venue for various UK racing series.

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 community driver in this case loses time in two different ways. The first is that compared to the reference they get on the power later out of the left hander, which, the reference driver makes the most of by carrying a higher minimum speed through the following right. The second mistake is that the community driver, despite the slower speed, still missed the apex. This is likely because they turned in too late, since we know the car is comfortable going through there 15kph faster than they are. The impact is a sharper turn and a slower exit. Advice to them could be to look further down the road so that they turn in the direction they want the car to go. They lose nearly half a second as a result.

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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

Tyres are your only contact with the track, making tyre management paramount in sim racing. Understand how tyre wear and temperature affect grip levels. Manage your tyres by avoiding excessive sliding or wheel spin, which can overheat and wear tyres prematurely. Learn how different tyre compounds perform and how to adapt your driving style to maintain optimal tyre performance throughout a race.

Don't know what you can do to go faster? Use the HYMO hotlap to find out.

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