Ferrari 296 GT3 Zandvoort Hot Lap Analysis

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

The Track

Zandvoort Circuit, located near the North Sea coast in the Netherlands, is a circuit renowned for its sea breeze and challenging dune-laden landscape. Since its establishment in the late 1940s, Zandvoort has undergone numerous modifications to meet modern racing standards while preserving its fast and flowing character. The circuit stretches over 4.259 kilometres, featuring a series of demanding turns, elevation changes, and high-speed sections that require utmost precision and control.

Zandvoort is not only celebrated for its demanding track layout but also for hosting the Dutch Grand Prix, a Formula 1 event that marks the return of top-tier motorsport to the Netherlands. This event brings the world's best drivers to face the unique challenges of Zandvoort, where mastering the circuit's undulating turns and braving the variable coastal weather conditions are key to success.

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 2. This right kink can be a little tricky and it can be easy to get a little too keen on the inside kerb, which can throw you off line. In this case the community driver is too hard on the brakes. For this kink, the ideal is a firm but not hard brake as to keep the rear end of the car stable. By braking too hard and too early the community driver loses speed and stability into as well as through the corner. The community driver is down 0.06s through this segment.

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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

The throttle pedal map, or throttle map, is a crucial element influencing the car's acceleration and overall performance. The throttle map determines how the car's engine responds to the driver's throttle inputs, dictating the relationship between the pedal position and the power delivery.

Adjustable throttle maps allow drivers to fine-tune how aggressively the car responds to throttle application. A more aggressive map can lead to quicker acceleration but can also make the car more challenging to control, especially in low-grip conditions or while exiting corners. A smoother map, on the other hand, offers more gradual and controllable power delivery, which can be beneficial in maintaining traction and tyre life, especially on a technically demanding track like Zandvoort.

Drivers often select different throttle maps based on track conditions, tyre wear, fuel load, and their driving style to optimise performance. Whether managing wheelspin out of Zandvoort's tight corners or modulating power along its sweeping bends, mastering the throttle pedal map is a subtle yet powerful tool in a racer's arsenal.

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