McLaren 720s EVO GT3 Kyalami HYMO Hot Lap Analysis

‍

Let’s take a look at this hot lap of Kyalami in the McLaren 720s EVO GT3 driven by HYMO.

The Track

Kyalami, a renowned racing circuit located in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, holds a prestigious position in the world of motorsport. Originally constructed in 1961, it quickly gained fame as the host of the South African Grand Prix, a round of the Formula One World Championship, from 1967 to 1985, and then briefly in the early 1990s. The track's layout has undergone several revisions over the years, with the most significant change in 1991, which transformed it from a fast, sweeping circuit into a more technical and modern layout.

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

‍

Analysis

Instead of looking at a comparison between a HYMO hotlap and a community driver, this time we compare two different laps from HYMO. The blue reference line being the actual hotlap and the orange lap being the outlap. The corner shown is the final corner and hence when you start your lap you want to hit the start line with the most speed possible - you don't really care how this is achieved on the outlap. Hence, the orange HYMO driver brakes early, gets the car settled and takes a very wide entry. They then cut back across the normal racing line to get the car straightened early and get on the throttle. You can see by the diff to ref graph they give up over a second on the way in but make up a couple of tenths and a few mph on the exit. You certainly don't want to do this on the actual lap though so take the blue line for that.

You can analyse every other turn in the Track Titan platform; see reference lap here.
You can also take it to the next level and compare it against your own driving, just sign up to Track Titan for FREE today here.

‍

Hot Laps Top Tips

Hot lap in VR? The immersive nature of VR means that spatial awareness is heightened compared to traditional screen-based sim racing. Use this to your advantage to better judge corners, distances, and the position of other cars. However, remember that in VR, the perception of speed can be altered, so relying on your virtual reference points and the feedback from your racing setup is crucial for maintaining control and achieving optimal lap times. Take advantage of VR's ability to provide a more realistic racing experience by practicing and refining techniques like looking into the apex of turns and accurately assessing braking points. Over time, this practice in a VR environment can significantly enhance your overall racing skills, both in the virtual and real world.

Not sure how to improve? Use the HYMO hotlap as your reference point.

To see full lap analysis of your own driving, you can sign up to Track Titan for FREE today here.

‍

‍