McLaren 720s EVO GT3 Misano HYMO Hot Lap Analysis

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

The Track

The Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, commonly referred to as Misano, is a motorsport race track located in Misano Adriatico, a town on the Adriatic coast of Italy. Named in honour of the late Italian motorcycle racer Marco Simoncelli, the circuit has a rich history in the world of motorcycle racing and has become a staple in the MotoGP calendar. Featuring a length of 4.2 kilometres (approximately 2.6 miles), the track boasts a series of 16 turns – a mix of fast and slow corners that test the mettle of riders and drivers alike. After undergoing extensive renovations to improve safety and increase overtaking opportunities, Misano has also become a venue for various high-profile events, including rounds of the Superbike World Championship and other car racing series. The track's layout, which can be run both clockwise and counter clockwise, adds to its versatility and challenge. With its proximity to the picturesque coastal towns of the Riviera Romagnola, Misano not only offers thrilling racing action but also a scenic backdrop that makes it a favourite among fans and competitors.

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 to one of the Track Titan community drivers at Turn 10. The comparison is interesting because initially the community driver is ahead just before the apex. Their choice of tighter line allows them to brake straighter and therefore later, which gains them time initially. However the tighter inside line reduces the radius of the corner and means they have to apex slower and take longer to rotate the car before getting back on power. This shows the benefit of taking a wider arcing entry, braking early, bleeding off the brakes more slowly - all for a better line to get a better exit. The net result is 0.1s reduction through the sector for the reference HYMO hotlap.

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Hot Laps Top Tips

In motorsport, racing lines are the paths a driver takes through a corner to maximise speed and minimise lap times. For a standard corner, the ideal line typically involves entering from the outer edge of the track, hitting the apex—the innermost point of the corner—then exiting back out to the opposite edge. This line, often called the "geometric line," maximizes the radius of the turn, allowing for higher speeds. In a decreasing radius corner, where the turn tightens, a driver might take a "late apex" to ensure they don't run out of track on the exit. Conversely, in an increasing radius corner, an "early apex" might be more efficient, as the track opens up and allows for early acceleration. With hairpins, a wider approach and "v-shaped" line can be faster, braking deep into the corner and turning sharply to straighten the exit, maximising acceleration. Chicanes, sequences of tight corners, require a rhythmic approach to balance the car through quick directional changes, often sacrificing speed in the first part to gain it in the latter. Understanding and adapting to the unique demands of each corner type is a crucial skill in racing and hotlapping.

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