Mercedes AMG GT3 EVO Barcelona HYMO Hot Lap Analysis

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Let’s take a look at this hot lap of Barcelona in the Mercedes AMG GT3 EVO driven by HYMO.

The Track

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, situated in Montmeló, Spain, is distinguished by its long front straight and a variety of turns, including the famous sweeping right of Turn 3 and the tight chicane at Turns 14 and 15.The track is a key venue for F1 pre-season testing due to its varied layout, representing different track types on the F1 calendar. Its 4.7 km track with 16 turns, including high-speed stretches and technical sections, is ideal for evaluating car performance and aerodynamics. The circuit's abrasive surface is excellent for tyre wear testing, while its mild weather and wind sensitivity offer varied conditions for comprehensive data collection. This combination makes it an essential testing ground for F1 teams to refine their cars and strategies.

To help you out, 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 11. The Track Titan data review suggests that the community driver is too slow to reapply the throttle mid corner. They also brake a little early. Their throttle application profile of smoothly blending it back in is good, they just need more confidence in the car to drive out with an earlier kick. The minimum speed is negatively impacted by this delay as the car continues to decelerate with engine braking. The overall time loss here is 0.2s.

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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

Camber angle is a critical aspect of vehicle setup in GT3 racing and sim racing, like in Assetto Corsa Competizione. Here are some tips for optimising camber angles:

1. Understand Camber: Camber is the angle of the wheels relative to the ground. Negative camber means the top of the tyre leans into the car. This increases grip (up to a point) in corners by ensuring more of the tyre contacts the road when the car leans.
2. Start with Baseline Settings: Use the recommended/HYMO camber settings as a starting point. Each car and track combination might require different settings.
3. Monitor Tyre Temperatures: Use telemetry to monitor tyre temperatures across the tyre's surface. Ideally, the temperature should be even across the tyre, indicating optimal contact with the road.
4. Adjust for Understeer or Oversteer: If you're experiencing understeer, increasing negative camber on the front wheels can help. For oversteer, adjust the rear wheels' camber.
5. Beware of Excessive Camber: Too much negative camber can lead to reduced grip under traction and increased tyre wear, especially on the inside edge.
6. Consider Track Characteristics: High-speed, corner-heavy tracks may benefit from more negative camber. Flatter tracks might need less.
7. Test and Refine: Make incremental adjustments and test them. Pay attention to how the car feels and what the lap times say.
8. Balance with Other Settings: Camber adjustments should be balanced with other suspension settings like toe, caster, and tyre pressures for optimal handling.

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