Porsche 992 GT3 R Donington Park HYMO Hot Lap Analysis

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Let’s take a look at this hot lap of Donington Park in the Porsche 992 GT3 R driven by HYMO.

The Track

Donington Park is a motorsport circuit that has carved its niche in racing history with a layout that seamlessly combines fast sweeping curves and technical sections. Located in Leicestershire, England, it's famous for its undulating track that weaves through the scenic countryside, offering a dynamic racing experience that has hosted numerous high-profile events, including MotoGP and British Touring Car Championships. Its combination of the high-speed Craner Curves and the challenging Fogarty Esses provides an exhilarating test for both drivers and machines.

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 the Melbourne Hairpin. We can seen in the data below that the community driver nails the braking point compared to the blue reference driver. However, they begin to release the brakes too early. It seems they realise this soon after and apply some more braking but it's too late, they are already heading wide - any more braking at this point wont make up for the mistake because the car is on the limit of grip. The initial phase of braking is most important because that is where you have the most downforce, therefore, it is is often impossible to make up for lost time/braking potential in these situations as the downforce bleeds off too quickly. The net loss is 0.5s.

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Hot Laps Top Tips

Chicanes in motorsport serve as technical features that disrupt the high speeds typically sustained on straights or fast sections of a track. They require precise braking, downshifting, and nimble steering to navigate effectively. The design of a chicane can greatly influence the handling characteristics of a vehicle; it tests the suspension setup and the ability to quickly change direction while maintaining as much speed as possible. The ideal approach is typically to enter at an angle that allows for the straightest line through the chicane, minimising the time spent turning and maximising the time on the throttle. It is best to consider the corners as interlinked rather than separately.

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