Porsche 992 GT3 R Mount Panorama HYMO Hot Lap Analysis
Let’s take a look at this hot lap of Mount Panorama in the Porsche 992 GT3 R driven by HYMO.
The Track
Mount Panorama Circuit, located in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, is a renowned and challenging motorsport track. Known for hosting the Bathurst 1000 and the Bathurst 12 Hour, it's a public road and racing circuit hybrid. The track is famous for its unique combination of steep elevations, tight corners, and long straights, making it a favourite but demanding circuit for drivers and racing enthusiasts worldwide. Its complex layout requires skill and precision, embodying the spirit of Australian motorsport.
The downhill section of Mount Panorama, beginning at Skyline and extending through the Esses and into the Dipper, is a challenging and technical part of the track. It's characterized by rapid elevation drop and a series of tight corners requiring precise braking and steering. This section tests a driver's ability to manage speed while navigating the steep descent, making it both thrilling and demanding. The combination of braking, turning and elevation change can make the car very loose and "on edge", requiring precise car control.
Analysis
Let's take a look at the aforementioned tricky downhill section with the HYMO reference lap as a guide (blue). Below you can see the an area where a community driver loses time to the reference lap. By looking at the racing line it would appear this driver is doing everything right, however, if we look at the Track Titan focus zone it has highlighted the key area of time loss through this section. The resulting time penalty is 1 tenth of a second to the reference.
Looking at the data, you can see that the HYMO driver carries more speed through The Dipper. The reference driver actually uses a little more throttle at the apex. You might think throttle at the apex would be asking too much of the car but sometimes a small amount of throttle can neutralise the balance of the car by spreading the load more evenly front to rear and reducing the "lift-off oversteer" effect you might get when going downhill here. Additionally HYMO uses less brakes on the way in which not only makes them enter more quickly but it increases the car stability when braking through a turn.
The community driver also gets on the power too early on exit and actually ends up lifting again whereas the HYMO driver waits to commit to the throttle but then holds it pinned on the way out, helping the exit.
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Hot Laps Top Tips
For sim racing hot laps, effective braking is crucial. Focus on brake modulation; avoid slamming the brakes, as this can lead to lockups or loss of control. Learn each track's braking points, but be flexible as virtual conditions change. Practice threshold braking—applying just enough pressure to slow down efficiently without locking the wheels. Also, utilise trail braking, where you gradually release the brake while entering a turn, to maintain speed and control as well as improve rotation. Remember, consistency and smoothness in braking are key to maintaining a fast and repeatable lap time.
Use Track Titan to compare your laps to reference professional drivers, HYMO hotlaps or the overall community. We can help you spot the braking techniques used by the very best. Don't hesitate to try and imitate some of them.
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