Spa-Francorchamps Corner Analysis - Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT3 2019 (ACC)

February 9th, 2024

The speed chart analysis reveals that driverB enters the corner with a lower speed than driverA, likely due to less momentum from the previous corner. This impacts their entry speed into the current corner. DriverB's minimum speed occurs later in the corner, indicating a delay in throttle application and resulting in a slower acceleration phase upon exit. To improve lap times, driverB should carry more speed through the preceding corner for better entry and delay throttle application to maximize exit speed. In contrast, driverA applies throttle earlier but less aggressively, possibly due to wheelspin or lack of confidence in grip. This leads to a slower exit speed. To enhance performance, driverA should delay throttle input until better traction is achieved for a more forceful acceleration out of the corner, as demonstrated by driverB's smoother and steeper curve on the throttle control chart. By emulating driverB's approach, driverA can achieve a controlled and faster exit from the corner.

Analyzing the speed chart, it's evident that driverB is entering the corner with a lower speed compared to driverA. This can be seen at the very start of the chart where driverB's speed is already trailing behind. This suggests that driverB exited the previous corner with less momentum, which has a cascading effect on their entry speed into the current corner. As we progress through the corner, we notice that driverB's minimum speed occurs later than that of driverA, indicating a delay in throttle application. This is further confirmed by a slower acceleration phase for driverB as they exit the corner. The gradient of their speed increase is less steep compared to driverA's, signifying a loss of time due to earlier throttle application and subsequent later acceleration. To improve lap times, driverB should focus on carrying more speed through the previous corner for a better entry and delaying throttle application slightly to maximize exit speed.

Analyzing the throttle control chart, it's evident that driverA is applying throttle much earlier in the corner compared to driverB. This premature application of throttle by driverA leads to a slower exit speed, as indicated by the lower gradient of increase in the throttle application. DriverB, on the other hand, delays their throttle input, which allows for a more controlled and faster exit from the corner as they can apply more throttle without losing traction. The intensity of driverA's initial throttle application is also less aggressive than that of driverB. This suggests that driverA may be experiencing wheelspin or lack of confidence in the vehicle's grip at this point in the corner. To improve lap times, driverA should focus on delaying their throttle input until they have better traction and can apply a more forceful and confident acceleration out of the corner, emulating the smoother and steeper curve represented by driverB's data.

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