Segment 20
Braking Point | Gear | Minimum speed |
7 metres | 3 | 152 km/h |
Segment 20 is a right-hand corner that requires the driver to slow down to 152 km/h in 3rd gear. The braking point for this corner is 7 meters before the turn-in point, where the driver will need to apply the brakes to scrub off speed and set up the car for the right-hand turn.
The racing line shown in the image indicates that the driver should aim to carry as much speed as possible through the corner, gradually unwinding the steering as they exit and accelerating out of the turn. This will be a crucial corner to get right, as it leads onto a long straight where the driver will want to maximize their speed.
Executing this corner well will require the driver to balance their braking, turn-in, and throttle application to maintain control of the car and maximize their exit speed. Careful attention to the braking point and managing the car's weight transfer will be key to navigating this segment successfully.