Simon Van den Wijngaert

💪Improve driving technique

Turnover Day

Thursday - 25/06/2026

Laps driven

100🔥

Current Assigned Task
Accelerating - Bringing it all Together
Previous Assigned Task

Accelerating - Bringing It All Together

Instructor Assessment

No assessment

Training Progression

Braking

Accelerating

Racing Line

Specials

Instructor Notes

11/06/2026
Let's take a look at your lap at St. Petersburg in the Mercedes-AMG GT3

Bonus Focus Point

At St. Petersburg Grand Prix, the Mercedes‑AMG GT3 becomes all about braking precision, rotation on entry, and keeping the car composed over bumps and tight street‑circuit cambers. Into Turn 1, the AMG rewards a firm, confident brake hit followed by a clean release so the front can bite as the track narrows. The quick change of direction through Turns 2–3 demands calm hands — any extra steering input unsettles the platform and costs momentum down the long airport straight.

Across the lap, St. Pete rewards tidy entries and disciplined throttle application. The heavy braking into Turn 4 and the technical mid‑sector require patience; rotate the car early, stay off the kerbs that upset the AMG’s weight, and drive it out cleanly. The final complex — especially the fast, bumpy run into the last corner — punishes over‑attack. Keep the platform settled, build throttle progressively, and let the AMG’s stability carry you onto the front straight. When you stay smooth, avoid early‑throttle push, and manage weight transfer carefully, St. Petersburg becomes a tight, flowing rhythm where the AMG GT3 feels planted, predictable, and consistently repeatable.

You are braking in the middle of the track, and too late, causing you to run deep into the corner and significantly compromising your exit, costing you a considerable amount of time as a result. Try braking towards the edge of the track so you can open the corner more, allowing you to maintain a higher minimum speed and gain more time overall. - Example

Previous Passed Racing Skills

A1 - Accelerating - Finding the Gear | 25/01/2024 (74%)
A2 - Accelerating - No Lifting Off | 04/04/2024 (81%)
A3 - Accelerating - Race to 100% | 11/07/2024 (73%)
A4 - Accelerating - The Unwind | 28/03/2025 (75%)
A5 - Accelerating - Bringing it all together | 12/09/2025 (75%)
B1 - Braking - The Braking Point | 02/11/2023 (80%)
B2 - Braking - Power and Speed | 16/01/2024 (78%)
B3 - Braking - Taming the Trail | 31/05/2024 (82%)
B4 - Braking - A Biased Brake | 19/09/2024 (76%)
B5 - Braking - Bringing it all together | 24/04/2025 (73%)
R1 - Racing Line  - Hitting the Apex | 16/11/2023 (91%) 🔥
R2 - Racing Line  - Use the Track | 07/03/2024 (70%)
R3 - Racing Line - Control the Steering | 13/06/2024 (76%)
R4 - Racing Line - The Turn In | 06/09/2024 (78%)
R5 - Racing Line - Bringing it all together | 06/06/2025 (77%)
S1 - Specials - Mastering the Chicane | 22/02/2024 (75%)
S2 - Specials - Consistency, Consistency, Consistency | 21/03/2024 (79%)
S3 - Specials - Testing Setups | 25/07/2024 (80%)
X1 - Combination Assessment 1 | 08/02/2024 (80%)
X2 - Combination Assessment 2 | 18/04/2024 (81%)
X3 - Combination Assessment 3 | 22/08/2024 (75%)

Previous Instructor Notes

28/05/2026
Please drive more laps. It isn't possible to get a fair and true reflection of this assessment without at least 30-50 laps being completed. The instructors are ready to help you when you are ready.

Good luck and have fun on track 💪

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No assessment.

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17/05/2026
Let’s take a look at your laps in the Porsche 911 Cup (992.2) around Donington Park - National

Extra - At Donington Park – National, the Porsche 911 Cup (992.2) becomes all about flow, rotation, and protecting the rear tyres through a layout that never really pauses. Redgate sets the tone: a clean brake release and early rotation let you carry the speed you need for the drop into the Craner Curves, where the 992.2 feels planted as long as your hands stay calm. Any mid‑corner correction scrubs momentum all the way to the Old Hairpin, a corner that rewards patience and a smooth throttle build rather than aggression.

The run through Starkey’s and into McLeans is where discipline matters most. The car wants to rotate hard on entry, so keep the platform settled and feed in power progressively to avoid lighting up the rears. Coppice is the lap’s anchor point — blind, fast, and all about trusting your turn‑in. A clean exit sets up the entire straight. When you stay tidy, avoid early‑throttle understeer, and let the 992.2 flow, Donington National becomes a fast, rhythmic lap that rewards precision and smooth, confident driving.

You are braking too hard, causing your speed to drop significantly more than optimal and costing you a considerable amount of time as a result as you are too slow to properly attack the corner. Try applying less brake pressure so you can carry more speed into the corner and gain more time overall by maintaining a higher minimum speed. - Example

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30/04/2026
Let’s take a look at your laps in the Porsche 911 Cup (992.2) around Red Bull Ring GP.

Extra - At Red Bull Ring GP, the Porsche 911 Cup (992.2) is all about clean rotation, strong exits, and avoiding the early‑throttle understeer the car naturally produces. Turn 1 and Turn 3 demand a confident brake release and a patient throttle build — any rush to full throttle forces a lift that kills momentum on the long uphill drags.

Across the lap, the 992.2 rewards smooth steering and minimal scrub, especially through the fast middle sector. Right now you’re braking too early and going full throttle too soon, which creates push and a secondary lift. Brake slightly later, carry more speed in, and feed in throttle progressively so full throttle arrives at the end of the exit, keeping the car tight, fast, and efficient.

You are braking too early and too hard, reducing your speed significantly more than optimal and costing you time, as you are unable to carry the same speed as the reference lap. Try braking later and with less pressure so you can carry a higher minimum speed through the corner and gain more time overall. - Example

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16/04/2026
Let’s take a look at your laps in the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup around Lime Rock Park – Chicanes layout.

Extra - The Global Mazda MX-5 Cup feels perfectly suited to Lime Rock’s tight, momentum-driven layout, but the added chicanes demand even more precision. Into Big Bend, focus on a clean, flowing arc with minimal steering correction to carry speed. The Uphill chicane is all about placement—attack it decisively, but keep the car settled over the kerbs so you don’t lose momentum on exit. With such low power, every small mistake compounds, so braking needs to be light and early rather than aggressive.

Across the lap, the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup thrives when you treat Lime Rock as a continuous rhythm section. The chicanes break up the flow, so your goal is to minimise disruption—straighten the car quickly, get back to throttle early, and avoid sliding at all costs. The final corner is especially important; a clean exit sets up your entire straight. Keep the car balanced, stay smooth with inputs, and the MX-5 becomes a precise, rewarding machine that thrives on consistency and clean driving.

You are braking too early, which causes you to come on full throttle too early, requiring a secondary lift to avoid running off track. Try braking at a later point so you can carry more speed under braking, and gradually apply throttle before going to full throttle at the end, as applying full throttle straight away induces understeer and pushes your car towards going off track. - Example

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02/04/2026
Let’s take a look at your laps in the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup around Lime Rock Park – Chicanes layout.

Extra - The Global Mazda MX-5 Cup feels perfectly suited to Lime Rock’s tight, momentum-driven layout, but the added chicanes demand even more precision. Into Big Bend, focus on a clean, flowing arc with minimal steering correction to carry speed. The Uphill chicane is all about placement—attack it decisively, but keep the car settled over the kerbs so you don’t lose momentum on exit. With such low power, every small mistake compounds, so braking needs to be light and early rather than aggressive.

Across the lap, the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup thrives when you treat Lime Rock as a continuous rhythm section. The chicanes break up the flow, so your goal is to minimise disruption—straighten the car quickly, get back to throttle early, and avoid sliding at all costs. The final corner is especially important; a clean exit sets up your entire straight. Keep the car balanced, stay smooth with inputs, and the MX-5 becomes a precise, rewarding machine that thrives on consistency and clean driving.

Avoid hitting the brake pedal multiple times in one braking zone. Ideally you want to hit it firmly to begin with and then ease off as things slow down. Hitting it more than once suggests you broke too early. Example

Getting on the power too soon is inducing understeer, causing you to back off the throttle mid-corner. Wait a touch longer before committing, then apply the throttle more assertively yet progressively. Example

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20/03/2026
Let’s break down your laps in the Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 around Circuit of the Americas – National layout.

Extra - The Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 feels lively and responsive on this shorter configuration, where its rear-engine traction becomes a real advantage out of the slower corners. Into Turn 1, the uphill braking zone allows you to brake aggressively, but the key is a smooth release so the rear stays settled on turn-in. Through the fast Esses, the Porsche rewards confidence—keep steering inputs clean and let the chassis flow without over-correcting, as any instability quickly costs momentum. The tighter corners in the National layout highlight the car’s ability to rotate early and launch out with strong traction if you get it pointed correctly.

Across the lap, the Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 thrives when you lean into its rotation and exit strength at COTA National. The shorter layout means lap time is heavily dependent on how well you link corners and maintain rhythm. Overdriving entry will unsettle the rear and compromise exits, so focus on early rotation, minimal steering mid-corner, and progressive throttle application. When driven smoothly and decisively, the Porsche becomes a sharp, efficient, and very quick package on this compact, technical version of COTA.

Sometimes you're turning your steering wheel a bit too much, mainly in the tighter corners. This can cause a lot of understeer since you're essentially making the tyres slide on the track. Try to reduce your steering input and then slightly turn a little more each lap. Once you see that the car is not responding to your inputs, you've found the tyres' grip limit. Now you only need to stay under that limit. Example

Here you turn in too late. This means your entry is compromised because you have to use a tighter radius. For corners where exits onto the straight are critical you want to be apexing later like this but not here where there is a corner following. Example

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07/03/2026
Let's have a look at your lap at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the MX-5 Cup car.

Extra - At Charlotte Roval, the lap is all about precision, confidence, and carrying momentum in the MX-5 Cup car. The circuit mixes heavy braking zones with tight infield sections and fast, committed direction changes, so the key is staying smooth and linking each phase of the lap together without overdriving. In a momentum car like the MX-5, every small mistake costs more than you think, especially on the exits that feed into the longer straights.

The car rewards discipline under braking and patience on turn-in. Because the MX-5 doesn’t have huge power to recover lost speed, it’s important to prioritise clean rotation and early throttle application rather than attacking entries too aggressively. Through the infield, rhythm is everything — the fastest laps come from keeping the car balanced, minimising steering corrections, and preserving speed through each sequence.

You aren't aggressive enough when getting back on power. Have a look at this linked segment (example) and see how the reference lap quickly applies the throttle, while you apply slowly and carefully. This costs you time under acceleration and down the straights. A bit of work here and you'll see several tenths come off your lap times 💪

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19/02/2026
Let’s break down your laps in the Lamborghini Huracan LMGT3 EVO2 around Fuji International Speedway.

Extra - The Lamborghini Huracan LMGT3 EVO2 feels aggressive yet planted at Fuji, a circuit that really highlights how well the car’s mid-engine balance handles long, loaded corners. Into Turn 1, the Lambo’s strong braking stability lets you push deeper than most GT cars, but the real time comes from a smooth brake release so the front stays loaded without snapping the rear loose. The long 100R is a momentum trap: set your line early, hold a steady throttle, and avoid mid-corner steering corrections—any scrub here punishes you all the way to Dunlop. Dunlop Corner itself rewards patience; rotate the car early, then use the Huracán’s traction to launch onto the following straight.

Across the lap, the Lamborghini Huracan LMGT3 EVO2 shines at Fuji when you prioritise precision and controlled aggression. Overdriving on entry kills speed on the long straights, and Fuji’s mix of camber and elevation changes punishes unsettled weight transfer. Keep inputs smooth in the fast sections, manage tyre load through 100R, and focus on clean exits out of Panasonic and Dunlop. When driven with rhythm and confidence, the EVO2 becomes a stable, fast, and highly responsive tool around one of Japan’s most flowing and deceptively technical circuits.

Sometimes you're turning your steering wheel a bit too much, mainly in the tighter corners. This can cause a lot of understeer since you're essentially making the tyres slide on the track. Try to reduce your steering input and then slightly turn a little more each lap. Once you see that the car is not responding to your inputs, you've found the tyres' grip limit. Now you only need to stay under that limit. Example

Try to be less erratic with the throttle, smaller motions will help. This is tricky but when you ease off the throttle, you often take the throttle to 20-30% pressure. Try to use smaller movements to avoid slowing the car too much. Example

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05/02/2026
Let’s break down your laps in the Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 around Fuji International Speedway.

Extra - The Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 feels right at home at Fuji, where its rear-engine traction and strong braking stability shine. Into Turn 1, the car lets you brake very late, but the key is a clean, progressive release—overloading the rear will cause rotation earlier than you expect. The long, sweeping 100R rewards patience and smooth steering; keep the car loaded gently and avoid mid-corner corrections to maintain tyre grip. The tight Dunlop and Panasonic complexes highlight the Porsche’s exit strength: get the car pointed early, then use its rear traction to launch hard onto the straights.

Across a lap at Fuji, the Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 rewards tidy inputs and disciplined weight transfer. Overdriving entry costs you dearly on the long straights, so the focus should be on early rotation and minimal scrub. The elevation changes and cambered corners magnify any rear-end instability, so keeping the car settled with smooth brake release and measured throttle inputs pays big dividends. When you trust its natural traction and avoid chasing corner entry speed, the Porsche becomes a precise, fast, and extremely consistent machine around Fuji’s mix of fast sweepers and tight technical sections.

There are a few segments where you're turning too early into the corners, that means the car gets pushed out wide earlier, you'll have to delay getting on the throttle and your speed will be slower at the corner exit (example). Finding the right turn-in point is not always easy, but typically you need to point the car towards a good and straighter exit line while also being able to start accelerating close to the apex and quickly make it to full throttle.Checking your telemetry during and after a practice session can also be very helpful to see where you can make alight adjustments to your racing line. Also keep in mind that the turn-in point can vary according to the car's setup and the driver's preferred driving style, but they all should be around the same area. Example

Careful not to turn the steering wheel so aggressively, it is much better to slow to the correct speed and then use as minimal steering angle as possible. Excessive steering will scrub the tyres and slow you down as well. Example

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22/01/2026
Let’s break down your laps in the McLaren 720S Evo GT3 around the Bahrain Outer Circuit.

Extra - The McLaren 720S Evo GT3 feels explosive on this short, high-speed layout, where its strong acceleration and aerodynamic stability really shine. Into Turn 1, the car’s braking confidence lets you attack deep, but you must manage brake release carefully to keep the front tucked on the tight exit. The long flat-out sections mean that exits from Turns 1 and 4 are everything—get the McLaren pointed early, straighten the wheel, and let the torque work. The fast flick into Turns 5–6 rewards calm steering inputs, allowing the chassis to stay settled as you build speed across the lap.

Across the Outer Circuit, the McLaren 720S Evo GT3 rewards smoothness and restraint more than aggression. Lap time comes from clean exits and efficient weight transfer, as any slide or over-rotation costs momentum you can’t win back on such a short lap. The car’s strong front end helps you commit confidently into the quick kinks, but the real gains come from managing traction and keeping your lines tidy through the slow corners. When driven with patience and rhythm, the McLaren becomes a consistently fast, highly stable package on Bahrain’s compact, high-intensity layout.

You're carrying less speed through the turn by missing the optimal apex. Make a habit of exploiting every inch of tarmac on the way in, at the clipping point, and on the way out when traction and stability allow it. Example

Sometimes you're turning your steering wheel a bit too much, mainly in the tighter corners. This can cause a lot of understeer since you're essentially making the tyres slide on the track. Try to reduce your steering input and then slightly turn a little more each lap. Once you see that the car is not responding to your inputs, you've found the tyres' grip limit. Now you only need to stay under that limit. Example

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08/01/2026
Let’s take a closer look at your laps in the Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 around Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Interlagos.

Extra - The Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 feels particularly alive at Interlagos, where elevation changes and short straights reward traction and rotation. Through the Senna S, the key is managing the rear under braking—release the brake smoothly and let the car rotate naturally before committing to throttle downhill. In the middle sector, especially through Ferradura and Laranjinha, the Porsche’s rear-engine balance gives you confidence to carry speed, but only if steering inputs stay calm and progressive. Getting a clean exit out of Juncão is critical, as the Porsche’s traction advantage really pays off on the long uphill run to the line.

Across a full lap, the Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 rewards drivers who lean into its strengths rather than overcorrecting its weaknesses. Early rotation and strong exits are where lap time is found, while overdriving corner entry will quickly unsettle the rear and cost momentum. The car feels best when you trust its grip, keep weight transfer controlled, and allow it to flow with the circuit’s natural rhythm. When driven smoothly and decisively, the Porsche becomes a formidable machine around Interlagos’ demanding, old-school layout.

Here you go too wide in the first part of the complex. This makes the final turn much tighter and means you cannot accelerate out early enough. You lose time from this mistake. Compromise in corner complexes is key to the best overall time. Example

Sometimes you're turning your steering wheel a bit too much, mainly in the tighter corners. This can cause a lot of understeer since you're essentially making the tyres slide on the track. Try to reduce your steering input and then slightly turn a little more each lap. Once you see that the car is not responding to your inputs, you've found the tyres' grip limit. Now you only need to stay under that limit. Example

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25/12/2025
Let’s dig into how your laps look in the BMW M4 LMGT3 around Spa-Francorchamps.

Extra - The BMW M4 LMGT3 feels planted and confident on Spa’s fast, flowing layout, especially through high-speed sections like Eau Rouge–Raidillon and Blanchimont, where stability and trust in the aero are critical. Into Les Combes, the car’s strong braking performance lets you brake deep while staying composed, but a clean rotation is essential to avoid understeer on exit. Through Pouhon, patience and a steady throttle help keep the front loaded without overheating the tyres, while the traction out of slow corners like Bruxelles rewards smooth power application.

Across a full lap of Spa, the BMW M4 LMGT3 rewards a measured, confident approach. Its balance under load makes it strong in long, fast corners, but lap time really comes from maximising exits onto the long straights, especially out of Stavelot and the Bus Stop. Keep steering inputs clean, manage tyre temperatures through the middle sector, and trust the car’s stability at high speed. When driven smoothly and decisively, the BMW M4 LMGT3 becomes a formidable tool around one of the world’s most demanding circuits.

Currently, the main challenge is your tendency to back off the throttle instead of committing to full 100% acceleration. A small adjustment to your line, hugging the apex more closely, will greatly improve this. Example

Use the width of the track. Every opportunity to test the limits of the track should be used. There is room both on entry and exit to the corner to go wider. Example

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11/12/2025
Alright, let’s dig into your laps in the Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 around Bahrain International Circuit.

Extra - The Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 feels stable and confidence-inspiring through Bahrain’s heavy braking zones, especially into Turns 1 and 10 where you can really lean on the car’s front-mid engine balance. The long straights reward clean exits, so patience on throttle out of the tight hairpins is crucial to avoid lighting up the rear tyres. Through the flowing mid-sector, the car’s aero and mechanical grip let you carry solid mid-corner speed, but smooth steering inputs are key to keeping temperatures under control on this abrasive surface.

Around Bahrain, the Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 excels when driven with discipline rather than aggression. The track tempts you to overpush under braking, but the real lap time comes from consistency and traction management, especially late in a stint. If you focus on tidy lines, progressive throttle application, and letting the car’s natural stability work for you, the AMG becomes a reliable, fast package that rewards measured, confident driving under the desert lights.

There are a few segments where you're turning too early into the corners, that means the car gets pushed out wide earlier, you'll have to delay getting on the throttle and your speed will be slower at the corner exit (example). Finding the right turn-in point is not always easy, but typically you need to point the car towards a good and straighter exit line while also being able to start accelerating close to the apex and quickly make it to full throttle.Checking your telemetry during and after a practice session can also be very helpful to see where you can make alight adjustments to your racing line. Also keep in mind that the turn-in point can vary according to the car's setup and the driver's preferred driving style, but they all should be around the same area. Example


Avoid hitting the brake pedal multiple times in one braking zone. Ideally you want to hit it firmly to begin with and then ease off as things slow down. Hitting it more than once suggests you broke too early. Example

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27/11/2025
Let’s dig into your laps in the Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 around Imola.

Extra - The Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 feels lively and razor-sharp on this circuit, with its rear-engine balance giving you huge traction out of places like Tosa and Rivazza. Into Tamburello and Villeneuve, the key is keeping the rear settled under braking—trail brake just enough to rotate, then trust the car’s front bite to carry you through the chicanes. At Acque Minerali, commit early, but be ready for the rear to get light over the crest; smooth inputs help the Porsche stay planted as you drop into the double right. Variante Alta rewards aggression, but only if you’re disciplined on kerb usage to avoid unsettling that heavy rear.

Across a full lap of Imola, the Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 shines when you lean into its natural rotation and traction. Get the car pointed early and you can fire it out of every slow corner with confidence, using the rear-engine layout to your advantage. The fast sections demand commitment, but overdriving will punish you with rear slide, so let the Porsche flow and keep your inputs tidy. Trust the grip, stay smooth over the crests, and this car will deliver seriously quick and consistent laps at Imola.

The key issue we're seeing is that you're throttling down too soon instead of ramping up to full power. Adjust your racing line just a touch, getting closer to the apex, and you'll notice a real boost in performance. Example

Sometimes you're turning your steering wheel a bit too much, mainly in the tighter corners. This can cause a lot of understeer since you're essentially making the tyres slide on the track - scrubbing speed. Try to reduce your steering input and then slightly turn a little more each lap. Once you see that the car is not responding to your inputs, you've found the tyres' grip limit. Now you only need to stay under that limit. It looks like here you unwind the wheel in a step once you realise this instead of smoothly fixing your mistake. Example

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06/11/2025
Could you please drive more laps? We need about 30 to 50 to get a read of how you are doing, even if you are not driving as part of a specific plan. The instructors are here to help whenever you're ready. Good luck, and hope you have a good time on the track!

Extra - Your car's speed through the corner suffers because you're not hugging the apex closely. Remember to leverage the full width of the track right from the entry, through the apex, and as you exit, particularly where your car feels stable. Example

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24/10/2025
We are ready to assess your practice from last week. Please provide us some laps and we'll check again on your next turnover day. To really learn a track in Sim racing, from our analysis of users data between 30-50 laps in a week are required to improve significantly (depending on track length).

The next Instructor notes will be provided when we have sessions to review. Thanks, and looking forward to seeing your improvements. 😁

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09/10/2025
Really sorry for the delay on the update.
This week, we'll be focusing on your laps with the Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 at Interlagos.
This is a great and challenging pairing where the Porsche demands smooth and careful inputs. This track has a mix of fast and technical sections with a lot of elevation changes. The Porsche will really shine in the technical sections where its rear engine layout can induce plenty of rotation, increasing corner speed there. However, this ease to rotate can often be difficult to handle in fast sections, so you'll need to be very mindful and precise with your inputs.
As always, pay attention to how the changes in elevation will affect your grip, take advantage of the cambered corners and be careful when the track crests since you'll lose grip there.

Extra - In most segments, you can take more advantage of the track's width. You're often turning-in too early and leaving too big of a margin at the exit (example). Turning-in too early is quite common in the Porshe since it rotates really well and drivers often do it to prevent being too aggressive and spinning on the corner entry. This is where being mindful of your inputs makes the biggest difference. Also, using the whole track and widening the corner radius is essential to make smaller inputs on the wheel and therefore taking less risks. The wider the corner, the less you have to slow down, the less steering angle you need to use and you'll also need less rotation, making the corner less "dangerous" overall.

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25/09/2025
Please drive more laps. It isn't possible to get a fair and true reflection of this assessment without at least 30-50 laps being completed. The instructors are ready to help you when you are ready.

Good luck and have fun on track 💪

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12/09/2025
It looks like you have really progressed with the throttle over the last few months. This plan encompasses all the aspects of the go faster pedal. It is key to treat this pedal with respect and precision regardless of the power of the car and you now understand the power the throttle has on tuning the car too. Keep at it as there are still times where you are rushing to 100% and others where you are too patient. Practice makes perfect. You are basically through all the key training plans. Next week instead of a specific plan we will look back in detail and focus on key driving areas with a specific car and track.

Extra - Here you go too wide in the first part of the complex. This makes the final right much tighter and means you cannot accelerate out early enough. You lose time from this mistake. Compromise in corner complexes is key to the best overall time. Example

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28/08/2025
Sorry for the delay on the update.
You're almost there, but still not a pass yet, unfortunately. What was mentioned in the previous turnover day is still present mainly at Interlagos, but also at other tracks to a lesser extent. Try to make sure you find some good entry and apex speed to be more consistent in the way you're able to accelerate out of a corner.

Extra - A lot of that throttle consistency can still be found by adjusting your approach to the corner. As you can see by these two examples - Example 1 | Example 2 - your approach and corner entry affected the amount of grip throughout the corner and subsequently the acceleration on the exit. Make sure you use as much track as possible on the approach and connect that to a good turn-in point. Explore different lines and see how each one affects your lap time, depending on car setup and driving style.
Good luck!

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14/08/2025
There are still some things that you need to improve to achieve smooth throttle control. There are still some segments where you're accelerating too early in the corner, often to compensate low speed at the corner entry, as mentioned in the last turnover day. Also, sometimes you get the timing just right at the corner exit, but there are plenty of segments where you're either late or early.
Remember that very part of the corner influences your acceleration on exit, so make sure you're preparing the car well for each corner to improve your acceleration technique. More on the section below.
Keep up the good work and good luck!

Extra - The way you brake into a corner will heavily influence the way you accelerate out of it. Maintaining braking smoothness into a corner will ensure that you'll have grip and a balanced car to accelerate quickly and effectively. Getting good and consistent at braking will make it a lot easier to find good grip and timing to accelerate at the corner exit - Example 1 | Example 2.

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31/07/2025
We'll give you another go at perfecting thottle control. There is a lot to get right and it's not easy. Keep working and look to smooth out all your inputs with reference to the example drivers

Extra - Delay getting on the throttle too early, this is causing you to understeer and in turn forcing you to lift off the throttle. Wait a little, then be quicker and smoother with the throttle pedal. Example

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17/07/2025
There's some work to do here. There were a few corners where you were on the throttle very late compared to the reference lap. This indicates that you are entering too fast and running too deep, so try experimenting with your braking again to ensure you are the right speed into the corner. This should allow you to get on the throttle at the correct time.

Extra - You're sacrificing potential speed in the middle of turns by not cutting the apex as sharply as possible. Maximise the track's width on entry, at the apex, and on exit when the car is under control and stable. Example

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03/07/2025
Unfortunately your throttle behaviour just isn't up to scratch. Try to put all the plans together into one learning. You seem to have forgotten some of the core basics of smooth but fast application and holding throttle though the high speed. Re-review each of these subsections in the training and isolate all the key parts for next time.

Extra - Biggest issue at the moment is that you are often dropping off the throttle instead of pushing through to 100% throttle, try adjusting your racing line slightly, a little tighter to the apex will really help. Example

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20/06/2025
There’s some fine-tuning to do here. In a few corners, you’re dropping off the throttle too early on exit, which hints that you might be over-braking or not carrying enough momentum through the turn. Work on maintaining a smoother flow by adjusting your braking points and ensuring you're rolling more speed into the corner. This will help you stay on the throttle consistently and make the most of your exit without backing off prematurely.

Extra - As mentioned above the on/off motion when exiting the corner is eating into your lap times. This is happening regularly and needs to be your core training area. Work hard to focusing on a single acceleration phase. Avoid the on/off motion this is best achieved in a hotlap sessions when you can really perfect your technique. In races and even in quali there is often too many other variable that will be distracting you - example

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06/06/2025
You have exhibited mastery of the racing line, consistently choosing the optimal path through corners to maximise speed and efficiency. Your precision in hitting the apex and maintaining the ideal trajectory from entry to exit ensures minimal distance travelled and maximum momentum. Your ability to adapt to varying track conditions while maintaining the perfect line demonstrates a deep understanding of car dynamics and track geometry. Smooth, controlled steering inputs and flawless execution of line choice significantly contribute to your competitive lap times, showcasing a high level of skill and situational awareness essential for peak performance.

Extra - Here you turn in too early. This means your exit is compromised because you have to delay the throttle to get around the tightening radius. For corners like this where exits onto the straight are critical you want to be apexing later and getting on the throttle early by straightening the wheel sooner. Example

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24/05/2025
Please drive more laps.  It isn't possible to get a fair and true reflection of this assessment without at least 30-50 laps being completed.  The instructors are ready to help you when you are ready. 

Good luck and have fun on track 💪

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08/05/2025
We are now looking for accuracy, pinpoint positioning and control throughout the whole corner. We are driving well but there are areas of significant improvement that are needed. Take a look at your entry line, there are a number of segments where this is off and you need to get wider on the corner entry. This can sometimes be due to race situations but looking at your sessions in general. Work hard to hug the outside of the corner.

Extra - Also related to the racing line, work on your steering. You often turn the wheel to much, which is scrubbing the tires. The minimum possible turning angle should be used to allow the tires to do their job at propelling your car forward. Finally, watch out for those lifts on exit. In this segment alone you are losing 0.3 due to the steering and the lift - example

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24/04/2025
Nice stuff. With all you have learnt in the last few months you are beginning to master the braking game. We looked at timing, pressure, speed and trailbraking and you have really progressed in all these areas. As always there is no such thing as perfect so keep working at it because you can always improve. Keep looking at the telemetry to get clues.

Extra - Sometimes you're turning your steering wheel a bit too much, mainly in the tighter corners. This can cause a lot of understeer since you're essentially making the tyres slide on the track. Try to reduce your steering input and then slightly turn a little more each lap. Once you see that the car is not responding to your inputs, you've found the tyres' grip limit. Now you only need to stay under that limit. Example

If you have any questions please drop the instructors an email through keith@tracktitan.io