Marcus Miller - Training Plan No. 1
Goal
Generally improve with a focus on GT cars
Conclusion
Solid lap times with quite a bit of room for improvement; mainly due to line and braking issues.
Assigned Task
1st key mistake:
Not using enough space on the exit
Why it matters
Your lines are generally really good but you consistently leave time on the table by not using all the available space on the exit.
More space enables you to accelerate earlier as you need to turn in less. The differences might seem marginal but as the exit speed gets carried down the following straight, it's an extremely impactful mistake to focus on.
How much of a problem it is for you
This mistake happens a lot; in fact almost 19% of your mistakes can be attributed to this.
See an example in your own sessions
A good example can be found in segment 11. See how even a little bit more space on the exit can have a huge speed advantage.
Learn to improve
We won't bore you with a general video on racing lines but rather focus on this video to give you more confidence in which curbs to tackle and which ones to avoid.
2nd key mistake:
Braking too early
Why it matters
It goes without saying that braking later reduces your lap time (assuming you make the corner). Even in corners where the reference lap approaches the braking phase at a higher speed, you sometimes brake earlier. Focus on keeping your steering wheel straight to be able to brake as late as possible.
How much of a problem it is for you
With 13% of all of your mistakes being this one, it is still a relatively common mistake and easily fixed with more practice.
See an example in your own sessions
Segment 1 is a perfect example of losing all your time in the braking phase.
Learn to improve
It's not just about getting on the brake pedal later, it's also about technique. Check out our guide on how to brake later easily.
3rd key mistake:
Coming off the brakes too quickly
Why it matters
Brake pressure is not just about deceleration but also about manipulating the car's balance. Tiny differences in how you come off the brakes can mean vastly different grip levels on the front. You sometimes get down to zero brake pressure a tiny bit too early and as the front of the car lacks grip, start understeering.
How much of a problem it is for you
A bit more than 12% of your mistakes are related to this so it's worth paying a lot of attention to.
See an example in your own sessions
For example, see how much this little difference in trail braking leads to a much better line for the reference lap.
Learn to improve
You asked about trail braking and here is our guide on its importance for you.
Your predicted potential lap time improvement
1.10s - 1.35s
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