08-20-2019, 07:55 AM
It happens to me frequently.
Remember that we mostly do 20min sprint races here, so they are like quali sessions. Fuel load is rarely an issue and tires only really go off the last 3 laps or so.
So you hit a sweet spot around mid race where grip is good, fuel is low (enough) and you're in a good rythm.
From my experience the ideal moment for a fastest lap is the last lap in quali: no fuel and highest grip. But you need to nail it that lap and not have any traffic. In race you get a few shots if you race in no man's land.
Usually by the end of the week my fastest race lap and my fastest quali lap are very close.
Cheers
Chris
Remember that we mostly do 20min sprint races here, so they are like quali sessions. Fuel load is rarely an issue and tires only really go off the last 3 laps or so.
So you hit a sweet spot around mid race where grip is good, fuel is low (enough) and you're in a good rythm.
From my experience the ideal moment for a fastest lap is the last lap in quali: no fuel and highest grip. But you need to nail it that lap and not have any traffic. In race you get a few shots if you race in no man's land.
Usually by the end of the week my fastest race lap and my fastest quali lap are very close.
Cheers
Chris