While Circuit de la Sarthe seems pretty easy because of how much time you spend full throttle on the straights, this is actually what makes it that much more challenging. If you make a mistake in one of those corners before a long straight, you’ll be paying the price for it during that whole straight. Additionally, track limits around this track are very strict and sometimes a little bit inconsistent on Gran Turismo 7. So let’s take a quick look at some tips that could help you on your lap around Le Mans.
Even though the track limits are a big danger, this is also where the majority of the lap time lays. By knowing exactly how much you can cut, especially through turns 2 and 3 and both Mulsanne chicanes, you can gain a good few tenths in the section of the track that seems to be nothing more than a straight. But the end of the lap still remains the most important part. Your line through turn 19 will set the rhythm all the way through turn 23, and once again the knowledge of track limits will play the big part on the exit of turn 23 and through the final two chicanes.
For the more in-depth guide on how to find pace around Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans) we highly recommend to watch our dedicated Lap Guide video that you can find down below.
Lap Guide
Braking Zones and Corner Speeds
History
Located south of the city, on the road to Tours, the 24 Hours circuit has changed since its creation in 1923. The origin of this circuit is closely related to the Grand Prix of France, which took place in the Sarthe in 1906 .
This endurance race took place over two days and in a larger route connecting the following towns: Le Mans, Saint-Calais and La Ferte Bernard. After many adventures followed with many transactions, the 24 Hours circuit was born in 1923 under the leadership of three men: Georges Durand, founder of the Information Centre of the Alpes Mancelles, Charles Faroux and journalist Emile Coquille, director of Rudge bicycles -Whitworth.
Since its inception, the length of the plot (17.262 km) was gradually reduced to 13 629 km to provide optimal security related to technological change, especially as the cars approach the speed of 400 km / h on the Mulsanne Straight. You can learn more about the history of the Circuit de la Sarthe here.
Telemetry
You can download the telemetry from Iggy’s fast lap shown in the lap guide video above and use it to compare to your own captured telemetry. If you need help getting started capturing and viewing your own Gran Turismo telemetry you can check out our quick start guide.
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