Adelaide - Turn 1 chicane proper exit

[Seahawks1Fan]

Hey guys,

I want to clarify how the Turn 1 chicane exit should be taken. I'm seeing many of the laps showing up on LR as "not clean". I'm guessing many of you are cutting through this section. You will gain easily over a half second per lap by cutting this section. While it will be difficult to police it, I would recommend that if you do accidently cut through the curb exit of the chicane, you should give back any time you gained. The general rule of thumb in this series is that you need to keep at least 2 tires on the tarmac at all times.

Please try to police yourselves on this during the race as I don't intend (or have time) to have debates afterward. Just be aware that if the Stewards do see that you gained an unfair advantage by doing this, you will be penalized.

Here are examples.


Proper exit of the Turn 1 chicane





Improper exit of the Turn 1 chicane





If you are forced out there by someone due to side by side racing and have to take evasive action to avoid a wreck, that's a different story than cutting it blatantly. Just try to use your best judgement.

[helios16v]

Just a reminder, if you do have to run wide in avoidance, you still need to give any time/positions gained back.



I fully expect to see a few cars out there on the first lap, just make sure when you rejoin, you're still next to the cars you entered the corner with.

[Seahawks1Fan]

Great point Chris. Blending back in is key.