by Ross Bentley | Dec 20, 2024 | Driving Directions
Sergio Perez is gone from F1. Technically, he’s gone from Red Bull F1, but unless the new Cadillac F1 team decides that Checo is the right experienced driver they need to lead their launch in 2026, we’ve seen the last of the Mexican on the Grand Prix grid. I’ve been a...
by Ross Bentley | Dec 18, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “The lap timer has become the post track session ‘thief of joy.’ I would have an absolute magical session with a perfect balance of speed and riding the limits of the car. I’d get out of the car on the highest of highs, then I’d open the phone lap timer. Upon...
by Ross Bentley | Dec 15, 2024 | Driving Directions
Today (and next Sunday), I’m writing about using a simulator to help you improve your real-world driving — both the why and the how. To start, I got my first high-end simulator back in 2004. At that time, I felt that it was a good tool for learning tracks, but also...
by Ross Bentley | Dec 11, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “I’ve been told, and read a book that said that I should always begin applying the throttle at the apex of a corner. Is that true?” A: Anyone who says that a driver should always start applying the throttle and/or accelerating at the apex — or before the apex, or...
by Ross Bentley | Dec 4, 2024 | Ask Ross, Driving Tips
Q: “How do you decide when, if, and how much curb to take when going for the qualifying or time trials lap? I have always thought in terms of time versus distance. Shortest distance is best. If the car seems stable, use the curbs. Does that make sense?” A: You got it:...
