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Pedal Behavior Analysis

  • Writer: Shang Chih Dai
    Shang Chih Dai
  • Jan 15
  • 1 min read

In this specific lap, how and where is the driver spending their time budget?



  • Throttle Only ( Green)

    • Description: The driver is accelerating without any brake application.

    • Includes: Full throttle and partial throttle (feathering).

    • Statistic: Typically the largest portion of the lap (approx. 70-75%).

  • Brake Only (Pink)

    • Description: Heavy braking zones. The driver has fully released the throttle and is applying significant brake pressure.

    • Objective: To scrub off speed rapidly during the initial deceleration phase before corner entry.

  • Trail Braking (Orange)

    • Description: A transition phase where the driver begins steering into the corner while gradually tapering off brake pressure.

    • Function: Helps shift the Weight Transfer (Center of Gravity) to the front, increasing front-end grip to aid rotation.

  • Coasting (Grey)

    • Description: Zero throttle and zero brake application.

    • Context: The car is rolling under its own momentum. Used for Lift & Coast (fuel saving) or during the brief moment in mid-corner before getting back on power.


 
 
 

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