How to be fast at Monza on Assetto Corsa Competizione - Track Guide
Summary
TLDRThis video offers a comprehensive guide to mastering Monza, one of the world's fastest circuits, focusing on braking distances, curb usage, and car selection. Using a BMW M6 as an example, it provides tips for navigating key turns like the Retifulio chicane and Ascari, emphasizing the importance of early power application and exit speed. The guide also includes reference laps for different skill levels and encourages practice to find the perfect braking points for individual car setups.
Takeaways
- ποΈ Monza is known as the 'Cathedral of Speed' and is one of the fastest circuits on Earth, requiring precise braking and cornering.
- π¦ The Rettifilo chicane is a critical point where braking just before the 150 marker and using the flat curb is advised to avoid the sausage curb.
- π Trail braking can be utilized when entering the Rettifilo chicane, especially if downshifting to first gear is necessary.
- π The BMW M6 is highlighted as a quick car in straight lines, making it a strong choice for Monza's circuit.
- π The importance of using the full runoff space and getting power early to maximize speed on the straights is emphasized.
- π The Curva Grande is navigated by staying tight to the right and aiming for the flat curb, avoiding the sausage curb for a smoother ride.
- π The Lesmo corners require early braking and precise cornering to maintain speed and avoid understeer.
- π Ascari is influenced by car choice and setup, with the ability to ride over big curbs saving significant lap time if done correctly.
- βοΈ The Parabolica corner demands a careful approach, with the focus on early apexing and avoiding the infamous yellow sausage curb that can cause a car to understeer.
- π Practice is key, with the suggestion to start braking earlier than necessary and gradually adjust to find the perfect braking point for your car and setup.
- π The Mercedes is also recommended for Monza due to its excellent curb riding capabilities, as showcased in other track guides.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the video guide for Monza?
-The main focus of the video guide is to provide tips for navigating the Monza circuit, emphasizing braking distances, margins, and avoiding mid-pack starts in public lobbies.
Which car is featured in the video for its performance on the Monza circuit?
-The BMW M6 is featured as one of the quickest cars in straight-line speed, making it a strong choice for the Monza circuit.
What is the recommended braking strategy for the Retifulio chicane?
-The recommended braking strategy is to brake just before the 150 marker, stay on the white line, and use trail braking as needed to slow down the car until the apex.
What should be avoided at the Retifulio chicane when braking and turning?
-Avoid the sausage curb and aim to use the flat curb on the inside while flicking back to the left for the second part of the chicane.
How does the BMW's braking performance compare to its straight-line speed?
-The BMW has good straight-line performance but isn't as good in the brakes, suggesting that braking points may need to be slightly later compared to other cars.
What is the recommended approach for the Curva Grande section of the track?
-The approach involves shortening the curve as much as possible by keeping the car tight to the right in preparation for the next chicane.
What is the strategy for the Lesmo 1 and Lesmo 2 corners?
-For Lesmo 1, start braking just before the orange marking on the right-hand side armco barrier and aim for two tires on the inside curb. For Lesmo 2, brake just before the 50-meter board, change down to third, and ride the slightly flatter red and white curb.
How should drivers approach the Ascari section of the track?
-Drivers should approach the Ascari section by being all the way over to the right, braking just after the orange mark on the armco before the 100 board, and aiming to get the car turned in and over the big curbs on the inside.
What is the key to a successful exit from the Parabolica corner?
-The key is to focus on slowing down enough to avoid understeer, getting power early, opening up the steering, and letting the car run out while avoiding the yellow sausage curb.
What is the recommended practice method for finding the perfect braking point for each corner?
-Start braking slightly earlier for each corner than necessary and then ease it further back every lap to find the perfect point for your car and setup combination.
Which other car is mentioned as a good pick for the Monza circuit due to its handling over curbs?
-The Mercedes is mentioned as a good pick due to its ability to ride the curbs wonderfully.
Outlines
ποΈ Monza Circuit Driving Tips and Strategy
This paragraph provides an in-depth guide for navigating the Monza circuit, a renowned racing track in Italy. The focus is on braking techniques, cornering strategies, and car setup to optimize speed and handling. The BMW M6 is highlighted as a preferred choice due to its straight-line speed, but adjustments may be needed based on the vehicle's braking capabilities. Key areas discussed include the Retifulio chicane, where braking before the 150 marker and utilizing the flat curb are emphasized, and the Lesmo corners, where early braking and curb usage are crucial for maintaining speed. The Ascari section and the Parabolica are also covered, with advice on curb interaction and maintaining throttle to avoid understeer. The video script concludes with a demonstration of a full lap at speed.
π Reference Laps and Practice Techniques for Monza
The second paragraph offers advice on practicing the Monza track effectively by gradually adjusting braking points to find the optimal entry for each corner. It suggests starting with earlier braking and then fine-tuning it lap by lap. The paragraph also mentions that the Mercedes is another suitable car for this track due to its excellent curb riding capabilities. The summary includes key points to focus on, such as heavy braking for the first chicane, maintaining speed through curves, and being conservative in the Lesmo section. The importance of exit speed and curb usage in the Ascari and Parabolica sections is reiterated, with a reminder to avoid the infamous yellow sausage curb that can cause a significant loss of control. The paragraph concludes with a call to action for viewers to share their experiences and engage with the content by liking, subscribing, and commenting on the video.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Traction Channel
π‘Monza
π‘Breaking Distances
π‘Margins
π‘Public Lobby
π‘BMW M6
π‘Retifulio Chicane
π‘Trail Braking
π‘Curb
π‘Parabolica
π‘Slipstream
Highlights
Introduction to Monza, the 'Cathedral of Speed', and its significance in Italian motorsport culture.
Emphasis on the importance of judging braking distances and margins at one of the fastest circuits on Earth.
Advice on avoiding starting mid-pack in a public lobby to prevent getting caught in the chaos at Rettifilo chicane.
The BMW M6 is chosen for its straight-line speed, making it a strong pick for the circuit.
Detailed analysis of braking and cornering techniques entering the Rettifilo chicane.
Instructions on using the flat curb and avoiding the sausage curb for optimal traction.
The BMW's good straight-line performance but slightly later braking points compared to other cars.
Techniques for navigating the Curva Grande, including braking and curb usage.
Car setup considerations for different tracks and the impact on performance.
Approach to Lesmo 1, including braking points and curb usage for optimal car handling.
The importance of early power application and steering management exiting Lesmo 2.
The Ascari section's sensitivity to car choice and setup, affecting lap times.
Strategies for navigating the chicanes and curbs in the Ascari section without understeering.
The Parabolica's unique challenges, including braking, apexing, and managing the exit curb.
A full-speed lap demonstration to illustrate the application of the discussed techniques.
Reference laps provided for different skill levels to help viewers gauge their performance.
A practice strategy of gradually finding the perfect braking point for each car and setup.
The Mercedes as an alternative car choice for its excellent curb riding capabilities.
Key points summary for quick reference and practice, including braking, apexing, and curb usage.
Closing remarks encouraging viewer interaction and subscription for more content.
Transcripts
hello everyone and welcome back to the
traction channel for another ascetic
course of competency only track guide
this edition brings us to the heart of
italian motorsport culture and the
cathedral of speed that is monza
this is one of the fastest circuits on
earth and it's all about judging your
breaking distances and getting your
margins right it is also the one place
you definitely don't want to find
yourself starting mid-pack in a public
lobby as i'm sure many of you will have
found out
hopefully this video will give you some
tips for monza that can get you out
front and avoid the carnage that
inevitably ensues into the retifulio
chicane
in this video we have gone with the bmw
m6 one of the quickest cars in straight
line and therefore always a strong pick
for the circuit
now it's time to jump into the analysis
as you head into the retifulia chicane
break just before the 150 marker stay on
the white line keeping the car nice and
straight until you reach the turning
point
not long before the actual corner
markers since this is such a big braking
zone
quite often you will find yourself
needing to slow down the car all the way
until the apex
so if you need to use a little bit of
trail braking as you turn in and get
down to first gear
use the flat curb on the inside but
avoid the sausage curb stay over to the
right if you can
and flick back over to the left for the
second part aiming again to use the flat
curb but avoiding the sausage curb
getting the power nice and early opening
up the steering and using all of the
extra runoff space
it's worth noting that this bmw has good
straight line performance compared to
other cars but isn't as good in the
brakes
so breaking points may be slightly later
if you pick another car
shorten curved grande as much as you can
by keeping the car in tight and get
yourself fully over to the right
in preparation for the dela rogers
chicane break just before the orange
mark on the armco staying on the white
line as you do so and shifting down to
second
again aim to hit the flat curb whilst
avoiding the sausage curb
change direction quickly and try to get
the power down immediately with the same
rules again applying for the curbs for
the right hand section
some cars like the mercedes can be set
up softly to ride the bigger curbs so at
least give them a try when testing
use all of the exit curb and hope that
the bumps don't slow you down too much
for lesmo one you want to start breaking
just before the orange marking on the
right hand side armco barrier
it's not an ideal reference point but
with no distance markers it can be quite
tricky
so just make sure you practice this and
find the point that feels best for you
start turning in reasonably early aiming
to put two tires on the inside curb
this should help the car pull round
without much understeer allowing you to
get on the power nice and early and open
up the steering
use all of the exit curb that you
require to keep the speed up the lesbo 2
start breaking just a touch before the
50 meter board
change down to third and aim to ride the
slightly flatter red and white curve
whilst avoiding the raised screen
section
again some cars will handle this better
than others through here so if the green
area does work for you by all means feel
free to use it
the main priority here is to get on the
power nice and early to give yourself
the maximum amount of speed onto the
straight
again utilizing the extra runoff area
the next section through ascari is
another that will be heavily affected by
car choice and setup
so bear this in mind when making your
selections as you approach the scary
make sure you're all the way over to the
right
start breaking just after the orange
mark on the armco before the 100 board
change down to third and aim to get your
car turned in and over those big curbs
on the inside
they look a bit daunting but if you can
set your car up to ride over these
without issue then you will save a huge
amount of lap time
i tend to position the car so that i'm
about 75 over the yellow and black
strips
when you hit them at the right angle and
speed it feels super stable and very
satisfying so it's worth practicing
as you exit make sure you set yourself
up to ride the right hand side red and
white curbs
you want to maintain as much throttle as
you can through here without
understeering
just watch out as some cars do like to
step out a wee bit on these curves
once you've hugged the curb all the way
around aim to smash the left hand apex
curve and short shift to fourth
this is similar to the other curb if
your car is set up well and you hit this
at the right speed and angle
you will comfortably sail over it and
gain lots of satisfying lap time
otherwise the curb will throw the car
right and see you under steering wide
so again be careful to learn this make
sure that you use all of the exit
curbing and matting
the saskari section really does make her
break the lap and either put you in a
good mood or a bad mood heading into the
parabolica you want to break it around
the 100 meter board turning in at around
50 and trail breaking in for a nice
early apex in third gear
try and focus on slowing it down enough
to avoid any unwanted understeer
getting the power nice and early opening
out the steering and letting the car run
out
the only thing to look out for here is
the yellow sausage curb that infamously
launched alex perrone's f3 car in 2019
whatever you do don't hit it as long as
your line and speed are okay through the
apex of parabolica
you will have nothing to worry about
except obviously the car is right on
your tail about to steal a massive
slipstream down the pit straight
yeah worry about those anyway that is a
lap of monza on acc
and now let's play it for you at full
speed so you can see how it all strings
together
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this video we've also put up a couple of
reference laps these being am
pro-am and pro for you guys to aim for
depending on your ability level
so there we have our lap of monza the
best way to practice this one is to
start braking slightly earlier for each
corner than you need to
and then ease it further back every lap
by doing this you will find the perfect
point for your car and setup combination
without getting overly frustrated in the
process
the mercedes is also a good pick here as
it rides the curves wonderfully as you
may have seen in some of the other track
guides
in general it's just about learning how
your car reacts over each curb
and getting used to consistently hitting
the right parts of them
to finish up i'm going to summarize the
key points in 10 seconds
heavy breaking for edge failure and
focus on your apex is an extra short
curve of grande bounce from
cryptocurrency for dolorosia be
conservative through lies more one and
smooth realize what two thinking about
the exit speed destroy the crabs at
scary use to run off trail break and hug
the line through parabolica don't catch
a flight on the exit
so that concludes this edition of our
track guide series as always
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