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Autopolis International Racing Course

4.674

km

17

Corners

1

Setups

0

Videos

Track Overview

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Autopolis International Racing Course is a advanced circuit with 17 corners over 4.674 km.

Setup Focus

  • High-speed stability is paramount through the esses — prioritize balanced downforce.
  • Strong brakes and a forward bias to handle the downhill braking zones.
  • Good mechanical grip for the hairpin exit onto the main straight.

Corner Analysis

3 corners
1

First Corner

Medium-speed right-hander downhill

Gear 3rd gear

First Corner

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Technique

Brake early before the crest, turn in late to avoid running wide on exit. The downhill nature makes braking distances shorter than expected.

Apex Strategy

Late apex

2

Esses

Fast left-right S-curves

Gear 5th gear

Esses

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Technique

Carry maximum speed through the flowing esses, using minimal steering inputs. The car needs good lateral grip to stay flat through here.

Apex Strategy

Geometric apex both

3

Hairpin

Tight hairpin right

Gear 2nd gear

Hairpin

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Technique

Hard braking, late turn-in to a very late apex. The key corner for overtaking. Maximize exit traction onto the back straight.

Apex Strategy

Very late apex

Car Setups

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Critical Risks

Common mistakes at this circuit

  • Downhill braking zones are deceptive — brake earlier than expected.
  • The fast esses punish oversteer — setup must be stable at high speed.
  • Turn 1 exit can catch drivers off-guard; running wide brings gravel trap risk.

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