Fuel Load and Lap Time Explained: The Powerful Math Behind Faster Race Pace
Every 10 kg of onboard fuel is worth roughly 0.25 to 0.40 seconds per lap in top-level circuit racing, depending on track layout, braking demand, tire energy, and aero sensitivity. That number is the backbone of race engineering models because mass changes far more than straight-line speed. It alters braking distance, entry rotation, traction phase … Read more