Continuing in 7th gear, this turns takes you past the secondary pit entrance onto a straight leading to the T4/T5 switchback.

This turn lends itself to late braking and a late apex approach. It is the first of two 2nd gear 140 degree turns. This left/right combo creates a switchback leading onto the back straight. With cold tires this turn is often overshot. Just as easily traction can be lost getting back on the throttle coming out of the turn.

Another 140 degree turn, exiting onto the back straight. Getting back on the throttle out of this turn can be tricky, but is vital to maximize the following stretch. The back straight quickly opens into a series of long sweepers that can all be taken at full throttle in 7th gear.

This turn is a 2nd gear 180 degree turn. After exiting the turn, you should aim for the center of the track to straighten out the following bend and get set up on the right of the track for the downhill that follows.

Turn 7 is actually a chicane consisting of quick left, right, left turns. A lot of speed needs to be scrubbed off on the downhill before entering the turn. This last turn exits onto the front straight. It is usually navigated in 2nd, but it can be straightened out and taken in 3rd.

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