VIRGINIA

Whatever the track, the driver will be faced with an extremely technical circuit, harking back to another era. Analysing the “Full”, we can immediately see that the ups and downs, the succession of more or less fast turns and the short stretches severely tests both drivers and vehicles. The cars must be set-up perfectly to support the driver in the most technical sections. These include the group of S-turns, better known as “Climbing Esses”. Decidedly dangerous and hard to interpret, these sequences of turns are incredibly deceptive. Due to the abrupt changes in altitude, the cars very easily lose stability just when they are about to change direction.

The “Downhill Esses” also put drivers through their paces, as does “Hog Pen Corner”, with its double apex and constant radius. The only point where drivers can catch their breath is the “Back Straight”, which usually serves as the start for races held on the “South” circuit, although the undulating asphalt does not leave much leeway for distraction.