This thread is to discuss straights which are ended and started by one right corner, and one left corner.
Something like the two Malaysian straights, or the stretch between Parabolica and Ascar. Has to be said both are different too, as the Ascari exit is full throttle, while in Malaysia it's still traction limited.
In said corners, because you want to maximise the exit of the corner leading to the straight, and the entry of the following corner, you'll undoubtedly have to make a diagonal move across from one side of the track to the other. When do you folks think is the optimal time for the move? For the sake of this discussion let's discuss more on the actual technique and it's effects rather than bumps (some circuits you take a weird line for the diagonal due to bumps in the circuit)
I've heard many different techniques. On track days I personally exit onto the straight, then once I'm full throttle I point the car at my next braking zone, and I sort of just go straight on said line. Or in a flat out exit, I'll basically "extend" the corner just so when I straighten the steering I'm already pointed out.
I've also recently heard it's better to actually stay straight until you hit terminal velocity, then make the move across. Sounds somewhat counterintuitive to me as that means you'll start the diagonal when the downforce on the front is at its peak, and thus any movement of the wheel will have a greater amount of longitudinal deceleration by virtue of more friction. You'd need a sharper, more perpendicular diagonal too, but I've heard that it's outweighed by the fact that you'll have less tyre scrub drag along the way and the earlier acceleration will benefit you all the way through the track.
I've also heard a weird one before. Exit as normal, then once the car is at full throttle (if it isn't already brought the exit), hold a tiny steering amount that takes you to the next braking zone. Basically not straight lining at any point in the entire process.
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