Brady Meyers - 5 key points for Sebring

Opened in 1950, the 6.019 kilometre circuit provides the ultimate challenge for drivers, who have to muster all of their skills to tame the 17 corners the track throws at you.

2022 winner Brady Meyers takes us through the key points to look out for at Sebring, highlighting what will have to be achieved to walk away with a decent result around arguably one of the most demanding circuits on the 2023 calendar.

1. Turn 1:

Tough corner and easy to mess up. Turn 1 is critical in setting up your lap. Get it right and you will be able to carry a lot of speed through the first sector of the lap. Get it wrong and it's hello Mr Concrete wall. Brake earlier than you think!

2. Turn 7, the hairpin:

After the update to the track there is a change in track surface on the run up to the hairpin. This will incentivise people into having a lunge. However for the overambitious this will also be a hotspot for chaos to occur.

3. Alan's Corner:

Affectionately known as Alan's Corner, this is another hotspot for incidents to happen. Deceptively tight and very easy to overshoot on the braking approach, it encourages competitors to have a dive. Getting power down out of the left-hander will be paramount for both laptime and tire life. Very easy to excite the right rear into wheelspin.

4. Back Section of the Track:

Knowing your track limits is important. The slowdowns here can bite viciously, especially at the start of the race.

5. Sunset Bend:

Another very deceptive corner. It is very easy to both overshoot and underdrive this section, especially under the rear wing of another competitor. The inside fence juts out at the first part, preying on the unwary. Traction and ride control out of this corner is key, very easy to burn the left rear.

Sidenote: Fuel.

Make sure you have enough. It can be the difference between winning and finishing fourth!