AI F1 and sim racing coach
Text your problem, a photo or a clip. Get one fix and one drill back in seconds. Here are 30 of the most common f1 and sim racing problems, answered.
I brake too early into hairpins. How do I fix it?
Brake hard, then bleed off: Full pressure in a straight line, then release as you turn. Feel it: one big stamp, then your foot slowly lifts as the wheel turns in. Drill: Brake marker ladder. Brake at one board for 3 laps, then 5 metres later each lap you still make the corner.
I lock up into turn one. How do I fix it?
Brake hard, then bleed off: Full pressure in a straight line, then release as you turn. Feel it: one big stamp, then your foot slowly lifts as the wheel turns in. Drill: Brake marker ladder. Brake at one board for 3 laps, then 5 metres later each lap you still make the corner.
I run wide on corner exit. How do I fix it?
Straight wheel, then throttle: Unwind the steering before full throttle. Feel it: throttle and steering are a seesaw. As one goes down, the other goes up. Drill: Throttle patience. 5 laps where you only go full throttle once the wheel is straight.
My lap times are inconsistent. How do I fix it?
Same marks every lap: Same braking board, apex kerb and exit kerb every lap. Feel it: your laps feel boring. Boring is fast. Drill: Ghost laps. Chase your best ghost for 10 laps and match its braking points.
I lose time in slow corners. How do I fix it?
Straight wheel, then throttle: Unwind the steering before full throttle. Feel it: throttle and steering are a seesaw. As one goes down, the other goes up. Drill: Throttle patience. 5 laps where you only go full throttle once the wheel is straight.
I can not find the apex in fast corners. How do I fix it?
Hit the apex: Clip the apex with the car rotated, eyes already on the exit. Feel it: the car is pointed at the exit as you touch the apex kerb. Drill: One-corner reps. One corner, 20 runs, change one thing at a time.
I get too much wheelspin out of slow corners. How do I fix it?
Straight wheel, then throttle: Unwind the steering before full throttle. Feel it: throttle and steering are a seesaw. As one goes down, the other goes up. Drill: Throttle patience. 5 laps where you only go full throttle once the wheel is straight.
My tyres overheat after a few laps. How do I fix it?
Smooth on the tyres: Smooth inputs keep the tyres in their window. Feel it: no squeal, no slide. The car feels heavy and planted. Drill: Tyre stint. A 15-lap stint with every lap within 0.3 seconds.
I struggle in the wet. How do I fix it?
Smooth on the tyres: Smooth inputs keep the tyres in their window. Feel it: no squeal, no slide. The car feels heavy and planted. Drill: Tyre stint. A 15-lap stint with every lap within 0.3 seconds.
My race starts are slow. How do I fix it?
Plan the move: Pick your move a corner early; defend the inside once. Feel it: you know where you will pass two corners before you get there. Drill: Ghost laps. Chase your best ghost for 10 laps and match its braking points.
I lose places on lap one. How do I fix it?
Plan the move: Pick your move a corner early; defend the inside once. Feel it: you know where you will pass two corners before you get there. Drill: Ghost laps. Chase your best ghost for 10 laps and match its braking points.
I miss my DRS window. How do I fix it?
Plan the move: Pick your move a corner early; defend the inside once. Feel it: you know where you will pass two corners before you get there. Drill: Ghost laps. Chase your best ghost for 10 laps and match its braking points.
I am slow through chicanes. How do I fix it?
Turn in once: One clean turn of the wheel, late enough to see the apex. Feel it: one smooth input, no second correction mid-corner. Drill: One-corner reps. One corner, 20 runs, change one thing at a time.
I do not trust the car under braking. How do I fix it?
Brake hard, then bleed off: Full pressure in a straight line, then release as you turn. Feel it: one big stamp, then your foot slowly lifts as the wheel turns in. Drill: Brake marker ladder. Brake at one board for 3 laps, then 5 metres later each lap you still make the corner.
My qualifying lap never comes together. How do I fix it?
Same marks every lap: Same braking board, apex kerb and exit kerb every lap. Feel it: your laps feel boring. Boring is fast. Drill: Ghost laps. Chase your best ghost for 10 laps and match its braking points.
I struggle to overtake. How do I fix it?
Plan the move: Pick your move a corner early; defend the inside once. Feel it: you know where you will pass two corners before you get there. Drill: Ghost laps. Chase your best ghost for 10 laps and match its braking points.
I defend badly into the braking zone. How do I fix it?
Plan the move: Pick your move a corner early; defend the inside once. Feel it: you know where you will pass two corners before you get there. Drill: Ghost laps. Chase your best ghost for 10 laps and match its braking points.
My tyre management falls apart. How do I fix it?
Smooth on the tyres: Smooth inputs keep the tyres in their window. Feel it: no squeal, no slide. The car feels heavy and planted. Drill: Tyre stint. A 15-lap stint with every lap within 0.3 seconds.
I miss my marks in sector three. How do I fix it?
Same marks every lap: Same braking board, apex kerb and exit kerb every lap. Feel it: your laps feel boring. Boring is fast. Drill: Ghost laps. Chase your best ghost for 10 laps and match its braking points.
I turn in too early. How do I fix it?
Turn in once: One clean turn of the wheel, late enough to see the apex. Feel it: one smooth input, no second correction mid-corner. Drill: One-corner reps. One corner, 20 runs, change one thing at a time.
My trail braking feels wrong. How do I fix it?
Brake hard, then bleed off: Full pressure in a straight line, then release as you turn. Feel it: one big stamp, then your foot slowly lifts as the wheel turns in. Drill: Brake marker ladder. Brake at one board for 3 laps, then 5 metres later each lap you still make the corner.
I lose the rear on throttle. How do I fix it?
Straight wheel, then throttle: Unwind the steering before full throttle. Feel it: throttle and steering are a seesaw. As one goes down, the other goes up. Drill: Throttle patience. 5 laps where you only go full throttle once the wheel is straight.
I am slow on an out lap. How do I fix it?
Smooth on the tyres: Smooth inputs keep the tyres in their window. Feel it: no squeal, no slide. The car feels heavy and planted. Drill: Tyre stint. A 15-lap stint with every lap within 0.3 seconds.
I am lost on a new track. How do I fix it?
Same marks every lap: Same braking board, apex kerb and exit kerb every lap. Feel it: your laps feel boring. Boring is fast. Drill: Ghost laps. Chase your best ghost for 10 laps and match its braking points.
I hit the kerbs too hard. How do I fix it?
Hit the apex: Clip the apex with the car rotated, eyes already on the exit. Feel it: the car is pointed at the exit as you touch the apex kerb. Drill: One-corner reps. One corner, 20 runs, change one thing at a time.
My pit entry costs me time. How do I fix it?
Same marks every lap: Same braking board, apex kerb and exit kerb every lap. Feel it: your laps feel boring. Boring is fast. Drill: Ghost laps. Chase your best ghost for 10 laps and match its braking points.
My car setup feels off. How do I fix it?
Smooth on the tyres: Smooth inputs keep the tyres in their window. Feel it: no squeal, no slide. The car feels heavy and planted. Drill: Tyre stint. A 15-lap stint with every lap within 0.3 seconds.
I lose focus in long races. How do I fix it?
Same marks every lap: Same braking board, apex kerb and exit kerb every lap. Feel it: your laps feel boring. Boring is fast. Drill: Ghost laps. Chase your best ghost for 10 laps and match its braking points.
I am too aggressive on the throttle. How do I fix it?
Straight wheel, then throttle: Unwind the steering before full throttle. Feel it: throttle and steering are a seesaw. As one goes down, the other goes up. Drill: Throttle patience. 5 laps where you only go full throttle once the wheel is straight.
I struggle with ERS deployment. How do I fix it?
Straight wheel, then throttle: Unwind the steering before full throttle. Feel it: throttle and steering are a seesaw. As one goes down, the other goes up. Drill: Throttle patience. 5 laps where you only go full throttle once the wheel is straight.
Superstar is made by Valaritas AI, Inc. Coaching replies are AI-generated. Athletes appear on Superstar only with their permission.