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How teams approach the challenge of a new track
This weekend marks the return of the French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard, a circuit that has changed considerably since F1 last raced there in 1990. The teams don't find themselves heading to all-new venues very often. So, how did the team approach this rare occurrence? The first step in preparing for the French GP was to generate accurate maps of Paul Ricard, which features a 3.63 mile (5.842km) lap (made up of 15 corners, six left and nine right). The simplest way to create these is from engineering drawings of the circuit, knowing the kerbs and the topography of it. However, most teams these days will try to use laser-generated Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) maps, which are even more...
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