Brands Hatch Indy
Brands Hatch is a stone’s throw from south London, but a million miles away from the capital’s urban sprawl. For seasoned veterans and newcomers alike, Brands has an aura and an appeal like no other British circuit.
Largely, the circuit remains as it has been for decades, and from a driver’s point of view it has lots of undulations and challenges. It’s one of the last unspoiled circuits that works for both the driver and the fan.
The venue is owned and operated by Jonathan Palmer‘s MotorSport Vision organisation where driving experience days, trackdays and race weekends continue to take place.
Corner one – Paddock
Approach the corner as much to the left as possible and braking in the straightest possible line as well. The turning point is just before the start of the gravel and a nice slow turn of the steering wheel so you pick a latish apex. Look a long way up ahead through the corner towards turn two to help prevent running out too wide on the exit.
Corner two – Druids
Aim to break under the bride, positively and gently bring the car in towards the corner – then pick up a late apex and slowly undo the steering angle towards the exit of the corner.
Corner Three – Graham Hill
Braking on a very mild turn – aim to be as close to the curb on the right as possible and turn in just before the curb ends. Pick up a latish apex on the inside and power through the corner.
Corner four – Surtees
This is a very fast, committed, chicane styled corner and is important not to turn in too quickly or too early and hit an early apex otherwise it affects the flow of the corner. Depending what car you are driving, you can actually take this corner flat out and gain time.
It’s not a problem if you use some of the inside curb if your car doesn’t react too badly to it and becomes unstable
Corner five – Clearways
A very important corner around Brands hatch as this leads onto the main pit straight, so therefore a good exit is crucial. If you get the turn in point and the correct amount of steering angle, then you can do this corner with one steering arc, turn in, clip the late apex and use full width of track on exit of corner, then allow the car to come back to hugging the pit wall down the pit straight.
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