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Originally Posted by Hazard
But strangely Vauxhall's and Toledo's faster at the first trap - so BMW's have the pace on the straight which will be handy when overtaking.
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First speed trap is mid-way along Cooper Straight, which relies on getting a good exit from Graham Hill Bend. The start/finish line is longer drag so more representative of straight line speed. Bell was 5th quickest over the finish line but right at the back over a full lap.
I think that backs up the argument we were having about WTCC BMWs being quicker round Curibita being partly because it had a lot of long straights - the BMWs are definitely quicker in a straight line but lose out in the twisty bits.