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I'm surprised more drivers don't cover the inside line as tight as they could, like right up to the inside track limits.
If there is zero gap down the inside then the overtaking driver has no choice but to switch to the outside line.He'll be hoping to cut back and gain a better exit.Either that or go right around the outside.
The defending driver still holds all the cards though because he can afford to brake earlier and position his car in such away that his adversary can't turn in until he does. If he tries to run right around the outside then the defending driver can just run him wide at the exit.
The key factor for the defending driver is not to brake ultra late and miss the apex. He actually needs to brake earlier, keep his car alongside and in the process take control of when his adversary can turn in.
Most defending drivers get sucked into "The last of the late brakers" scenario when actually the opposite is required.
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