Best lap ~8:09
The engineer in me can't help but analyse! Better give in to it and do it while it's fresh in the mind. Comparison with Adam Dean's Z/28 lap in 2014, each minute is reset back to a synchronised start.
Things in my favour: more power, less weight, more tyre, less bumpy track and a gripper warmer day.
Things in Adam's favour: more talent, more experience, more bravery, most importantly a sighting lap and knowledge that he is the only thing on track so able to drive at 110%.
Minute 1: I lose 7 seconds.
Minute 2: I lose 12 seconds, a heap due to catching the car at Flugplatz at the wrong point and making a mess of the overtake!
Minute 3: I only lose 5.5 secs, not too bad.
Minute 4: I lose 8 secs.
Minute 5: I only lose 4.5secs, mainly due to power advantage. The Porsche doesn't cost me any time.
Minute 6: I lose 7 secs. The hatchback doesn't cost me any time.
Minute 7: I lose 6.5 seconds.
Minute 8: despite Adam's best efforts in the sudden rain I gain 1.5 secs! Total: I lose 49secs over not even a full BtG lap!
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