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Laps Remaining

Understand the remaining laps and how close a car is to meeting or exceeding the expected lap count.

 

Overview

The Laps Remaining plugin in ONE TIMING provides critical data on the number of laps left in the race for a specific car. It works in conjunction with the Simulation Results plugin, which determines whether the race is limited by time or distance. This insight helps predict the total number of laps expected in the race.

 

Key Metrics Explained

The plugin interface displays several key metrics to help teams monitor race progress and make strategic decisions:

Lap

  • Definition: The number of laps already completed by the car.
  • Example: In the screenshot below, the car has completed 52 laps and is currently on lap 53.

Race

  • Definition: The total number of laps expected for the race, as calculated by the simulation.
  • Example: The race is expected to have a total of 65 laps.

Remain

  • Definition: The number of laps the car still needs to complete to reach the chequered flag.
  • Example: The car has 13 laps remaining to finish the race.

Margin

  • Definition: The time gap (in seconds) a car must close to trigger an additional lap.
  • Example: The car needs to make up 21.4 seconds to extend the race by one lap.

Pace

  • Definition: The current reference pace used in calculations. This pace accounts for factors like tire degradation, weight changes, overtakes, and traffic. However, it serves as a general reference for awareness.
  • Example: The reference pace is 49.2 seconds per lap.

L+1

  • Definition: The estimated average lap time improvement required to add one more lap to the race.
  • Example: The car must improve its lap time by 1.8 seconds (to 47.4 seconds) to trigger an additional lap.

L-1

  • Definition: The estimated average lap time reduction needed to remove one lap from the race.
  • Example: The car would need to slow down by 2.5 seconds (to 51.7 seconds) to eliminate one lap.
 
 

Context Menu Features

The Context Menu allows you to focus on specific cars or classes, providing tailored insights:

  • Targeting a Specific Class: Select a reference class to view metrics relative to the leader or potential winner of that class.
  • Targeting a Specific Driver: Choose a driver to display metrics specific to their car. This is particularly useful for lapped cars, as the total lap count already reflects their position in the race.
 
 

Practical Use Cases

The Laps Remaining plugin is invaluable for race engineers and strategists who need to:

  • Monitor race progress and remaining laps.
  • Adjust strategies based on time gaps or pace changes.
  • Predict whether additional laps will be triggered or avoided.
 

By leveraging this data, teams can make informed decisions to optimize performance and manage risks during the race.