in Les Hunaudieres (the long straight) that were imposed by the FIA a few years
ago. Back then, they were able to do over 400km/h on the straight. <<
The description on the website also implies that it's the pre-chicane circuit:
"Your heart quickens. This is it - Le Mans. A frantic pulse, intense
concentration, the smell of petrol and exhaust ***ing your senses. The
lights turn to green and you are thrown back into your seats. A rush of
adrenaline and full acceleration out of the straight and you're into the
right-hander. The front of your car lifts as you power over the crest and under
the Dunlop Bridge. ..."
No mention of the Dunlop Chicane...
"... Hit the brakes hard as you approach the left-right combination, then fire
it up as you burn into Hunaudires. Foot to the floor, open it up and let it
loose. There's six kilometres of tarmac, waiting to be devoured. A gentle
right-hander is the only rest you get before the track turns wild again. ..."
No mention of chicanes in the Mulsanne.
"... Power over the hill and slam on the brakes. Drop down into a hard right at
90kph. Twist into the 'S' bend at Arnage. Now grapple with the steering wheel,
the G-force causing your head to be thrown from side to side. You burst into
the stands. Over 185,000 people. Back onto the straight and past the pit lane.
Lap time 3:49:221. The crowd explodes into a frenzy of cheers and applause.
Only 352 laps to go."
My only concern is that the lap time mentioned is more suited to the modern-day
circuit.
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John