Compare the same part of the lap

Telemetry traces plot measurements such as speed, throttle, braking and gear against distance around a lap. Compare drivers at the same point on track. A higher speed at one point does not necessarily mean a faster overall lap: braking, cornering and exit speed all contribute.

Look at braking and acceleration together

A speed trace shows where the car slows and accelerates. Throttle and brake traces help explain the change. Look at the sequence through a corner rather than a single sample. Recorded data may be sampled or incomplete, so avoid interpreting tiny differences as exact driver inputs.

Give tyre comparisons context

Use tyre and stint views to compare runs on similar compounds and tyre ages. Traffic, fuel burn, weather and safety-car periods also change lap times. A slower lap alone is not proof of tyre degradation; a sustained trend across comparable laps gives a more useful picture.

Choose the right analysis category

Performance groups speed and telemetry tools. Strategy covers tyres, stints and pit stops. Battles focuses on gaps and positions, while Conditions covers weather and race-control effects. Start with one question, such as why a gap changed, and combine the relevant views. Chart availability depends on prepared session data.