Gerards

The first bend defines the whole circuit. Gerards is as fast a bend as you will find in the UK, and is more than 180 degrees. Nowhere will test the balance of the car, and reward your smoothness, as much as this corner.

Some smaller cars, and those with downforce may be able to take this bend flat. Others will need to brake or lift in order to settle the car into the corner. Turn in is late, gradually coming into a classic apex 2/3rds of the way around the bend. However, a multitude of lines are possible, including hooking a wheel over the apron in the first half of the corner for some cars. It is important to keep looking ahead. The exit point is much further away than you expect, and many an accident has happened as drivers run out of room on exit. Another point, watch your oil pressure light... this corner creates oil surge like no other.

Stebbe Straight

Leaving Gerards, the Stebbe Straight is pretty short. It is the fastest part of the track and it is important to try and carry that speed through the Lake Esses.

Lake Esses

Again, a late turn in will allow you to thread a direct line from apex to apex that avoids scrubbing speed. Aim to be back on the throttle from the first apex all the way through the second (use the kerb here if your car can take it) and power on up to the hairpin.

Shaws

If you got the Esses right, the hairpin arrives very, very quickly. The corner itself is straightforward, but you need to pick a line on approach that avoids the bumps. The track is pretty wide at the exit, which will allow you to go out to the kerb... but avoid going on it, as you will hinder traction.

Devils Elbow

Devil's Elbow is not an issue in many less powerful cars and is flat out. Practice will tell you what line allows you to avoid the bumps and keep your car settled. In the wet, or for drivers of very powerful cars, the elbow becomes a real corner.