0:00 Lap 1
1:50 Fastest Lap
4:08 Ze end

Finally experienced my first trackday with this R56! Without any simulator practice beforehand, the anticipation was nerve-wracking—especially after watching countless POVs showcasing this track's thrilling yet dangerous nature.

I spent the morning doing as many co-drives as possible to learn the layout without risking my life (though a few close calls happened even from the passenger seat). Eventually, I pushed aside thoughts of the rear end snapping and sending me rolling into the minimal runoff area, and just went for it.

After a few laps, I discovered the track was more manageable than it appeared—as long as you followed the classic racing philosophy: "if in doubt, flat out." Staying committed through the throttle and braking only in the right spots kept everything smooth, making this the best trackday experience ever!

Amazing company with @drivedivisionportugal the day even better. To achieve perfection, I only needed to beat the track record (spoiler alert: like my 2nd gear, it was just not there).

Car Setup:
Stock Mini Cooper S R56 (N18)
Braided lines with RBF660 fluid
Michelin PS5 (Front) & PS4 (Rear) - both with 3mm tread remaining

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