Which set of telemetry metrics are used to assess cornering performance?

• A. Brake pressure at entry; Steering angle relative to the required line; Throttle position/acceleration at exit
• B. Oil temperature; Tire width; Lap count
• C. Engine RPM; Fuel pressure; Wheel angle
• D. Brake wear; Gear selection; Steering wheel torque

Answer: (A)

When evaluating cornering performance, you want data that shows how the car is managed through the turn: how fast you enter, how precisely you follow the intended path, and how quickly you accelerate out. Brake pressure at entry reveals how hard and when the car is slowed before hitting the apex, which sets the entry speed and line. Steering angle relative to the required line shows how closely the driver adheres to the optimal path through the corner; it indicates whether you’re steering too little, too much, or too late. Throttle position or acceleration at exit captures how effectively you regain speed after the apex; the right throttle control leads to a strong, smooth exit and a higher exit speed.

Together, these metrics give a complete picture of cornering performance: entry control, line precision, and exit acceleration. Other data like oil temperature, lap count, tire width, engine RPM, fuel pressure, wheel angle, brake wear, gear selection, or steering wheel torque may relate to overall performance or the car’s condition, but they don’t directly describe how well a corner is been managed.