GTWS 2026 Round 4: Nurburgring 24h | Porsche 911 RSR (LIVE REPLAY)

Описание: Track: Nürburgring 24h
Car: Porsche 911 RSR (991) '17
Grid Position: P15
Finish Position: P13

Executive Summary
A challenging round defined by technical transition and the unforgiving nature of the "Green Hell." Competing with a brand-new Fanatec ClubSport DD+ and V3 Pedals (freshly modified with the BPK), the primary objective was adaptation. While the raw result (P13) was below expectations, the race served as a vital high-pressure "shakedown" for the new hardware configuration.

Qualifying: The Learning Curve
Qualifying was a struggle as muscle memory for the new 15Nm base and stiffened brake pedal had not yet solidified. Several minor errors and "over-corrections" on the Nordschleife sector led to a disjointed lap, resulting in a P15 start. The increased fidelity of the DD+ initially proved overwhelming, making it difficult to find the RSR’s limit under the pressure of the clock.

Race Analysis: The Survival Grind
• Stint 1 (Soft Tyres): Starting from the back, the focus was on tyre management and navigating the chaos of the mid-pack. The Soft tyres provided good grip, but the RSR’s mid-engine snap was exaggerated by the light F1 rim and high torque settings. The goal was simply to survive the first three laps while hunting for a consistent braking rhythm.

• The Pit Stop: Swapped to Mediums to close out the race. The transition to the harder compound required immediate recalibration of the brake pressure (BRF) to avoid ABS lock-up.

• Stint 2 (Medium Tyres): As the race progressed, the physical fatigue of the 15Nm torque became a factor. However, while others succumbed to the track's brutality, the RSR remained on the tarmac.

Final Results & Reflection:
The race saw a high attrition rate, with three drivers ahead failing to finish (DNF). By maintaining a "survival first" mindset, I was able to capitalize on their errors to secure P13.

The Verdict:
A "terrible" performance on paper, but a tactical success in terms of hardware data. The Nürburgring remains a weak point, but the foundation is now laid for the new gear. The focus now shifts to de-tuning the FFB strength and fine-tuning the BRF for the next round to ensure consistency over raw power.

Lessons Learned for Round 5:
• FFB Management: 15Nm is too much for a 24h layout; need to drop in-game torque to reduce fatigue.

• Brake Calibration: The Red/Green inserts require a higher BRF to prevent the "ABS flickers" seen today.

• Consistency - Speed: On long tracks, hardware comfort beats a "fast" setup that is hard to drive.

My Setup:
Wheel: Fanatec ClubSport DD+ with F1 Wheel
Pedals: Fanatec ClubSport V3
Console: PS5 Pro
Stream: M4 Mac Mini via OBS

Chapters:
0:00 - Starting Soon
5:00 - Intro, Entry and Practice
13:05 - Qualifying at Nurburgring 24h
35:29 - Race Start (Soft Tyres)
1:05:00 - The Pit Stop & Medium Tyre Charge
1:05:32 - Final Laps & Results
1:24:53 - Ending Soon

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