Driving Lessons: Managing "Try Mode"

When more effort does not produce more results.

One thing I regret having done as a race driver more than anything else is trying too hard.

It would go something like this. Last qualifying session, needing to knock two or three tenths off my best lap to take pole, or move up the grid, I’d head out of the pits, get up to speed, and attempt to go fast. Brake later. Carry more speed into the corner. Stan…