Anglesey Test Day

This test day was highly productive and a valuable learning experience. The track had newly introduced a full-day open pitlane format, allowing drivers without race licenses to participate. We took advantage of this by rotating drivers to assess the car under different conditions and driving styles. This helped us identify areas for further development, including optimizing rear brake binding, fuel loads, toe/camber/caster settings, and tyre pressures.

The open pitlane format meant there were no time constraints, allowing us to fine-tune the car without rushing. I also had the opportunity to drive Lightning, which gave me firsthand insight into Oliver’s frustrations. Previously, my lack of track experience in this car made it difficult to assess reported issues. For example, a soft brake pedal over a stint was initially misdiagnosed as air in the brake system or an inherent characteristic of the car. However, after experiencing the issue myself, we identified the real cause—uneven rear brake shoe engagement. Adjusting the shoes to clamp evenly on the rear drum resolved the issue, resulting in a firmer, more responsive pedal.