Not exact matches
It's not an overly
challenging layout, but the grip level on the weathered, glassy
surface varies dramatically from one section to the next, there are zero curbs padding the racing line, and instead of proper run - off areas we find both sides of the
track filled ankle - deep with gravel.
Additionally the
track surface is always very dusty which adds to the
challenges.
The
track is very
challenging, partly because of the low - grip
surface, the width of the circuit, the shape and profile of the corners and the elevation changes.
Algarve is not a
track to misjudge, and the
surfaces only compound the natural
challenge of its elevation change and blind corners.
The fast,
challenging and highly technical 3.4 mile circuit became even faster and more precise in 2016 following a full repaving which produced a smooth
track surface and resulted in lap times two to three seconds per lap quicker than the previous years.
With its wide, benched
surface, spectacular views, native bush and, in parts, technical difficulty, the
track offers bikers an exhilarating
challenge.
Some
tracks will take place on «loose
surfaces» adding
challenging conditions such as dirt, gravel, mud, and snow courses.
All weather conditions are modelled accurately to present a unique
challenge as each type of weather will make your bike behave differently; especially considering how
track surfaces deform depending on the weather conditions.
The different
track surfaces really add to the
challenge as you'll need to adapt your driving style to negotiate these
surfaces which offer differing levels of grip.
In contrast to strong sea
surface temperature control on basin counts, unpredictable internal variability in
track density is strong over the Gulf Coast and US East Coast - indicating that prediction of regional cyclone activity, especially landfall hurricanes, is
challenging.