Number 7
Paddock Hill Bend (Turn 1) Brands Hatch - There’s a theme here already, so far all of these corners have been turn 1 and Paddock Hill Bend is another to add to the list. With the track dropping away from you, a large sand trap on the outside of the corner and a high kerb on the inside, Paddock Hill Bend is a challenging corner. Turn 1 can often be a mess, but it’s also a corner that can catch you out on any lap. With such a wide entrance to this corner, it does see many drivers attempt to overtake here. The usual line would be to brake before entering the corner (trail braking will see you on the grass heading towards Surtees), with a late apex and running out as wide as possible on exit. How many times have you made it through Paddock Hill Bend, only to find a car sideways in front of you?
