After a few days of testing, I want to talk again about the phenomenon. Radio message for driver -Pit this Lap = Best Sector time, Ever seen this?
You call the driver to box.
They suddenly set their best sector on the outlap.You’re left thinking: “Where was that pace a lap ago?”
At 2RLAB, we’ve worked with dozens of drivers facing this exact issue—and here’s what it really means:
It’s not a car problem.It’s not a setup issue.
It’s a mental performance trigger.
Here’s what might be happening:
The pit call snaps the driver back into focus. They subconsciously feel challenged and push to prove themselves. The mental pressure is lifted—so they stop overdriving and go faster. It exposes a lack of tools for managing focus, emotional state, and mental flow mid-stint.
That’s exactly what we coach at 2RLAB.Our driver support programs include:
In-stint mindset anchoring NLP-based pressure management Performance rituals & reset techniques Live coaching tools for sustained pace
If your driver only finds pace after the box call—it’s time to work on the mental setup, not just the mechanical one.
Book a performance consultation with 2RLAB today.Let’s unlock peak performance before the outlap.
