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The Albert Park circuit for the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix has 14 turns over 5.303 kilometres. F1 drivers can tell you the braking points, cornering speeds and preferred line for every one of those corners without actually being there.
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Title
Do it with your eyes closed: how Formula 1 drivers memorise race tracks before even stepping foot on them
Authors
Dan van den Hoek - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science
Adam Gorman - Queensland University of Technology
Justin Holland - Queensland University of Technology