Exiting the pit lane while feathering the throttle, he entered the track at the exit of Turn Two, Farm Curve. He immediately got on the power using his intermediate tires amidst the falling rain, sending water into the air as the tires bit into the track tarmac.
Although he wanted to immediately start pushing the car as he had done in the simulation, he still kept it within the discussed speed limit as he drove on the outside of the normal racing line, which was grippier than the racing line during a rainy period.
When he reached the Wellington Straight, he immediately pressed the throttle, smoothly increasing the percentage as he gained speed without spinning the wheels. He fully focused his senses on feeling everything the car was telling him through all of its reactions to what was happening, allowing him to create a low-resolution image of everything—a direct result of him continuously practicing his imagination skill.
