Apex

Apex is the innermost point of a corner on a racetrack where a vehicle comes closest to the inside edge while navigating a turn.

Finding the correct apex is essential for following the ideal racing line—the path through a corner that allows drivers to maintain maximum speed while covering the shortest distance. Drivers typically approach from the outside of the track, touch the inside at the apex, and then drift back to the outside on exit.

There are three main apex strategies: early apex (turning in sooner), geometric apex (middle of the corner), and late apex (turning in later). Most professional drivers prefer a late apex as it allows for better acceleration out of corners and faster times on the following straight.