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Conquer Gran Turismo 5's toughest challenges with expert walkthroughs, braking points, and driving line strategies for Gold. Master Mulsanne, Corkscrew, and more!

This guide provides strategies for several challenging tests in Gran Turismo 5, focusing on precise braking points, optimal lines, and utilizing track features to achieve Gold medals.

Test 2: Braking from Hunaudieres into Mulsanne

This challenge requires braking from high speeds (around 150 mph) down to 20 mph while turning. The key is to use the sand trap to your advantage. Find the fastest line, and when the driving line crosses the center line on the road (forming an 'X'), begin braking. You can brake slightly later, aiming to get your left tires into the sand pit. This will slow you down rapidly and help you turn into the corner. Once aligned with the finish, accelerate.

Test 3: The Corkscrew at Laguna Seca Raceway

This is a 'feel' challenge. While driving a '69 Vette, your braking point is when the blue and white curbs appear on your right. Wait about 1.5 seconds, then brake hard left. This should allow you to slide into the turn and immediately accelerate. As you accelerate, cut right, positioning most of your car on the dip of the corkscrew. Aim for the left flag at the end for Gold.

Test 4: Braking into Consecutive Corners on Snow

Use the yellow signs on the left as your braking point. Continue braking until the end of the red driving line segment, then drift through the first corner around 50 mph. The second, long left corner requires drifting between 35-65 mph without hitting anything. To shorten the track, use the raised area between the red fence on the right and the track. Slow down at the fence, hop onto the raised surface, and cut the track significantly for an easy Gold.

Test 5: Driving Around Madrid's Puerta de Alcala

With a high-horsepower car, avoid hitting the gas too early to prevent sliding into the wall. Brake earlier than the driving line suggests. Maintain around 50 mph through the left turn. As you widen, ease off the gas to around 41 mph. Feather the throttle until you see daylight, then accelerate. A time of 15.344 is achievable.

Test 6: Visualizing a Driving Line Through Blind Corners

For purists, learn the track; for others, use the driving line. Brake slightly after the line indicates (half a car length), keeping your left tires on the line. Drift through the hairpin, using the camber. Aim for the clock to be around 9-10 seconds. Position your car to the right without touching grass, then brake where the grass juts onto the track. Slow to about 61 mph to move left through the curve, allowing earlier acceleration. For the next left turn, follow the line but slow to about 41 mph. Accelerate before the right turn, staying left of the line to account for cones. Maintain around 41 mph through this turn for Gold.

Test 7: Toscana's Tricky High-Speed Consecutive Corners

Aim for the middle pine tree over the first jump, then straight for the second. As the course turns left, briefly let off the gas and drift. You can use the left grass. Accelerate through the left curve to maintain traction, aiming to stay above 90 mph while airborne. For the sharp right turn, focus on the line rather than speed. Slow to 35-40 mph, aiming for the white Gran Turismo sign on the right, then accelerate.