The late brake represents the classic overtaking move in racing. Execution requires closing the gap to within striking distance, moving offline before the braking zone, braking later while still making the corner, claiming the inside line to force them wide, and completing the pass before corner exit. The key is avoiding dive bombs, you must be alongside before turn-in, leave racing room, control your exit speed, and expect counter-attacks.
The switchback uses your opponent's momentum against them brilliantly. Show the inside to make them defend, let them brake late while you take the normal line, achieve better exit speed to cut back underneath, use superior acceleration to complete the pass on the straight. This surprise element works because they're looking the wrong way. It's particularly effective against habitual late brakers, in tight corners with long acceleration zones, and when the inside line is compromised.
Going around the outside requires bravery but can be devastatingly effective with the right execution. This move demands higher corner speed, better grip or fresher tires, complete trust in your abilities, perfect execution, and always having a plan B ready. Maintain your momentum without unnecessary lifting, claim the outside before turn-in, hold your ground trusting the grip, run parallel through the corner, then claim the inside for the next turn where you'll have the natural advantage.
The slipstream pass uses aerodynamics to create speed differential. Exit the corner well to match their speed, tuck in behind to save fuel while building speed advantage, time your move for peak slipstream effect, pull out smoothly but not too early, and complete the pass before the braking zone for the cleanest execution. Long straights are essential, and timing proves critical as weather conditions affect slipstream strength differently for GT3 versus GT4 cars.