The World's Best Kart Drivers Analysed so You Can Copy them...On Video!
Marco Ardigo

1. Ardigo is deceptively fast, maybe the smoothest cleanest driver you'll see. You have to be very sharp to notice when he brakes. If you listen carefully you can just make out the sound his tyres make under braking....this guy is looking after his tyres!

2. Of the three drivers Ardigo turns in the most gently. He uses a slightly tighter line than the others too, but still hits the late apex.

3. If you can watch this in slow motion you will see that on his approach to the corner's apex he is holding the steering wheel at a constant angle. Pay attention to the rear inside wheel...he is holding the rear inside wheel just above the track's surface at a constant height. This makes the kart super stable and means he can get on the power early.

4. As he exits the corner he noticebly twitches on the wheel. You can notice this with Ardigo more than anyone else. He straightens the wheel early on exit, then needs to turn the wheel a touch...but soon as he does that he wants it straight again....then finds he needs to turn more....he is making a big effort to keep that wheel straight!

Summary: Marco Ardigo is super smooth and extremely accurate. His pre-occupation seems to be with gettin the wheel straight as soon as possible on exit, and keeping the steer angle constant during cornering so as not to upset the kart.

Overall, I want you to notice that all these drivers seem absolutely glued into their seats whilst cornering. They are keeping their body weight stable because that helps keep the kart stable and predictable....and thats the key to keeping your steering input to a minimum, and therefore maximising the forward acceleration of your kart