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If anyone hasn't read it, I'd strongly recommend a book called The Unfair Advantage by racing driver Mark Donohue. Besides having insights on driving technique, it was just a really engaging read.
He was racing in a time where there were differing schools of thought on how to go fast still emerging. His approach developed into trying to master braking, turning and accelerating in one smooth integrated action.
He found it faster to do some of the final braking during the initial turn in. This being said, he was a professional racing driver, and the balance required to execute without issues would obviously pose a challenge. I've seen some analysis of Schumacher's footwork during cornering and it's proven that he's often overlapping use of the brake and throttle at the same time while transitioning towards mid corner, so that supports the blended approach that Donohue took.
The other great thing with that book is that Donohue was educated as an engineer, and he pioneered some interesting developments in racecar technology, and a lot of his time was spent as a Porsche works driver and long term relationship with Roger Penske.
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