The corkscrew is actually one of the safer corners because it is heavily banked. You still need to get the entry somewhat right. Most of the braking happens well before you crest the small incline before the entry to the turn. If you go in a little too hot, the banking will catch you on both sides as you go down the hill. I have first hand experience from that when I got my racing license at Laguna Seca in an open wheel car a few years ago. I did a spectacular 360 down the corkscrew and apexed it exiting the corner at the bottom. The banking kept the car on the track going down.
The corners where crashes are common are actually the ones that look safe.