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Fast cornering develops a slip angle, which is analogous to driving uphill, except the energy goes into heating the road and tires. For maximum economy, let this finish the braking you need to get through, and then accelerate. Unfortunately, this is counter to safety if there might be any surprises around the bend, and not nearly as much fun as steering with the throttle.
In general, a stickier tire will cost far more in rolling resistance and wind resistance than it can save you in momentum. A LRR tire with a gentle break-away would be my 1st choice, since it lets me practise finding the edge of grip at lower speeds and without surprises. Being able to confidently and instantly use all the available traction is far better than taking a chance on something unfamiliar with more grip. The wide gumballs are good for short panic stops, which is more than most drivers manage to do. Anticipation and sharp skills are far safer and a better use of the grey matter.
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