Why the Italian Grand Prix is particularly tough for F1 cars
F1 News
- Sandy van Wijngaarden
This weekend, the Italian Grand Prix is on the programme. Besides the long history the track in Monza has, it is also a unique track. Brembo's technical team explain what is special about the fast track.
Brembo is an Italian manufacturer specialising in high-performance braking systems. The company supplies the braking systems of several Formula 1 teams. The manufacturer rates the 5,973-metre track at Monza as one of the circuits that demands the most from the brakes.
Besides being tough on the brakes, the circuit is also tough on the drivers. On a scale of 1 to 5, the Monza circuit gets a five in terms of difficulty from Brembo. In the three chicanes, brake pedal pressure exceeds 140 kilograms. Delays in corners create at least 4.5 g. There are six braking points with a total braking time of just under eight seconds per lap.
What comes with that is that it will be very hot in the Italian city. The drivers will have to endure temperatures of up to 34 degrees. One point of uncertainty for all teams are the track modifications. Namely, there is new asphalt and the banking of some corners has been increased.
Watch the explanation in a video from Brembo here
This article was written in collaboration with Kada Sarkozi
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