The hardest braking point on the Shanghai International Circuit is at the end of the longest straight, ahead of turn 14. The driver has to slow down from 330 km/h to 66 km/h in just 3 seconds over 129 meters. The calculated brake energy involved is 2,380 kW. The driver is subjected to 4.7 g, while he pushes with 125 kg onto the brake.


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