Brembo S.p.A.

11/14/2023 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/15/2023 09:19

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From almost 350 km/h to 123 km/h (218 to 76 mph) in 5.4 seconds

Of the 13 braking sections at the Losail International Circuit, only one is classified as very demanding on the brakes, whereas 5 are of medium difficulty and 7 are light.

Due to the 1,068 m (3,503 foot) straight ahead of it, the braking section at the first turn after the finish line is one of the most difficult in the entire championship: without slipstream, the MotoGPs come onto it at 348 km/h (216 mph) and the riders slow down to 123 km/h (76.4 mph), exerting a 7 kg (15.5 lb) load on the brake lever.

To set up the corner, they brake for 5.4 seconds and cover a distance of 321 meters (351 yards).