After the traditional Easter break, Formula 1 restarts from the Japanese Grand Prix which will be held for the first time in April: Brembo takes us to discover Suzuka
The fourth round of the Formula 1 season takes place in Asia, with the Japanese GP which inaugurates a new date in April. Thus breaking the tradition of being held in Suzuka during October and November. This track, owned by Honda, offers not only auto racing but also entertainment with an amusement park and traffic education programs, including the Honda Racing School for various vehicle categories.
The details provided by Brembo on the Japanese Grand Prix
This circuit, the 5,807 meter long Suzuka International Racing Course is considered undemanding to the brakes, with a low degree of difficulty according to Brembo experts. Despite 10 braking applications per lap, most of them require modest deceleration, with only two braking applications classified as heavy. The decision to move the Japanese GP to a new date is part of a broader strategy to rationalize the race calendar. Reducing travel between continents and decreasing carbon emissions by 2030, following the UN Agenda 2030. Brembo, in line with these objectives, promotes sustainability through projects such as “We support SDGs”.
Among the challenges of the Suzuka track, Turn 16 stands out as the most critical point for the brakes, where pilots face a significant loss of speed. A historic moment for Brembo was 1989, when McLaren first adopted their braking systems, at the suggestion of Ayrton Senna. However, during that GP, there was a collision between the two McLaren cars, which led to Senna's disqualification and Alain Prost's championship win.
Brembo and Gran Turismo
Finally, in a more playful context, Japan is also famous for the production of video games, including the famous Gran Turismo. Brembo has become the official technical partner of Gran Turismo 7. Allowing enthusiasts to customize their virtual cars with Brembo components through various upgrade options.
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