F1 Singapore GP – Brembo Preview: the critical factor for brakes at Marina Bay

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The Formula 1 season heads to Singapore for the 18th round of the championship, and Brembo offers a detailed preview of the key factors affecting brake performance on the 4.94-kilometre Marina Bay Street Circuit.

After the European leg of the championship and the race in Baku, Formula 1 shifts to Singapore for the 18th Grand Prix of the 2024 Formula 1 campaign. With insights from Brembo technicians, we take a closer look at the main stresses the brake systems of F1 cars will endure on the Marina Bay street circuit.

The 4.94-kilometer-long Marina Bay circuit presents a significant challenge for the brakes of Formula 1 cars. The most critical factor here is the frequency of braking. The brakes are utilized in 12 of the track's 19 corners, and there is very little time per lap for them to cool down.

Additionally, in 5 of these 12 braking zones, drivers exert over 145 kg of force on the brake pedal, resulting in decelerations around 4.6 g. This means that brake systems in Singapore are pushed to the limit, and their performance is crucial for optimizing lap times.

The most demanding corner on the track is Turn 14. Here, cars approach at a speed of 288 km/h and must slow down to just 93 km/h in only 2.19 seconds, covering a mere 94 meters. The deceleration reaches 4.6 g, and drivers need to apply 150 kg of force on the brake pedal, with a braking power of 2239 kW.

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