Slamming on the brakes: F1’s biggest braking points

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Category #3: braking time required

How much time a driver needs to brake also depends on exogenous factors like grip conditions or downforce. The lower these two variables are, the lower the transmission of the braking torque to the ground tends to be, which in turn increases the overall braking time needed.

The most demanding corner in that category belongs to Bahrain International Circuit, where cars need 2.89s to brake ahead of Turn 1.