

The difference may seem minimal, but said another way it really is impressive: In 236 feet of braking, the Formula 1 single-seaters go down more than 65 mph, while in the same amount of space the LMP1 prototypes decrease their speeds by about 43 mph.



On the two Varianti at Monza (del Rettifilo and della Roggia), the 236 feet of braking ensures a drop in speed of 76 mph and 73 mph. We have further proof of this difference in braking power looking at the races on the tracks in Singapore and Monaco.



On the first corner at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, the Formula 1 single-seaters brake in a mere 266 feet and on the first turn after the tunnel in the Monaco GP, in just 377 feet. In this first case, 236 feet of braking ensures a deceleration of 71 mph, while in the second race the same distance allows a reduction of 75 mph.



Going back to the data for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Italian GP, even the number of mph lost in just 3.2 miles of braking verifies the superior braking power of the Formula 1 cars.



On Chicane 1 at Circuit de la Sarthe, every 3.2 feet of braking corresponds to a drop of 0.7 mph in speed, while on the Variante del Rettifilo, every 3.2 feet of braking leads to a reduction of 1.05 mph in speed.