​The most demanding braking sections



Of the 10 braking points on the Sochi Autodrom track, two are classified as demanding on the brakes, five are of medium difficulty and 3 are light.​



The most difficult braking section is at turn 2: the single-seaters approach the turn going 333 km/h (207 mph) and brake for 1.82 seconds to enter the corner at about 131 km/h (81 mph). They manage to do so in just 107 meters (351 feet). ​​

The drivers are required to apply a remarkable amount of force: a load of 142 kg (313 lbs) on the brake pedal and 6.1 G in deceleration.​



Almost just as challenging on the Brembo brakes are turns 13 (from 333 km/h to 112 km/h that is from 207 mph to 70 mph) and 5 (from 288 km/h to 153 km/h that is from 179 mph to 95 mph)which are characterized by 5.4 G and 4.8 G in deceleration respectively. The single-seaters generate a peak braking force of over 1,500 kW at both corners: even 2,668 kW at turn 13. ​



