Hardest Braking point Circuit of The Americas USA

USA Grand Prix - Hardest Braking Point (3D animation HD)

The hardest braking point on the Circuit of The Americas in Austin lies ahead of turn 12. The F1 driver decelerates sharply here by 242 km/h over just 104 metres. 2,198 kW of brake power are released in the process. The driver is subjected to 5.51 g and has to push with 142 kg onto the brake.

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