It may sound counterintuitive, but being quick in F1 racing isn’t just about going fast – stopping well is also a major part of the equation. Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, host to this weekend’s Canadian race, features seven braking events in all, six of which are considered ‘heavy’ and four of which involve braking from over 295 km/h.
It amounts to one of the toughest tracks of the year on brakes. Getting the system right for Montreal involves fitting revised brake ducts to optimise cooling, and using different pad and disc materials to ensure consistent performance for each one of the event’s 70 laps. It’s no small challenge
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