Suzuka transformed as F1 drivers barely brake through the Esses

The new-generation of Formula 1 cars have changed how Suzuka’s first sector is tackled: beyond the reduced downforce, which lowers cornering speeds, drivers now barely touch the brake pedal, because the hybrid system decelerates the car through transitions to maximise energy recovery in a key section.
Over the years, Suzuka has fascinated thanks to the beauty of its layout, with medium- and ...Keep reading