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Grand Prix of Spain – Hardest Braking Point 3D Animation HD

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MB Partners’ Roberto Merhi will be racing in the Grand Prix of Spain (8-10 May) which will be held at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona.

This video shows a 3D animation of the hardest braking point on the track.

The hardest braking point on the Circuit de Catalunya lies ahead of turn 1. The driver has to decelerate here by 210 km/h over just 104 metres. 2,422 kW of power are released in the process. Up to 5.6 g pull at the driver, who pushes with 168 kg onto the brake.

Video credit: Brembo Brake Facts 05 – Spain

Video courtesy of MB Partners

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