F1 drivers barely brake through Suzuka Esses under new hybrid rules

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.<br>Over the years, Suzuka has fascinated thanks to the beauty of its layout, with medium- and ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/suzuka-transformed-drivers-barely-brake-through-esses/10808669/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>