P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Brembo data shows MotoGP riders brake for 33% of a lap at the Red Bull Ring, with peak forces of 1.5G and a cumulative load of 1.1 tonnes applied to the front brake lever during a grand prix.
The upcoming Austrian Grand Prix is considered one of the most challenging races on the MotoGP calendar in terms of braking difficulty, with Brembo rating it at a maximum 6/6 on its scale, similar to Buriram.
Riders on the Red Bull Ring will face five heavy braking zones and three medium-demand sectors, requiring them to apply significant force on the brakes for almost 29 seconds per lap, a substantial portion of the race.
The Turn 4 braking point stands out as the most demanding, with riders needing to decelerate from 301 km/h to 81 km/h in just 5.2 seconds over 246 meters, applying 5.3 kg of force to the brake lever.
Ducati has been dominant at the Red Bull Ring since MotoGP’s return in 2016, winning 11 of the 13 races, with Andrea Dovizioso claiming three victories, including his final MotoGP win in 2020.
Besides his success on the track, Dovizioso is also known for reintroducing the Brembo rear thumb brake, addressing the challenges of braking at maximum lean angles during right-hand turns.
As MotoGP bikes lean more aggressively in corners, the thumb brake option introduced by Dovizioso has become a popular choice among riders looking to improve braking performance in challenging conditions.
