In terms of energy recovery, the MGU-H has been eliminated, while the power of the MGU-K has been almost tripled, operating in combination with the turbocharged V6 engines.

According to the Brembo Group technicians who work closely with all Formula 1 drivers, the 5.278‑km Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit falls into the category of tracks that are not very demanding on brakes.
On a scale from 1 to 5, it has been assigned a difficulty index of 2, down from 3 last year, as a result of the different braking demands imposed by the new single-seaters. Brakes are now used for less than 8 seconds per lap, equal to 10 percent of race duration, with four braking zones per lap.

Simulations show that the most demanding corner of the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit for the braking system is Turn 11, where speed is reduced by 150 km/h, from 288 km/h down to 138 km/h. To achieve this, Formula 1 drivers apply a brake pedal load of around 88 kg. During the 2.16 seconds of braking, the cars cover 116 metres, while braking power peaks at 1,187 kW.

The new Formula 1 regulations also affect braking systems, with the removal of a number of constraints that had been in place for around twenty years. Brake calipers, which for a long time were limited to a maximum of six pistons, can now feature up to eight pistons. At least one team has adopted this solution, developing calipers with eight pistons and four pads, while others continue to prefer calipers with four or six pistons and two pads.