Second Formula 1 round of the season in Italy: after Imola, which hosted the Emilia Romagna GP in May, it’s now Monza’s turn.
The historic circuit in Brianza holds the record for the most World Championship GPs hosted, a remarkable 74, ahead of Monaco (71) and Silverstone (60).
Last year, 78,000 m² of asphalt were resurfaced using sustainable and regenerative materials, with upgrades to the drainage system, curbs, and run-off areas. More recent works focused on the spectator experience, with increased seating capacity and the creation of a 1,500-seat ultimate hospitality area.
The GP data
According to Brembo engineers working closely with all Formula 1 teams, the 5,793-meter Autodromo Nazionale Monza ranks among the most demanding circuits for braking systems. On a scale from 1 to 5, it scores a difficulty index of 5, as five of the seven braking events per lap fall into the “Hard” category.
These five braking zones involve decelerations of at least 3.8 g and a brake pedal load exceeding 120 kg.
Over a lap at Monza, brakes are engaged for just under 9.25 seconds.
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The toughest corner
The toughest corner for the braking system at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza is Turn 1, better known as the Rettifilo chicane: the cars approach it at 337 km/h and slow to 89 km/h in 2.75 seconds, covering 129 meters in the process.
Drivers experience a deceleration of 4.7 g and apply a pedal load of 162 kg. The braking power required reaches 2,715 kW.
The speed record
Out of the 1,140 GPs held since the start of the World Championship in 1950, the 2003 Italian GP holds the record for the highest average speed by the race winner: Michael Schumacher completed 53 laps (306.72 km) in 1 hour, 14 minutes, 19.838 seconds, with an average speed of 247.586 km/h.
An astonishing feat made possible by the German driver’s skill, the raw power of the V10 engine powering his F2003-GA, and Brembo calipers and discs that delivered consistent stopping power from lights out to the chequered flag.
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The beginning of the legend
The 1975 Italian GP remains etched in the memory of every Ferrari fan, as it marked the return of glory to Maranello.
After winning both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships in 1964, Ferrari endured a difficult period, winning only 13 GPs over the next decade, a drought that ended at the 1975 Italian GP: with his third-place finish, Niki Lauda mathematically secured the Drivers’ title, while his teammate Clay Regazzoni’s victory clinched the Constructors’ crown for Ferrari.
A unique partnership
The double triumph was also owed to the 312T, equipped with a transverse gearbox and a 12-cylinder engine producing 495 hp at 12,200 rpm.
That car was the first Formula 1 single seater to use a Brembo braking component, specifically Brembo cast iron discs.
To celebrate half a century of collaboration, last July Frederic Vasseur visited Brembo: “This partnership is built on passion, innovation and performance, values that tell a story of shared experience and common goals.”