Just like in April and May, June also features three Formula 1 Grands Prix.
The first of the series is the Spanish GP, now in its fifty-fifth edition.
The last 34 have been held in Barcelona, which replaced Jerez in 1991 (Jerez also hosted two editions of the European GP, which was held five more times in Valencia).
Before that, races were held at Jarama, Pedralbes, and Montjuïc Park.
The GP data
According to the engineers of the Brembo Group, who work closely with all Formula 1 teams, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, measuring 4.657 kilometers in length, is among the least demanding tracks for the braking system.
On a scale of 1 to 5, it earned a difficulty index of 2, due to only six braking zones per lap, totaling 11.5 seconds: three are classified as "High", two as "Medium", and one as "Light".
The toughest corner
The most demanding braking point on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is Turn 10, where single-seaters decelerate from 310 km/h to 106 km/h in 2.46 seconds over a distance of 125 meters.
Drivers experience a peak deceleration of 4 g and apply a brake pedal force of 133 kg. The braking power reaches 2,019 kW.
The rebirth of a legend
Fifty years ago, the Spanish GP was the fourth race on the Formula 1 World Championship calendar and the first held in Europe. It was the last edition to take place at Montjuïc Park, partly due to drivers’ complaints about the state of the guardrails.
Ferrari dominated qualifying, with Niki Lauda taking pole position ahead of Clay Regazzoni. The all-Red front row showcased the potential of the 312T, which had not qualified higher than fourth in the previous three races.
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Brembo’s first time
The 1975 Spanish GP marked Niki Lauda’s tenth pole position in Formula 1, but the first achieved with the 312T, which replaced the 312 B3/74. It was a revolutionary single-seater, thanks in part to the transverse gearbox mounted low in front of the rear axle, improving cornering performance.
The braking system stood out for its outstanding reliability, also due to the adoption of Brembo cast iron discs. In 1975, Brembo became the official supplier of braking systems to Scuderia Ferrari.
An unbreakable partnership
In 2024, Ferrari delivered 13,752 vehicles, with 49% equipped with traditional powertrains and 51% with hybrid systems. All models feature Brembo braking systems, tailored to each individual car.
After earning Enzo Ferrari’s trust with its cast iron discs, Brembo has become the supplier of braking systems for the world’s most coveted supercars, including the newly released 296 Speciale A, equipped with 398 mm front and 360 mm rear CCM discs, paired with Brembo calipers.