Daniel Ricciardo: “Braking, a challenge at Monza. »

In 2014, the single-seaters of F1 all use the Brake-by-Wire system on the rear axle. Arriving on the Monza track, this system will be put to the test with several heavy braking events at the end of the long straights of the Italian circuit. For Daniel Ricciardo, it is this parameter which will be decisive next weekend.

“The biggest challenge at Monza will be braking. The first chicane is the ultimate example: you arrive at the first chicane at the highest speed an F1 car will reach all year and you brake for one of the tightest corners you will take on the course. of the season. Coupled with the fact that you are doing this with very little downforce, this means that the car tends to slide and may take a little longer to stop. You can't afford to lock up a wheel but also you can't waste time by being too aggressive on the pedal. This requires being really focused all the time. » explains the Australian Red Bull.

The MGU-K (braking energy recovery system) will therefore be put to the test in Italy, in addition to the turbo/hybrid V6 on a route that is very demanding in terms of engine power. Single-seaters equipped with the block Renault expect to suffer, but we saw in Belgium that it was indeed an RB10 which won, taking advantage of the racing circumstances in particular.