News Details

Bite-size tech: Mercedes W07 brake set-up

Mercedes is once again looking for maximum brake cooling in the high temperatures of Singapore, with several distinctive changes. These are things that we’ve seen the German marque do before and so you’d hope it is enough to cope with the extra demand, especially as Nico Rosberg’s concerns were heard on the radio during free practice. Rather than using an enclosed drum, the team is utilising one that stops short of the brake disc, allowing heat generated under braking to escape out of the wheel face rather than be encapsulated. Mercedes is still using the disc with the scalloped face, supplied by Carbone Industries, which not only improves heat dissipation but also comes with weight...
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Robert Kubica set for Renault Sport Trophy debut at...

Ex-Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica will make his debut in the Renault...
8y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com

Haas confirms Singapore GP upgrade

The Haas F1 team has confirmed it will have aerodynamic upgrades for its...
8y ago from Motorsport.com

Singapore GP: Preview - McLaren

First race 2008 Circuit length 5.065km/3.147 miles (13th longest of the...
8y ago from Pitpass.com

Renault silly season gets even sillier

Maybe it's the heat or the night, but gossip in the Singapore paddock is...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Maverick Vinales fastest in second Mugello MotoGP...

Maverick Vinales impressed as he recorded the fastest time in the second...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Former WorldSBK champion explains changes Toprak...

Former MotoGP rider Ben Spies expects Toprak Razgatlioglu must...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Kyle Kirkwood blasts to top in IndyCar practice from...

After finishing the season’s first short oval under the lights on...

Michael Cannon already strengthening DCR team –...

Rinus VeeKay is already noticing the impact engineer Michael Cannon is...

Nolan Siegel apologizes for profanity-filled radio rant

Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel has apologized for what he said over...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Arsenal agree personal terms with 21-year-old Premier...

Arsenal are looking to add quality to Mikel Arteta's squad, and with one...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com

'It will definitely be a busy one' - Jurrien Timber...

Arsenal star Jurrien Timber shared his predictions for the club's summer...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com

‘It can be a really lonely journey’: Myles...

cia Lewis has handled her son’s stellar rise by becoming an agent and...
10h ago from TheGuardian.com

Arsenal's plan for the summer transfer window after...

A report from TBR Football has revealed that Arsenal intend to target at...
10h ago from SportsKeeda.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.