News Details
Sutil: Brakes are trickier
Adrian Sutil has warned that drivers could face a tricky introduction to the new brake-by-wire systems used on F1 cars this season.The systems, which control the rear brakes of cars using electronics rather than hydraulics, have been introduced because of the far greater emphasis 2014's technical overhaul has placed on energy recovery.
With engine braking therefore playing a much bigger part in charging the new hybrid power units, teams have decided to take control of the additional braking capability out of the drivers' hands.
Previously, when the much less powerful KERS system was used, drivers could vary the brake bias themselves if, for example, a problem developed.
Sutil blamed his off...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from SkySports.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
New tyres far too hard, claims Sutil
– Sauber driver Adrian Sutil has described Pirelli's latest Formula...
11y ago from GPUpdate.net
Tyres far too hard Sutil
Adrian Sutil believes the new Pirelli tyres supplied for 2014 are “far...
11y ago from Crash.net
Hulkenberg goes quickest in Bahrain on day one
Force India's Nico Hulkenberg enjoyed a successful first day in Bahrain,...
11y ago from TheF1Times.com
What is a ‘seat fitting' in F1
Thanks to Nico Hulkenberg, Adrian Sutil's seat fitting went rather...
11y ago from Formula1Blog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
The MotoGP standouts and strugglers of 2025 so far
Motorsport Monday’s latest MotoGP feature spotlights nine different...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Johann Zarco ‘thinking about how to stay' with...
Johann Zarco admits he is “thinking about how to stay” at LCR Honda...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Johann Zarco’s hot streak highlights LCR’s awkward...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo aims to ‘get back to the top'...
Fabio Quartararo revealed that his number one priority is to "get...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
AJ Foyt Racing fined $25K, lose championship points...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Santino Ferrucci issued post-race penalty but keeps...
The NTT IndyCar Series has issued a penalty to the #14 entry of Santino...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Louis Foster reveals likely cause of scary 180MPH...
On lap 84 of Sunday’s Detroit Grand Prix, Louis Foster was involved in...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Kyle Kirkwood isn't "in the hunt” with Alex...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Le Mans winner Andre Lotterer aims at rallying after...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC: Sebastien Ogier confirms entry to the Acropolis...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Co-driver dies after crash during Jim Clark rally in...
Roberts, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene near Duns in the Scottish...
1w ago from TheGuardian.com
WRC signs new deal to race in Portugal until at least...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard names 6 teams that...
Steven Gerrard has warned Liverpool that five clubs will be pushing them...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Talks held: Arsenal transfer strategy explained...
Arsenal are not making a right winger a priority this summer, but seem...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Inside Arsenal's summer transfer plans: Sane, Watkins,...
Bryan Mbeumo wouldn't have made sense for Arsenal, but Leroy Sane is a...
12h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'What is the guarantee?' - Pundit urges Arsenal not to...
Frank Leboeuf has warned Arsenal that Mikel Arteta's top target, Benjamin...
10h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Oscar Piastri hints at major change as F1 title fight...
Oscar Piastri leads the F1 drivers' champion by... Read More »
56m ago from RacingNews365.com
Cadillac F1 announces huge signing ahead of 2026 debut
Cadillac have announced their first major signing... Read More »
13h ago from GPFans.com
Is Hadjar the answer to Red Bull's 'horrible' second seat...
Yuki Tsunoda was left bewildered after he... Read More »
17m ago from SkySports.com
