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august 02, 2019 - Brembo Racing
Brembo unveils the 2019 Czech MotoGP
An in-depth look at the premium class' use of braking systems on Automotodrom Brno
After the long summer break, the #motogp bikes are revved up for the 10th race of the season scheduled for August 2 to 4 at the Automotodrom Brno, in the Czech Republic.
The circuit was originally named after Tomas Masaryk, the founder and first President of Czechoslovakia, and the current layout was opened in 1987.
The track measures nearly 5,403 km (3.4 miles), making this the fourth longest track in the World Championship. The straightaways are fairly short: they range from 35 meters (115 feet) to 636.56 meters (2,088 feet), this last one positioned at the finish line. Although there are 14 corners (8 to the right), the average per lap is almost identical to the number at Losail (Qatar), where the #motogp bikes reach speeds of more than 350 km/h (217 mph).
Between the second km (1.2 miles) and fifth km (3.1 miles), the track stands out for steep slopes. The lowest point has an altitude of 376 meters (1,234 feet) above sea level while the highest point measures 450 meters (1,476 feet).
This element influences braking because it is one thing to slow a bike down on flat stretches, but it is totally different to do so at the bottom of a downward slope.
Another variable that conditions the braking is the weather. The temperature of the tarmac stayed in 2018 it got up to 48°C (118°F) while in 2016 the rain drove it down to 24°C (75°F).
Depending on the situation, the riders have to avoid vitrification of the friction material and excessive overheating.
According to #brembo technicians, who assist 100% of the 2019 #motogp pilots, Automotodrom Brno is demanding on the brakes.
On a scale of 1 to 5, it earned a 4 on the difficulty index, exactly the same score given to the Spanish tracks, Jerez and Aragon.
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