Red Bull shields Verstappen-focused brake-disc work in Austin
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Mechanics screened off the installation of new Brembo discs before first practice in Austin. Paolo Filisetti says their revised surface is tailored to Verstappen’s braking style, with greater consistency the aim.
Red Bull screened off the installation of new Brembo brake discs from photographers at the Circuit of the Americas on Friday, ahead of first practice for the United States Grand Prix. RacingNews365 technical expert Paolo Filisetti reports that the discs have a new surface pattern tailored to Max Verstappen’s aggressive braking style.
Filisetti says the initial bite under braking is expected to remain similar to the previous specification. The aim is greater consistency through the full braking phase and over a race distance; he also expects the design to give Verstappen a wider operating window than a standard-surface disc.
Red Bull arrived in Austin without major upgrades after back-to-back wins in Malaysia and Singapore, making only marginal set-up tweaks. Filisetti reads the development as more than a trackside change, suggesting Red Bull may already be testing solutions with the 2027 regulations in mind.
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