Important to cool the brakes

Maranello, 16 September –Scuderia Ferrari’s third driver, Esteban Gutierrez shares the view of many of his colleagues that the Singapore circuit is special.

“The track has 23 corners, which is more than most,” the Mexican told ferrari.com. “Even though the race takes place at night, the humidity level is very high and when you consider the race usually runs for almost two hours, you can understand how physically demanding it is for the drivers. The high temperatures don’t only affect the men in the cockpit, they are also extreme in terms of the braking system. Singapore features several heavy braking points and keeping the components cool is extremely critical. The humidity further complicates heat dispersal from the brakes and that’s why, on a street circuit without many straights, cooling them is vitally important. Furthermore, the whole track is surrounded by buildings, so there’s even less airflow. One of my favourite sections of the track is from turn 15 to the end, because you’re always running at a fast pace. Unfortunately, turn 10 has been modified: it used to be a triple chicane, but now, it’s just a double. I know a lot of drivers prefer it this way, but I preferred the original version”.

Source: http://formula1.ferrari.com/en/singapore-grand-prix-extreme-conditions/