Monaco’s famous street circuit is very hard on brakes, hence keeping them cool is essential.
McLaren have been using the brake drums above with oval holes since the start of the season and in Monte Carlo Ferrari have adopted a similar solution on Sebastian Vettel’s car. In the drawing of the SF15-T below the round brake drum - or ‘cake tin’ as it is commonly known - is missing, allowing you to see the oval openings that have been added in front of the brake disc.

Next Up
Related Articles
ExclusiveRoss Brawn reveals his favourite car designs
REVEALED: The best driver line-up for 2026 as voted for by you
Check out every angle of Racing Bulls’ 2026 livery
Hamilton to get new Ferrari race engineer for 2026 season
20 of the most exciting talents on the road to F1 in 2026
Team Previews 2026All you need to know about Haas ahead of 2026
