I have spectated at the F1 race from the right side of the descent of Bray Hill. Terrifying experience...I know that they say that the best riders (not more than 5-10) on the 1000cc. F1 machines do the whole section - i.e. from the exit of Governor's bridge to the braking for Quarter Bridge - absolutely flat out. Now, the speed on the finish line is about 170 mph...I didn't hear any easing of the throttle during the passages of the likes of Archibald (and I know that the poor Jefferies last year was absoutely shocking to look at) but I'm wondering whether it's technically possible to go absolutely flat-out through the bottom of Bray Hill at a speed that should be in excess of 170 mph... It's true that now the section is very smooth (other than two patches in the tarmac just after the top of Bray Hill) and not bumping as it was until the 80s. What do you think about that? Do they REALLY go flat out though there? And which is the REAL speed of an F1 machine at the botttom of bray Hill?

Sincerely,

Marco