Spa-Francorchamps, with its iconic corners and long straights, offers some of the best overtaking opportunities on the calendar. The heavy braking zones at the end of the Kemmel Straight into Les Combes and the final Bus Stop chicane are prime spots to make a move. We analyze telemetry data to see how the top drivers gain tenths of a second under braking. The secret lies not just in braking later, but in how the driver modulates the pedal pressure as the car's aerodynamic load bleeds off. A common and highly effective technique is 'trail-braking'—hitting the pedal hard initially and then gradually releasing it as the car is turned into the corner. This helps rotate the car, maintain momentum, and keep the front tires loaded for maximum grip. It's a high-risk, high-reward maneuver that requires immense feel and confidence in the car, but it's what separates the good from the great in wheel-to-wheel combat.