This November 16-18, the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Grand Prix in Las Vegas presents a unique challenge for teams and drivers, especially in the realm of braking technology. As the third major U.S. event this season, following Miami and Austin,…
MONACO – With its 80th Grand Prix underway this weekend, the renowned Formula 1 Grand Prix De Monaco, from May 26-28, is set to bring high-speed excitement to the streets of Monaco. Engineers from braking system expert Brembo have provided…
MONZA, Italy – The Ferrari Formula 1 race car lost its brakes on the sixth lap following the “explosion” of its brake lines, forcing driver Sebastian Vettel had to retire from the Monza Grand Prix. At the start of the…
Source: The following is excerpted from a history of carbon-fiber brakes in Formula 1 race cars by Lawrence Butcher posted on the English site MotorSport. Until the early 1980s, Formula 1 used cast iron brake discs and aluminum calipers not…
The key to good brakes is designing them to meet – or exceed – the demands of the application. The brakes which haul down a Formula 1 racer from 200 miles per hour to strolling speeds in a matter of…
Source: Brembo CURNO, Italy – Brembo has designed braking systems personalized for each team in the 2020 Formula 1 Championship, thanks to the experience accumulated in 45 Formula 1 seasons, during which the single-seaters with Brembo brakes achieved 25 Drivers World Championships,…
Brake discs with up to 1,480 ventilation holes, lighter calipers and lower braking torque for new season DETROIT, (March 12, 2019) – Brembo reconfirms its commitment to the Formula 1 World Championship that will start with the Australian Grand Prix,…
Allentown, Penn. – Continental offer the ATE Original line of brake pads in more than 150 different friction material formulations. The ATE Brake Pad line includes 293-part numbers with application coverage for more than 104 million vehicles in operation. ATE,…
DETROIT, Mich.–When Brembo talks about motorsport competitions, it is used to the idea that “more” is “better”: a more powerful engine is preferable to a less powerful one and a larger tire footprint on the ground is better than a…
THE ABB FIA FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP HAS UNDERGONE REVOLUTIONARY CHANGES: IMPROVED ENGINES, BATTERIES, AND BRAKING SYSTEMS. WHEN THE GAME GETS TOUGH, BREMBO STARTS PLAYING! The fifth season of the ABB FIA Formula E championship begins December 15 with the Ad…
Brembo has solidified its position as the leading supplier of braking systems for the 2024 Formula One World Championship, commencing with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 1-3. Since entering Formula 1 in 1975 and achieving over 500 Grand Prix…
Article by: Antonio Rubio, Project Engineer, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA This series presents a study conducted in the area of brakes, aiming to replicate the assessment performed by an expert driver regarding the annoyance level of brake noise. Squeal…
HARTLEPOOL, U.K. — TMD Friction’s premium aftermarket braking brand Textar celebrated its 110th anniversary this July, marking an impressive milestone of more than a century’s supply of high-end braking products. Founded in 1913, Textar has been a staple for premium…
STAVELOT, Belgium — The Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, next stop this weekend on the Formula One schedule, is a demanding circuit for brakes, according to the Brembo technicians. On a scale of 1 to 5, the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa is…
DETROIT — Thanks to record viewings for the US market of the 2022 race (2.6 million viewers), Formula 1 will be held in Florida for the second year running. It will take place once again at the Miami International Autodrome…
ADELANTO, Calif. — This is the first article in a four-part series on regenerative braking characterization by Marco Victorero, Test Engineer, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA. The novel characteristics of regenerative brake systems require new methodologies and testing protocols. This…
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — According to Brembo technicians, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) outside the Saudi Arabian city, is ranked as a track with a high level of difficulty for brakes. On a scale of 1 to…
Source: Brembo announcement DETROIT – Brembo confirms the leadership in the Formula One World Championship ahead of the 2023 season, which starts March 3-5 with the Bahrain Grand Prix. Thanks to the extensive experience gained over 48 Formula One seasons,…
Source: Wilwood Engineering announcement Camarillo, Calif. — Performance trucks are the new muscle car, and Wilwood has engineered direct-mount, bolt-on brake upgrades to increase their braking performance. Designed to fit most 17-inch or larger wheels on the 2010-18 Ford F-150…
Source: Brembo announcement DETROIT — Once upon a time, many years ago, there lived a boy with thick blond hair. His heart raced for cars, so much so that when he was only three years old, his parents bought him…
Source: Brembo announcement DETROIT — Brembo engineers offer a guide to braking for this weekend’s Formula 1 Honda Grand Prix to run at the Suzuka International Racing Course, Oct. 7-9. Two weeks after the MotoGP championship, Formula 1 is also…
Source: Brembo post ZANDVOORT, Holland — After its big success with the public last year when it was the European Grand Prix with the second largest number of spectators attending over the weekend, the Dutch GP does it again at…
CHATHAM, Mass. — A pair of drivers reported the spread of brake dust into the racer’s cockpit has not been an issue for them, thus contradicting fellow drivers who had put the blame on 2022 Formula 1 design regulations for…
Source: Applus IDIADA ADELANTO, Calif. – The following is the first of three Technical Corner pieces by Antonio Rubio, Project Manager, Braking Systems at Applus IDIADA, on how the use of artificial intelligence can help in the development of braking systems…
Concerns about particulate-matter emissions emanating from the vehicles has been steadily increasing, with brake dust garnering a significant portion of this concern, as global worries about pollution and its impact on climate change grows. The European Union is expected to…