As the 2026 Formula 1 season approaches, AP Racing has confirmed that eight of the eleven competing teams will run its brake or clutch systems. The announcement reinforces the Coventry-based manufacturer’s standing as the dominant brake supplier across the sport’s most competitive arena — a position it has held for nearly six decades.
Highlights
- Eight of eleven F1 teams have selected AP Racing brake or clutch systems for the 2026 season
- The 2026 grid expands to 22 cars, with Cadillac joining as the 11th constructor
- New technical regulations for 2026 overhaul chassis, aerodynamics, and powertrain systems, increasing demands on braking components
- AP Racing is part of the Brembo group and uses F1 as a development platform for road and motorsport applications
AP Racing Dominates the 2026 F1 Grid
The 2026 Formula 1 season introduces sweeping regulatory changes — among the most significant in a generation. Chassis dimensions, aerodynamic profiles, and powertrain configurations have all been revised, placing new thermal and mechanical stresses on braking systems throughout the 24-race calendar.
Against that backdrop, AP Racing’s confirmed presence across eight teams is notable. Its brake calipers, master cylinders, and clutch assemblies are specified by several of the grid’s most prominent constructors. However, the company has not disclosed which specific teams are using its components.
A Legacy Built on Track Performance
AP Racing recorded its first Formula 1 victory nearly 60 years ago. Since then, it has maintained continuous involvement at the sport’s highest level. Its state-of-the-art components are engineered to deliver consistent performance across contrasting circuit profiles — from the sustained high-speed braking zones at Monza to the low-speed, high-frequency demands of Monaco.
Richard Gregory, AP Racing’s Director of Sales, noted that the new regulatory cycle presents additional engineering challenges. He said the company’s blend of proven dependability and continuous development underpins its strong grid presence, adding that in a championship decided by the smallest margins, every hundredth of a second matters.
F1 as a Development Platform
AP Racing, which operates as part of the Brembo group, uses Formula 1 as a proving ground for next-generation braking technologies. Innovations validated at race speed — under extreme heat, load, and cycle frequency — filter into its broader product range for motorsport and high-performance road applications.
The company’s 2026 product range includes brake calipers, brake discs, brake pads, clutch systems, master cylinders, pedal boxes, and air jack systems. Further details are available at www.apracing.com.
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