Brembo Powers 24 Hours of Le Mans

Brembo is celebrating 50 years in motorsport by serving as the Braking Technology Partner for the 93rd edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In a significant display of its industry leadership, the Brembo Group will supply at least one essential component to every one of the 62 cars competing in the world’s most renowned endurance race. This comprehensive involvement underscores Brembo’s long-standing commitment to performance and safety in motorsport.

Key Highlights

Official Partnership: Brembo is the official Braking Technology Partner for the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans. This milestone coincides with its 50th year in racing competitions.
100% Grid Presence: For the first time, all 62 cars on the starting grid will be equipped with at least one Brembo Group component. This includes brakes, clutches, and suspensions.
Class-Specific Solutions: The company provides specialized carbon and cast iron braking systems. These systems are tailored to the unique demands of the Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3 classes.
Future Innovation: Brembo is unveiling a newly designed braking system for the LMGT3 class. This system will be implemented for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season.

Advanced Braking Systems for Every Class

Brembo’s technical partnership extends across all three competing categories. Components are also supplied by AP Racing and Öhlins, both part of the Brembo Group. The company provides a wide array of parts, including discs, calipers, pads, master cylinders, clutches, and brake pedals.

Hypercar: These top-tier vehicles use Brembo’s carbon friction material, chosen for its exceptional heat dissipation and low weight. The ventilated discs, weighing around 3 kg, are designed to last well beyond the 5,000 km race distance. They operate in temperatures from 250°C to 850°C. Each Hypercar is fitted with 6-piston machined from billet calipers.
LMP2: This category also utilizes carbon discs and pads. The discs share the same 3 kg weight and 250°C to 850°C temperature range as the Hypercar class, ensuring durability for the entire race. LMP2 cars are equipped with aluminum 6-piston forged calipers.
LMGT3: Vehicles in this class compete with cast iron brake discs weighing approximately 11 kg. They have a maximum diameter of 390 mm. These systems are engineered to operate at temperatures between 250°C and 750°C and are paired with machined aluminum 6-piston forged calipers.

A Glimpse into the Future: 2026 LMGT3 Brake System

Looking beyond the current season, Brembo is already focused on future regulations. During the 2025 Le Mans event, Brembo will introduce its advanced braking system designed for all GT cars, including the top LMGT3 class. This system is set to debut in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship. This new system features fully redesigned forged brake calipers for maximized stiffness. It has an innovative Airduct Design for better cooling. Most importantly, the system includes a new ABS-compatible master cylinder, all developed to enhance performance and consistency.

Celebrating a Legacy of Passion

To commemorate its 50-year journey in racing, Brembo is hosting a “50 Years of Passion” exhibition in the Le Mans Fan Village. The exhibit offers an immersive look at the brand’s technological innovations. It will display the braking systems used across Le Mans, Formula 1, and Formula E. Fans can also purchase exclusive apparel from a special capsule collection or collaborate with Kappa on limited-edition lifestyle items.

Brembo’s history at Le Mans is rich with success, including its first victory in 1989 with Sauber-Mercedes. Brembo also played a crucial role in numerous wins for Audi and Toyota. Guided by its vision of “Turning Energy into Inspiration,” Brembo continues to push the boundaries of performance and safety on the track and on the road.

For more information, visit www.brembogroup.com.