EBC Brakes Launches Sintered SR Race Pad Series
EBC Brakes introduces its Sintered SR Series race pads, using heat-fused metal alloys to deliver extended wear life and high-temperature performance for motorsport applications.
Motorsports
The latest news and headlines from around the global brake industry. This page lists all of the articles in the Motorsports category.
PFC Brakes Named Official TCR Europe Brake Partner
PFC Brakes has been named the official brake partner of the 2026 TCR Europe Touring Car Series, introducing the Challenge PFC Brakes incentive program offering discounts and free pads for race-winning teams.
Galfer Extends MXGP Partnership, Names 42-Rider Lineup for 2026
Galfer renews its MXGP sponsorship for 2026, fielding 42 riders across 14 teams and five disciplines while deploying its Wave, Disc Shark®, and G1396R racing brake technology.
AP Racing Supplies Components to Eight F1 Teams
AP Racing has confirmed brake and clutch supply agreements with eight of 11 Formula 1 teams for the 2026 season, as sweeping new technical regulations reshape the sport's competitive landscape.
TA2 New Zealand Series Grows With CIRCO Brakes
CIRCO Brakes serves as the control braking package for the growing TA2 New Zealand series, delivering consistent pedal feel and reduced fade across all circuits.
Brembo Accelerates Innovation for 2026 Formula 1 Technical Era
Brembo introduces advanced braking and energy management innovations for the 2026 Formula 1 season, supporting all 11 teams with redesigned calipers, brake-by-wire technology, and specialized components from AP Racing and Öhlins.
EBC Brakes Racing Partners With GT Cup for 2026
EBC Brakes Racing has been named an official partner of the 2026 GT Cup Championship, expanding its motorsport braking presence across the UK racing series grid.
Disc Brakes Australia Renews Motorsport Australia Braking Partnership
Disc Brakes Australia renewed its Official Braking Partner agreement with Motorsport Australia for 2026, extending a collaboration that supports competitors from grassroots to national-level categories.
Brembo Marks 25 Years Supplying MotoGP Brakes
Brembo marks 25 years supplying 100% of the MotoGP grid with braking systems, extending its reach through Öhlins, AP Racing, and Marchesini subsidiaries across all three World Championship classes.
AP Racing Reaches 400 Wins in Australian Supercars
AP Racing celebrates its 400th race win in Australia's Supercars Championship, marking a decade-plus milestone as sole brake and clutch supplier to the series.
Brembo Becomes WorldSBK’s Innovation Partner
Brembo becomes WorldSBK’s Innovation Partner in a new multi-year deal that advances high-performance braking technology in production-based racing from the 2026 season.
Brembo Renews Ferrari Braking Partnership
Brembo extends its 50-year Ferrari partnership through 2026, supplying complete braking systems for both Formula 1 and FIA WEC Hypercar programs following Ferrari's 2025 endurance championship victory.
Cadillac F1 Team Reveals Brake Duct Engineering
Cadillac's F1 team details the engineering challenges of designing front brake ducts that manage extreme temperatures exceeding 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit while meeting strict FIA regulations.
Essex Parts Alleges Brembo Extortion in Federal Lawsuit
Essex Parts Services has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Brembo NV of extortion, alleging the Italian brake manufacturer pressured the NASCAR distributor to pay debts from a separate bankrupt company.
Galfer Brake Discs Debut in AMA Supercross
Galfer supplies Shark brake discs to the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull Ducati Factory Racing Team for the 2026 AMA Supercross season, debuting at Anaheim 1.
SBS Friction Appoints Hacker North American Sales Manager
SBS Friction A/S appoints Angel June Hacker as North American Aftermarket Sales Manager to expand U.S. distribution, lead dealer academy enrollment, and grow e-commerce channels.
WINHERE Validates Engineering Mastery Through GT Racing Wins
WINHERE validated its brake technology in 2025 by securing multiple GT racing championships. Their closed-loop engineering model uses track data to enhance aftermarket and OE product lines.
Wilwood Launches Left Front Sprint Car Brake Kit
Wilwood Engineering introduces a new left front brake kit for Sprint Cars, featuring a lightweight 10.20-inch scalloped rotor and DPS caliper to provide enhanced tunability and wheel clearance.
Brembo Reaches 1,000 World Titles in Motorsport
The Brembo Group celebrates 50 years in motorsport, surpassing 1,000 world titles and integrating Öhlins into its portfolio to strengthen its position in global racing markets.
Apex Circuit Design and AP Racing Launch Partnership
Apex Circuit Design and AP Racing announce a partnership combining circuit simulation with advanced braking technology to optimize vehicle performance and future racetrack architecture.