BREMBO: THE CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS

Brembo in Formula One

Since 1974 Brembo-equipped teams have won multiple Formula One championships, including 14 with Ferrari.  This year Brembo is providing state-of-the-art brake technology to the following teams:

Team	F1 Drivers
BMW Sauber F1	Nick Heidfeld & Robert Kubica
Brawn GP F1	Jenson Button & Rubens Barrichello
Panasonic Toyota Racing	Jano Trulli & Timo Glock
Red Bull Racing	Sebastian Vettel & Mark Webber
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro	Kimi Raikkonen & Felipe Massa
Scuderia Toro Rosso	Sebastien Buemi & Sebastien Bourdais

What’s New in 2009

For 2009, F1 brake system development has been mainly influenced by two factors: the reduction of aerodynamic load based on the new front wing design and the smaller rear wings and, in opposition, the increase in mechanical grip thanks to the return of slick tires.

These technical revisions will make F1 cars slower in fast corners and quicker in slow corners to hopefully provide a more entertaining and competitive race.

In addition, many of the teams were uncertain as to impact that the introduction of KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems) would have on the new rules. For several months Brembo has been working with the teams in order to achieve the best design solution in relation to the characteristics of the car during braking.  Brembo expects that braking will increase by +5% on the front while lighter and more compact brakes will be employed at the rear.

Former Brembo F1 Champions/Constructors (Partial List)

Niki Lauda/Ferrari (1975 & 1977)

Kimi Raikkonen/Ferrari (2007)

Michael Schumacher/Ferrari (2000-04)

Jody Scheckter/Ferrari (1979)

Ferrari was also the F1 Constructors’ Champion on Brembo in 1976, 1982-83, 1999 and 2008.

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