5 Facts about the Brembo Italian GP MotoGP

5/27/2024

 Seventh round of the MotoGP season.

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Only seven days after the magnificent Catalan GP, MotoGP fires up the engines for the Italian GP at Mugello: a historic event because Brembo will be the title sponsor of the Italian Grand Prix in 2024 and 2025, taking on a prominent role when MotoGP™ races on the spectacular Mugello International Circuit. This year’s edition, scheduled from May 31 to June 2, will be officially named Italian Grand Prix Brembo.




 

Braking Inspiration Partner


On the hills of Mugello, Brembo will take center stage as the title sponsor and will continue to do so in 2025, a special year, as it will coincide with the 50th anniversary of Brembo Racing where the Tuscan hills will provide the perfect backdrop for celebration. 

Furthermore, Brembo is not only the supplier of braking systems for all MotoGP™ teams, but since 2023 it has expanded its role to become the official Braking Inspiration Partner of MotoGP™: thanks to this, it provides the data used for the television graphics that highlight the sensational stopping power involved in the world’s most exciting sport.

 

The GP Data 


According to Brembo technicians who work closely with all MotoGP riders, the 5.25 km long Mugello Circuit is considered moderately demanding on the brakes. On a scale from 1 to 6, it has earned a difficulty rating of 3 because although there are 3 tough corners for the braking systems, none of these are present from turn 5 to turn 14, which helps with the cooling of the system.

 

A Titanic Commitment


The MotoGP calipers are manufactured just over 300 km from the Mugello Circuit at Brembo Racing, not far from Milan. Here, the calipers are conceived, designed, produced, assembled, and tested before being sent to the teams. The current MotoGP calipers use titanium super cooling pistons, which help reduce the temperature of the entire braking system. 

The pistons convert the hydraulic pressure generated by the rider on the lever into force transmitted to the pad. Compared to a traditional piston, a super cooling piston has a titanium insert inside that comes into contact with the pad. In contrast, a traditional piston itself contacts the pad. Through the use of titanium, the separation of elements reduces the contact surface between the piston and the pad, providing obvious benefits in reducing the system's heat.

 

​The Toughest Turn 


The hardest corner for the braking system at the Mugello Circuit is the first one after the finish line: MotoGP bikes go from over 335 km/h (much more with the slipstream) to 95 km/h in 5.1 seconds, covering 276 meters while the riders apply a load of 5.1 kg on the brake lever. The deceleration is 1.5 g, Brembo brake fluid pressure reaches 10.9 bar, and the temperature of the carbon discs hits 640 °C.




 

The Ducati Double Four 


The 2023 edition of the Italian GP made history with Ducati’s overwhelming dominance, securing the top 5 positions in the Sprint and the top 4 in the traditional race, with Francesco Bagnaia leading the pack both times. It was the realization of a dream for the Borgo Panigale manufacturer and its fans, who were given a stand at the historic Correntaio corner, as will happen this year: the ideal spot to witness long bends, although not the best for seeing heavy braking, but you can’t have everything in life.