Formula 1

1980 saw a revolution in braking technology as HITCO introduced the first carbon braking system to Formula 1.  Technological development since then has ensured carbon remains the only choice for braking material in the modern era of Formula 1.

Through close collaboration with our teams and partners, HITCO has developed materials and cooling solutions that provide excellent modulation and consistently high friction coefficients regardless of weather conditions and in all race situations whether at demanding circuits such as Montreal and Monza, or less severe circuits such as Silverstone and Suzuka.

HITCO has established itself as the leader in F1, developing braking materials that are used by many teams on the grid and brakes that were responsible for stopping the 2005 & 2006 World Champions Renault.

Formula 1 in 2011

2010 saw the addition of three new teams to Formula 1 with Virgin and Lotus both choosing to race exclusively with HITCO brakes.  This was in addition to many other teams on the grid who raced with HITCO during the season.

2011 sees the Formula 1 calendar expand to a record 20 races with the inaugural Indian Grand Prix scheduled to take place in late October.  A raft of regulation changes aimed at improving overtaking including the re-introduction of KERS after a years absence, and the introduction of driver-adjustable rear wings will have a significant effect on brakes. 

As always, HITCO continues to develop braking materials and cooling solutions to meet the ever varying demands of braking at the top level of motorsport in Formula 1 and racing worldwide.