Brembo was named after the Brembo river, as Bombassei lived in a village on the coast of the river before moving to Milan.
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11 Facts About Brembo
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Brembo entered into a supply contract with Alfa Romeo in 1964 and became Moto Guzzi's brake component supplier in 1966.
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In 2000, Brembo purchased the UK-based racing brake and clutch manufacturer AP Racing .
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Brembo reported the company was exploring acquiring assets, with a focus on the automotive and aviation sectors.
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Brembo specializes in performance braking systems and components as well as conducting research on braking systems.
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Brembo owns the foundries that produce their initial materials and supply the manufacturing plants.
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Brembo was an official brake supplier for the IndyCar Series from the 2012 season until the 2016 season; during the 2017 season, Brembo supplied calipers only.
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Since 2005, Brembo has been an official brake caliper supplier for the GP2 Series and the FIA Formula 2 Championship.
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Since 2010, Brembo has been an official whole brake supplier for the GP3 Series and the FIA Formula 3 Championship.
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Brembo is the exclusive supplier of braking systems for the MotoE World Cup.
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