Audi R26

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Brahmal
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Re: Audi R26

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AR3-GP wrote:
12 Mar 2026, 21:27
Brahmal wrote:
12 Mar 2026, 21:20
AR3-GP wrote:
12 Mar 2026, 20:44
Motorsport Italy says Audi is the only team running 8 piston brake caliper (4 piston per side).

https://it.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-au ... /10804434/
The article also says "four pads." So two pads per front brake?
Four pads would mean two on each side of the brake caliper. To be clear, the 8 pistons are also distributed 4 per side of the caliper. So the front brake calipers (left and right) would have a total of 16 pistons, and 8 pads. Sounds a bit mad :lol:
Oh wow, I assumed that "4 per side" was referring to the left and right side of the vehicle, not the left and right side of the brake disc! For context, what is the typical arrangement for one front wheel? Six pistons and two pads?