SKF aftermarket, making the most of racing expertise in steering & suspension solutions
Today’s race cars employ the most advanced steering and suspension system components. In racing, it’s not all about power. You need stability and control to gain the vital milli-seconds on lap times and navigate the most challenging circuits and terrains in the world.
2023-01-16
Racing expertise in Steering and Suspension solutions
Almost since the invention of the automobile, SKF has been an important contributor of automotive technology to race teams around the world. Irrespective of the type of racing, stability, durability, and maneuverability are critical to victory. Today’s race cars employ the most advanced steering and suspension system components. In racing, it’s not all about power. You need stability and control to gain the vital milli-seconds on lap times and navigate the most challenging circuits and terrains in the world – the mountains of Monaco, the frozen roads in Sweden, the slippery asphalt in Japan and the extreme challenges of Australia’s Outback. Its extensive racing experience enables SKF to offer products to the aftermarket that keep drivers safe even in the harshest conditions. All SKF products are of trusted premium quality – extensively tested to match the highest standards and specifications.
Formula One provides a unique environment for SKF to push the limits of bearing technology. For over 70 years, SKF products, engineering and knowledge have been helping Formula One teams win races. Lessons learned here are applied to the products we provide to car manufacturers and the aftermarket worldwide.
Racing expertise in Steering and Suspension solutions
The latest generation of SKF plain bearings uses an innovative, SKF-developed and patented liner that further reduces friction and wear during operation, extending bearing life considerably.
The latest generation of SKF plain bearings uses an innovative, SKF-developed and patented liner that further reduces friction and wear during operation, extending bearing life considerably. This aerospace-developed solution, combined with lightweight materials and special coatings, will offer further performance improvements and optimization in some specific plain bearing application areas, potentially helping racing teams find winning solutions.
SKF spherical plain bearings like the ones used in motorsport steering and suspension applications are also available in a wide assortment of designs, dimension series and sizes to meet the needs of any automotive market, not just racing. Whether the application calls for a large spherical plain bearing or a small rod end assembly, both are available from SKF and offer long service life, minimal maintenance, and high operational reliability, even in the most demanding applications.
Extensive knowledge of plain bearing solutions combined with high-level expertise in complex steering and suspension systems allows SKF to offer valuable experience and support to automotive aftermarket customers around the world.
SKF spherical plain bearings like the ones used in motorsport steering and suspension applications are also available in a wide assortment of designs, dimension series and sizes to meet the needs of any automotive market, not just racing.
Releated
2025-04-24
Gothenburg, Sweden, April 2025 – SKF Vertevo has been honored with the prestigious 2025 PACE Award for its TraX commercial vehicle wheel end monitoring system. This accolade underscores SKF's dedication to innovation and excellence in delivering cutting-edge solutions to the commercial vehicle industry.
2023-11-16
Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, has long been associated with speed, innovation, and cutting-edge technology. However, in recent years, the sport has also been increasingly focusing on sustainability and environmental responsibility. At SKF, we have stood out in our commitment to sustainability in Formula 1. As a leading global supplier of bearings and engineering solutions, we are working on improvements to minimize the ecological footprint and promote sustainable practices in the high-paced world of Formula 1.
2023-01-16
Today’s race cars employ the most advanced steering and suspension system components. In racing, it’s not all about power. You need stability and control to gain the vital milli-seconds on lap times and navigate the most challenging circuits and terrains in the world.
2023-01-16
SKF are continuing to give their full support to the Super TC2000 event as the teams battle it out in the last three races of the tournament, including the most important Buenos Aires 200km in November 2019.