Monday, November 14, 2011

1981-2011 - 30 years ago

Formula 1 facts




Debut of the McLaren MP4, first 100% carbon fibre chassis, John Watson won at the British Grand Prix.
To minimize ground effect efficiency the side-pods had a 60mm distance from the ground, Gordon Murray on the Brabham BT49 adapted an hydrponeumatic suspension to deceive that rule.
The Lotus 88 appeared but it was declared illegal and never raced.
First win for Alain Prost (French Grand Prix).

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