The most emblematic Formula 1 single-seaters. Ferrari, McLaren, Lotus, Tyrrell, RedBull, Renault, etc will appear here due to their technical innovations, anniversaries, anecdotes and much more.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
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).
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).
Saturday, November 12, 2011
1961-2011 - 50 years ago
Formula 1 facts
First Championship for a middle engined car for Ferrari.
First title for a NorthAmerican driver (Phil Hill).
Last win for Stirling Moss (German Grand Prix).
Giancarlo Baghetti won at his debut (French Grand Prix).
Ferguson introduced a 4X4 single seater (British Grand Prix).
Tragedy at Monza, Von Trips and 14 people died.
First Championship for a middle engined car for Ferrari.
First title for a NorthAmerican driver (Phil Hill).
Last win for Stirling Moss (German Grand Prix).
Giancarlo Baghetti won at his debut (French Grand Prix).
Ferguson introduced a 4X4 single seater (British Grand Prix).
Tragedy at Monza, Von Trips and 14 people died.
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