ATS HS1 Merzario A1
The ATS HS1, also known as the Merzario A1, was a Formula 1 car that marked the beginning of the German ATS team’s entry into the sport. The A1 was developed using the basic design concepts of 1970s Formula 1 cars, centred around an aluminium monocoque chassis and powered by the reliable Ford Cosworth DFV […]
March 701
The March 701, designed by Robin Herd, was March Engineering’s first Formula 1 car and made its debut in the 1970 season. It featured an aluminium monocoque chassis and was powered by the Ford Cosworth DFV engine. Despite its simplicity, the 701 had a successful debut, driven by notable drivers like Jackie Stewart and Ronnie […]
March 761
The March 761, introduced for the 1976 Formula 1 season, was a continuation of March Engineering’s philosophy of building cost-effective customer cars for privateers while still maintaining a presence as a factory team. Designed by Robin Herd, the car utilized the reliable Ford Cosworth DFV engine, a staple in F1 during that era, mated to […]
Arrows A6
The Arrows A6 was designed for the 1983 Formula 1 season, following on from the A5. Designed by Dave Wass, the A6 featured a clean, relatively simple design with an aluminium monocoque chassis. The car was powered by the ever-reliable Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine, producing around 500-520 horsepower. By 1983, however, the naturally aspirated […]
Shadow DN1 3A
In 1972, the renowned English driver Graham Hill ventured into Brabham, but by year’s end, Ron Tauranac relinquished control to Bernie Ecclestone. As the eldest contender in top-tier formula racing, Hill found himself battling against a wave of youthful aggression, their speed outpacing his own. Despite all the prime seats being occupied, Hill’s wealth of […]
Arrows A1B
This vehicle is one of three fresh iterations of the Arrows A1 produced in the latter stages of 1978 as replacements for the Arrows FA1s, which were returned to the Shadow team due to a copyright dispute. Originally driven by Riccardo Patrese in the 1978 World Championship, it saw a brief action in 1979 before […]
BRM P160E
For 1971, Tony Southgate designed what was to be the first BRM of the 3-litre formula, the P160. They were good-looking, very fast and their V-12 engines made a glorious sound. The 1971 season ended with BRM 2nd in the Constructors Cup. The BRM P160E is the car with which Clay Regazzoni participated in the […]
Surtees TS19
Designed by John Surtees and Ken Sears, the Surtees TS19 was at the center of one of the most controversial sponsorship deals in Formula 1. As John Surtees, the 1964 F1 World Champion, led his own team in 1976 he was desperately looking for sponsoring and signed with the company Durex. This sponsorship was so […]