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  1. IamRobG

    IamRobG F1 Rookie

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    It did win a race and had a handful of podiums and fast laps. It wasn't THAT unsuccessful. Sheckter placed 3rd behind lauda and hunt.
     
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  2. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Oooh! Another good one!.... Shown in it's "natural habitat" as of today! [Same as the 250F above.]
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  3. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    +1

    IIRC, Derek Gardner said it was progressing well; He actually had high hopes for it.

    Then the FIA stepped in (after some "prompting"?) and introduced the "only 4 wheels on my wagon" rule. :(

    It was certainly "out there", but in addition to ~40% more front grip those tiny front wheels offered some serious aero advantages - Not particularly well understood back then, but I'd bet Newey would get a **** ** these days! :D

    I recall Jody admitting to being somewhat mystified as to why Ken & Derek kept asking him if he'd like "50% more front end grip?".... Jody was like, "Sure!....." :)

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
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  4. bbpathfinder

    bbpathfinder Karting

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    The biggest problem for the 6-wheeler was Goodyear didnt really develop the front tires. As standard size tires were improved, the small fronts of the Tyrrell sayed the same, thus falling farther and farther behind the rest.
     
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  5. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

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    Here is my considered list:


    1. Alfetta 158/9 ( Alfa Romeo ) - won all of its races
    2. Lotus 23 - first monocoque
    3. Lotus 72 - raced from 1970 - 1976
    4. Mclaren 1988 MP4 w. Honda turbo - won all but one race - by wide margins
    5. Ferrari F2002 - won almost everything that year and monopolize the front row
     
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  6. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    OK, seems we're up to 24 entries, with a few of those being lumped together. That seems like *plenty* of options! [Hopefully the polling S/W can handle such a long list!]

    I'll try and remember the alphabet and get them listed in a new thread now.

    Thanks to all for the nominations; Certainly some crackers have been suggested!

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
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  7. NEP

    NEP F1 Rookie

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    Fast_Ian said: "Oooh! Another good one!.... Shown in it's "natural habitat" as of today!"

    The Alfa Romeo Team won Fame even earlier.

    1925 was a landmark year in Grand Prix Racing, due to the organization of the "World Championship of Manufacturers".

    The Alfa Romeo P2's won, becoming the 1° Campione del Mundo / 1st World Champion in Grand Prix Racing.

    After that championship win, the laurel wreath was added to the circumference of the Ala-Romeo Milano badge.
     
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