15 Of The Most Iconic F1 Cars
The Best Race Cars Ever Made
When it comes to motorsport, few affiliations are as thrilling and innovative as Formula 1. F1 is the top tier of racing and its design teams continue to set new standards in the world of cars.
For their incredible engineering and beautiful designs, these are 15 of the greatest Formula 1 cars to ever hit the track.
Cooper T51
Formula One was still young when the British Cooper team entered the foray. The father and son duo became pioneers in the game when they designed one of the first rear-engine racing cars: the Cooper T51.
The sleek design, long nose, and forward driver position would inspire future generations of F1 hot rods.
Cooper T51 (cont’d)
Racing icons Jack Brabham and Bruce McLaren drove the T51, and in its heyday, it was one of the most popular Formula 1 cars.
The T51 sported a Coventry Climax four-cylinder engine and a four-speed Citroen gearbox. Later models used Maserati and Ferrari engines.
Ferrari Tipo 500
Designed by Aurelio Lampredi, this incredible hot rod is actually a Formula 2 race car. In 1952, the World Championship was run according to Formula 2 specifications, so Ferrari constructed the Tipo to meet the parameters.
The car went on to win two Drivers’ Championships and two Constructors’ Championships.
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Ferrari Tipo 500 (cont’d)
The Tipo 500 is recognizable for its tubular frame. It also featured a double-wishbone suspension in the front and De Dion axle suspension in the rear.
