The world behind the racing

Inside Formula 1

The founders, engineering ideas and commercial relationships that shaped the sport. Follow a person, an organisation or an idea through history.

engineering

Mike Hewland →

A founder associated with specialist racing transmissions.

1957 · Explore the connections
engineering

Keith Duckworth →

A co-founder of the engine business Cosworth.

1958 · Explore the connections
engineering

Mike Costin →

A co-founder of Cosworth.

1958 · Explore the connections
engineering

Mauro Forghieri →

A technical leader associated with Ferrari’s racing designs.

1962 · Explore the connections
engineering

Peter Wright →

An aerodynamicist linked to Lotus’s ground-effect development.

1970 · Explore the connections
engineering

Patrick Head →

Designer and engineering leader at Williams.

1977–1991 · Explore the connections
engineering

John Barnard →

A designer associated with composite chassis and paddle-operated transmission.

1981–1989 · Explore the connections
engineering

Adrian Newey →

A designer whose career links several leading Formula 1 teams.

1991–2005 · Explore the connections

Connections through time

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