The Brabham BT55 was a Formula One racing car designed by Gordon Murray and David North for the Brabham team in 1986. It was driven by Italian racer Elio de Angelis during the 1986 Formula One season.
The BT55 featured a distinctive design with a low, sleek profile and a raised nose cone. It was powered by a turbocharged BMW M12/13 1.5L inline-4 engine, which produced around 1,000 horsepower. The car also featured a semi-automatic gearbox, which was a relatively new technology at the time.
De Angelis had a challenging season in the BT55, with the car suffering from reliability issues and struggling to compete with the dominant Williams and McLaren teams. However, he did manage to score points in several races, including a 4th place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Tragically, de Angelis was killed in a testing accident at the Paul Ricard circuit in May 1986, cutting short his time with the Brabham team. The BT55 was subsequently driven by several other drivers during the remainder of the season, but it was ultimately not a competitive car and was replaced by the BT56 for the 1987 season.
Overall, the Brabham BT55 de Angelis 1986 was a visually striking car with potential, but it ultimately failed to deliver the results that the team had hoped for.
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The Ferrari 126C3 was a Formula One racing car designed by Mauro Forghieri and Harvey Postlethwaite and built by Scuderia Ferrari for the 1983 Formula One World Championship. The car was an evolution of the previous year's 126C2, featuring a redesigned chassis and improved aerodynamics.
The Ferrari 126C3 was powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter V6 engine, which produced around 600 horsepower in race trim. The car featured a six-speed manual gearbox and a double wishbone suspension system.
The car made its debut at the Brazilian Grand Prix in 1983, where it showed promising performance but suffered from reliability issues. However, as the season progressed, the Ferrari 126C3 became more competitive, with Patrick Tambay and teammate René Arnoux scoring several podium finishes.
At the German Grand Prix in 1983, Patrick Tambay secured pole position in the Ferrari 126C3, marking the car's first pole position of the season. Tambay went on to finish the race in second place, behind Nelson Piquet in the Brabham-BMW.
Overall, the Ferrari 126C3 was a competitive car in the 1983 Formula One season, helping Ferrari secure second place in the Constructors' Championship. Patrick Tambay finished the season in fourth place in the Drivers' Championship, scoring two wins and several podium finishes driving the Ferrari 126C3.
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The Brabham BT53 was a Formula One racing car designed by Gordon Murray for the Brabham team. It was used during the 1984 Formula One season, with Brazilian driver Nelson Piquet driving the car. Piquet won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1984 driving the Brabham BT53, marking the car's most notable success.
The Brabham BT53 was powered by a turbocharged BMW M12/13 inline-4 engine, which was known for its power and reliability. The car featured a sleek and aerodynamic design, with a distinctive low nose and wide rear wing. The chassis was made of carbon fiber, making it lightweight and strong.
Nelson Piquet had a successful season in the Brabham BT53, finishing third in the Drivers' Championship with three wins and five podium finishes. The victory at the Canadian Grand Prix was a highlight of the season for Piquet and the Brabham team, showcasing the car's competitiveness and performance.
Overall, the Brabham BT53 was a successful racing car for the Brabham team in the 1984 Formula One season, with Nelson Piquet's win at the Canadian Grand Prix being a standout moment for the car and driver.
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The Brabham BT53 was a Formula One racing car designed by Gordon Murray and built by the Brabham team for the 1984 Formula One season. The car was powered by a BMW M12/13 1.5 L turbocharged inline-4 engine.
Teo Fabi, an Italian racing driver, drove the Brabham BT53 with car number 2 during the 1984 United States Grand Prix held in Detroit. Fabi finished in third place in the race, earning a spot on the podium.
The 1984 United States Grand Prix in Detroit took place on June 24, 1984, at the Detroit street circuit. The race was won by Nelson Piquet driving a Brabham BT53, followed by Niki Lauda in a McLaren-TAG and Teo Fabi in the other Brabham BT53.
Overall, the Brabham BT53 was not a competitive car during the 1984 season, with Fabi's third-place finish in Detroit being one of the highlights of the season for the team. The car struggled with reliability issues and lack of pace compared to its competitors.
