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Pretty, Powerful, Fast: Here are the best Cars of Formula 1

You enjoy F1? Obviously, you must be discussing the upcoming races but how well do you know the history of influential cars that altered everything in this sport? As they say, you need to know where you are originating from to know where you are going.

<strong>Golden era of The Grand Prix</strong>
Prior to tossing a stone at Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) about the seemingly ridiculous rules, why not get some insight of the days Grand Prix accepted genuine resourcefulness and boldness in design. Here are some devices that still awe real enthusiasts of F1.

<strong>The McLaren MP4/4</strong>
Whichever car expert you hear from Top Gear Clarkson to CNN vehicle experts, this device created by Gordon Murray and Steve Nicholis gets a mention. It was the very first design to have the motorist in a reclining position. Get this, 15 wins, 15 poles, and very couple of retirements, the McLaren MP4/4 Honda with its brand-new V6 turbo engine was bound for greatness.
What's even more, the McLaren's carbon fiber framework, low-lying aero-dynamic profile went on to make the car among the most effective in racing. When the car was provided to Prost and the brand-new group mate Senna producing exactly what was going to be the biggest rivalries in Formula 1, it was like a dream come real.

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<strong>Lotus 78</strong>
To be frank, Lotus has always created excellent designs and the 78 was one. Image an upturned aircraft wing on fast wheels eating the tarmac. The result was massive down force while at high speeds and low pressure under the car.
The brilliant of Colin Chapman was again in play here. With ground-effect aerodynamics that made enjoying the vehicle an enjoy corners, it went on to win the constructor's title in '78 and later '79.

<strong>Lotus 49</strong>
Do not be surprised by having a mention of Lotus once more. The Ford Cosworth DFV engine was created for winning and it did so in its launching in the Dutch General Grand Prix of '67. It was no surprise Graham Hillside utilized it to win his 2nd title in 1968.

<strong>Renault RB9</strong>
Concern 2013 and you satisfy a brand-new champion driving a brand-new machine. This machine drove Vettel to a fourth successive title. With even more back down force through manipulation of exhaust gases, it was apparent the car design's objective was to beat the very best devices including Ferrari, Mercedes among others. reference

These are simply however a few of the fantastic devices that have actually influenced F1. Ferrari 312T and F2004, Williams FW15C, Jordan 191, 1950 Mercedes W 196 and Brabham BMW BT52 also form the creme de la creme of excellent cars in Formula 1.





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