The last woman to sign a deal to race in Formula 1 got her opportunity 30 years ago today. But Giovanna Amati never had much of a chance at a Brabham team that was already close to collapse.
Brabham articles archive
Hill on Williams’ dominant cars, Brabham’s last gasp and the “worst decision” F1 ever made
My F1 Cars
Posted onDamon Hill’s passion for Formula 1 faded soon after his 1996 world championship win, thanks in part to a detested rules change. He talked us through his career in cars.
“Brabham” Formula 1 documentary reviewed
Review
Posted onBrabham goes beyond the story of three-times world champion Jack Brabham, exploring what became of the team which bore his name.
“We had wheelspin in fourth gear”: How to drive the most powerful F1 car ever
F1 history
Posted onHow does it feel to drive an F1 car with 1,400 horsepower? Marc Surer relives his experience of BMW’s extreme mid-eighties turbo engine.
Brabham returning to Le Mans in GTE class
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Brabham returning to Le Mans in GTE class • Bottas loses personal sponsor • Williams crew reacted positive to Kubica return – Lowe
Brabham tipped as possible Force India buyer
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Brabham tipped as possible Force India buyer • F1 London demo mooted • Hamilton doubts Ferrari test advantage
Brabham BT52 Owners’ Workshop Manual reviewed
F1 review
Posted onThe Brabham BT52, which took Nelson Piquet to the 1983 world championship, is the fourth F1 car to get the treatment from Haynes’ iconic Workshop Manual series.
Brabham seeks crowdfunded return to racing
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Brabham could return to racing • Mercedes reliability “shocking” – Horner • Crashgate out of character for me – Symonds
Sir Jack Brabham, 1926-2014
F1 history
Posted onAfter winning two championships with Cooper’s innovative rear-engined cars Jack Brabham claimed a third in his own chassis. He passed away today aged 88.
Three-times champion Sir Jack Brabham dies at 88
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Three-times world champion Sir Jack Brabham has died at the age of 88.
Brabham BT52: Piquet back in his 1983 title-winner
Goodwood Festival of Speed
Posted onNelson Piquet has been reunited with the Brabham-BMW BT52 turbo he won the drivers’ championship with 30 years ago.
Webber and Red Bull close on Brabham win tallies
2012 British Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onMark Webber and Red Bull’s latest win moves them within five victories of matching the records of Jack Brabham and his team.
New row over use of Brabham name
Posted onBrabham is the latest former F1 team to be tipped to return to F1 in 2010, joining the likes of Lola and March. However the company that has submitted the entry for 2010 under the Brabham name is not linked to the man who founded the original Brabham team, three-times F1 champion Sir Jack Brabham. … Continue reading New row over use of Brabham name
USF1’s Peter Windsor and the strange story of the Brabham F1 team
Posted onUSF1 is expected to announce its plans to enter F1 in 2010 later today. The plan is being headed by two men, Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor. Windsor has worn many hats in an F1 career spanning more than two decades, but mystery surrounds his last involvement with Brabham. His role in taking over the … Continue reading USF1’s Peter Windsor and the strange story of the Brabham F1 team
F1 links: Brabhams and the BBC
Posted onSpeaking of the BT49… “I consider the Brabham BT49 to be better than any Lotus ever produced. Nothing before or since has been so pure, elegant and satisfying to the eye as the BT49.” Clive reacting to a comment on F1 Fanatic. The Top Formula One Driver on Facebook “And how do Nascar drivers compare? … Continue reading F1 links: Brabhams and the BBC
Banned: Brabham-Alfa Romeo BT46B ‘Fan Car’
Posted onThe Brabham-Alfa Romeo BT46B ‘Fan Car’ achieved an incredible 100% victory rate: It started one race, won it, and was banned.