A Brief History of Formula One

Six Wheeler
Technical innovation has always been the hallmark of Formula One. These days it takes many millions of dollars in research and development to improve the performance of the cars by fractions of a second. Engineers are continuously experimenting with new materials and set ups for tyres and chassis as they adapt to new circuits and changing race formulas. But the build up to the 2009 season has been marred by three Formula One teams claiming that the rear diffuser of some cars doesn't conform to new regulations. Back in 1976, however, this six wheeled Tyrrell-Ford was a front runner.

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