Which Formula One team, founded in 1963 by a New Zealander, were the first to design a car using a carbon fibre monocoque?
1982 Formula One World Championship writer Doug Nye has called the most powerful three-litre engine seen in Formula One at that time, with . They tested their turbocharged V8 engine during practice for the Italian Grand Prix, but did not race it until the next season. Most FOCA teams however still relied upon the Cosworth DFV engine, which had been introduced by Lotus in . In 1981, McLaren had built the first car monocoque from carbon fibre composite. This allowed for cars to be lighter, while at the same time being more rigid. McLaren had proven that carbon-fibre cars could be quick, with John Watson
Formula One car Formula One car A Formula One car is a single-seat, open cockpit, open-wheel racing car with substantial front and rear wings, and an engine positioned behind the driver, intended to be used in competition at Formula One racing events. The regulations governing the cars are unique to the championship. The Formula One regulations specify that cars must be constructed by the racing teams themselves, though the design and manufacture can be outsourced. The modern-day Formula One cars are constructed from composites of carbon fibre and similar ultra-lightweight materials. The minimum weight permissible is including the driver but not fuel. Cars