The racing cars history
� At the start of the F1 championship the cars could have engines up to 4500cc normally aspirated, or 1500cc supercharged.
� In 1952 / 53, world championship races were held with Formula 2 style cars due to the insufficient number of Formula 1 cars. Engines were 2000cc normally aspirated or 500cc supercharged.
� 1954 saw the re-introduction of Formula 1 cars. The maximum engine sizes were now 2500cc normally aspirated or 750cc supercharged. � In 1958 it was ruled that drivers could no longer share cars in a race. � In 1961 a minimum dry weight for the car was introduced, and body work restrictions stopped enclosed wheels. � The maximum engine size changed in 1966 to 3000cc normally aspirated or 1500cc supercharged. � In 1972 the restriction of a maximum of 12 cylinders per engine was introduced. � In 1983 aerodynamic changes were imposed mandating a flat underside to the car. � In 1986 the engines specification changed again to a maximum of 1500cc supercharged or turbocharged with no other restrictions. � A maximum of 3500cc normally aspirated only was introduced in 1989, bringing an end to the ' turbo period '.
� 1994 saw the next set of changed after Ayrton Senna ' s death. More aerodynamic restrictions were imposed and the air box was revised in an attempt to reduce engine power. A 10cm stepped flat bottom was also introduced to slow down the cars.
Recourse: http:// www. f1complete. com / records / f1-history / 229-formula-1-history
The Famous drivers
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