With the 2018 Formula 1 season soon upon us, it’s time to take a look back at some of the best cars in the history of the sport. From the one-hit wonders to the team dynasties that have lasted years, there have been some fantastic vehicles that have graced the competition over the years. In chronological order, here are ten of the best: McLaren MP4/2 (1984-86) The MP4/2, designed by McLaren, is the only car on this list to have raced for more than a single season. The chassis won the Drivers’ Championship every year from 1984 to 1986. Niki Lauda would win the title in 1984, with Alain Prost claiming his first two championships in 1985 and 1986. The car was one of the few cars on the grid with carbon brakes, giving it an advantage in longer races. It also had a larger fuel tank than most of its rivals, which helped the McLaren team break the record for most wins in a season in 1984. Between Lauda and Prost, they won 12 races, with Lauda beating the Frenchman to the title by just half a point, the closest Championship in F1 history. The car was updated the year after, with the MP4/2B focusing on race pace, seeing Prost and Lauda qualify in the pack at most races, before flying through the field on a Sunday. The suspension was redesigned to allow the change from Michelin to Goodyear tyres, with Prost going on to win his first title… [Read full story]
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