Connew
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| Full name | Connew Racing Team |
| Base | London, United Kingdom |
| Founder/s | Peter Connew |
| Noted drivers | François Migault |
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Formula One World Championship career
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| Engines | Cosworth DFV |
| Debut | 1972 British Grand Prix |
| Races competed | 2 (1 start) |
| Race victories | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| Final race | 1972 Austrian Grand Prix |
Connew was a Formula One constructor. Their single car, the PC1, started in one race, the 1972 Austrian Grand Prix.
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[edit] Formula One
In 1970, Surtees design engineer Peter Connew decided to build his own Formula 1 car. The Connew-Cosworth PC1 was built in a small workshop in the east of London by Connew and two friends, Roger Doran and Peter's cousin, Barry Boor. The Cosworth-DFV engine was 2nd hand, from McLaren.
Due to lack of funding and a rule change that required the construction of another chassis, it took 18 months until the PC2 chassis was finally ready, for the 1972 French Grand Prix. Frenchman François Migault brought some sponsorship for a few races, and also a transporter to carry the car to France. Yet, they did not make it all the way to Charade Circuit, and settled for testing at the short Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans, Migault's home town.
The small team managed to show up at the 1972 German Grand Prix, but without having made a proper prior entry, participation was denied by the Germans.
The car finally took part in the practice for the 1972 British Grand Prix but was withdrawn before the race. The car had an unusual rear suspension which proved not to be up to the job, and the car was too slow anyway.
The car was modified and entered in the 1972 Austrian Grand Prix. Migault qualified at the end of the field despite some engine troubles. After 22 laps, Migault had passed 4 competitors, the suspension collapsed and Migault had a nasty moment. The car swerved towards the barriers on the start/finish straight, but the driver brought the car safely to a halt without damage.
The Connew reappeared at the end of season World Championship Victory Race at Brands Hatch with David Purley driving but did not start because of electrical problems.
[edit] Formula 5000
The car was modified to meet Formula 5000 regulations and appeared in the British championship in 1973, fitted with a Chevrolet V8 engine.[1] The car made its first outing in the series at Mallory Park for round 10 of 18. Swiss driver Pierre Soukry qualified the car in twenty-first place, but was unable to start due to a split oil pipe.[2] Three races later, the Connew failed to qualify at Brands Hatch, with Soukry at the wheel.[3] The car's final appearance was at the season finale, again at Brands Hatch. Tony Trimmer drove but a collision with a barrier put the chassis beyond repair.[4]
[edit] Complete Formula One results
[edit] Formula One world championship
(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)
| Year | Chassis | Engine(s) | Tyres | Drivers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Points | WCC |
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| 1972 | Connew PC1 | Ford V8 | F | ARG | RSA | ESP | MON | BEL | FRA | GBR | GER | AUT | ITA | CAN | USA | 0 | NC | |
| François Migault | DNS | Ret |
[edit] Non Championship results
| Year | Event | Venue | Driver | Result | Category | Report |
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| 1972 | Rothmans 50,000 | Brands Hatch | François Migault | DNQ | Formula Libre | |
| 1972 | John Player Challenge Trophy | Brands Hatch | David Purley | DNS | Formula One |
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Brown, Allen. Connew PC1-002. Old Racing Cars. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
- ^ Brown, Allen. Rothmans F5000 Championship round: Mallory Park, 8 Jul 1973. Old Racing Cars. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
- ^ Brown, Allen. Rothmans F5000 Championship round: Brands Hatch, 27 Aug 1973. Old Racing Cars. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
- ^ Diepraam, Mattijs and Muelas, Felix. DIY heroes. 8W. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.
