From garden shed to world champions - Britain's first F1 team BRM
Summary
BRM, Britain's first Formula 1 team, started in a garden in Bourne, Lincolnshire, about 80 years ago. Founded by Raymond Mays, the team went on to win the world championship in 1962 with driver Graham Hill. BRM played a key role in putting Britain on the map in the world of motor racing.Key Facts
- BRM stands for British Racing Motors.
- Raymond Mays founded BRM in 1945 in Bourne, Lincolnshire.
- The team built its first car, the Type 15, with a V16 engine.
- BRM won its only world championship in 1962 with driver Graham Hill.
- The team managed to involve around 40 British companies in its development.
- Juan Manuel Fangio, a top driver of that era, drove for BRM in 1952.
- Sir Jackie Stewart, a well-known racer, started his Formula 1 career with BRM.
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