Protos (constructor)
Appearance
Base | United Kingdom |
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Founder(s) | Frank Costin |
Formula One World Championship career | |
Engines | Cosworth |
Entrants | Ron Harris Racing Team |
First entry | 1967 German Grand Prix |
Last entry | 1967 German Grand Prix |
Races entered | 1 |
Race victories | 0 |
Constructors' Championships | 0 |
Drivers' Championships | 0 |
Points | 0 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
The Protos was a wingless Formula 2 racing car that appeared in 1967. Powered by the then-standard Ford-Cosworth 1600cc FVA-engine, it was noticeable for its slippery aerodynamic Frank Costin design, with an almost-enclosed 'bubble' canopy over the cockpit and a chassis partially made of the very light but fragile plywood. Although fairly quick on fast tracks, it did not become a front runner and did not score wins during the European F2 season. Drivers included Brian Hart and Pedro Rodríguez.
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