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British Formula One Series
The old fashioned DFV helped make the UK domestic Formula One series possible between 1978 and 1980. As in South Africa a generation before, second hand cars from manufacturers like Lotus and Fittipaldi Automotive were the order of the day, although some, such as the March 781, were built specifically for the series. In 1980 the series saw South African Desiré Wilson become the only woman to win a Formula One race when she triumphed at Brands Hatch in a Wolf WR3.
British Formula One Series
British Formula One Series Category Single-seaters
Country or region : United Kingdom
Inaugural season 1978
Folded : 1982
Drivers : 10 (1982)
Teams : 8 (1982)
Constructors : 8 (1982)
Engine suppliers : 2 (1982)
Last Drivers' champion : Jim Crawford
The British Formula One Series, often abbreviated to British F1, was a Formula One motor racing championship held in the United Kingdom. It is often referred to as the Aurora Formula One series due to the Aurora company's sponsorship of the series for three of the four seasons.
The old fashioned DFV helped make the series possible between 1978 and 1980. As in the South African Formula One Championship a decade or so before, second hand cars from manufacturers like Lotus and Fittipaldi Automotive were the order of the day, although some, such as the March 781, were built specifically for the series. In 1980 the series saw South African Desiré Wilson become the only woman to win a Formula One race when she triumphed at Brands Hatch in a Williams.
Origins
The British Formula One Series was a successor to the older Group 8 Shellsport Championship, which had previously run for Formula 5000 cars. In 1977 the series was opened up to allow Formula One cars to race and the BRSCC upgraded it to a full Formula One championship a year later. Formula Two cars were also present on the grid to make up the numbers.
Former Champions
Year Series title Driver Car Races† Poles Wins Podiums Fastest
Laps Points Margin
(pts)
1978 Shellsport F1 Series Flag of the United Kingdom Tony Trimmer McLaren M23-Cosworth 8/12 4 5 8 5 149 56
1979 Aurora F1 Series Flag of the United Kingdom Rupert Keegan Arrows A1-Cosworth 13/15 5 6 6 4 65 2
1980 Aurora F1 Series Flag of Spain Emilio de Villota Williams FW07-Cosworth 12/12 6 5 9 4 85 33
1982 British F1 Series Flag of the United Kingdom Jim Crawford Ensign N180-Cosworth 4/5 3 3 3 4 34 18
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