Brabham
Founded by the only driver-constructor world champion. Jack Brabham won the 1966 title in a car bearing his own name.
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Brabham was founded by Australian racing driver Jack Brabham and designer Ron Tauranac in 1962. In 1966, Jack Brabham became the only driver in F1 history to win the World Championship in a car bearing his own name. The team later became famous for the controversial BT46B "fan car" and Nelson Piquet's championships in the early 1980s.
- 1962–1966: Foundation era — Jack Brabham's championships
- 1967–1970: Rindt era — Jochen Rindt drove for Brabham
- 1978–1983: Piquet era — Bernie Ecclestone owned, Gordon Murray designed
- 1983–1988: BMW turbo era — Piquet's 1983 title with BMW power
- 1988–1992: Decline — sold multiple times, closed in 1992
- Founded
- 1962
- Headquarters
- Chessington, Surrey, England, UK
- F1 Entry
- 1962
- F1 Exit
- 1992
- Total Seasons
- 30 seasons
- Total Races
- 394
- Total Wins
- 35
- Total Poles
- 39
- Total Podiums
- 116
Championships
Championships
The BT46B, designed by Gordon Murray, used a large fan at the rear to extract air from under the car, creating enormous ground effect downforce. Niki Lauda won the only race it entered (Swedish Grand Prix 1978). It was immediately banned by the FIA. The most controversial car in F1 history.
Defunct since 1992. The Brabham name was revived for a brief return attempt in 2009–2010 but did not race in F1.
Every Brabham F1 Car
* Race and win statistics cover championship rounds only. Non-championship races excluded. Data sourced from FIA official records and credible motorsport publications.
Awards by Year
Brabham won in his own car. Only driver-constructor champion in F1 history.
New Zealander Hulme won the championship for Brabham.
Piquet's first championship. Won by 1 point from Reutemann.
Piquet's second title. BMW turbo power. Won at the final race.
Annual Spend
Championship-winning season with BMW turbo.
Post-Piquet era. Judd engine. Declining competitiveness.
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