BENETTON-MECACHROME |
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| President: Rocco Benetton Managing director: David Richards Technical director: Pat Symonds Chief designer: Nick Wirth Operational manager: Joan Villadelprat Drivers: Giancarlo Fisichella (5), Alexander Wurz (6) Engine: V10 Mécachrome GC37-01 Engine history: 4 cylinder Hart Turbo (1981-1985), 4 cylinder BMW Turbo (1986), V6 Ford Turbo (1987), V8 Ford (1988-1994), V10 Renault (1995-1997), V10 Mécachrome (1998) |
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| Formula 1
debut: Under the name of Toleman (1981-1985), under the
name of Benetton from 1986 First win: Mexico 1986 (Berger) Last win: Hockenheim 1997 (Berger) Record: 251 grands prix, 15 pole positions, 27 wins Drivers' championships: 1994 and 1995 (M. Schumacher) Constructors' championship: 1995 |
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Outstripped in 1997, the
British-Italian team has worked well during the winter
break. The brand new B198, designed by chief engineer
Nick Wirth, appears much more competitive than its
predecessor. Add to that the simultaneous arrival of
David Richard, as managing director, of Giancarlo
Fisichella and Alexander Wurz as the two drivers, and the
tyre manufacturer Bridgestone, and you have a powerful
mix that could be capable of causing a major surprise in
1998. Especially as the Mécachrome V10 remains extremely
reliable. So who knows... |
