Cooper T24 Explained

The Cooper T24 is a Formula 2 racing car, built, designed and developed by the British manufacturer Cooper Cars in 1953. It was used in Formula 2 racing between 1953 and 1960, and briefly used in Formula One racing, in 1953 and 1954. Based on the Cooper T23, the main difference was that it was powered by a 2 litre Alta L-4 engine that allowed for more streamlined bodywork.[1] [2] [3]

Formula One World Championship results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantEngineTyresDriver123456789
Cooper Car CompanyAlta L4ARG500NEDBELFRAGBRGERSUIITA
Stirling MossRet6NC
Atlantic StablePeter WhiteheadNC
Peter WhiteheadAlta L4ARG500BELFRAGBRGERSUIITAESP
Peter WhiteheadRet

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1953 Cooper T24 .
  2. Web site: Cooper T24 • STATS F1 .
  3. Web site: The rise and fall of the single-seater Cooper .