Protos | |
Base: | United Kingdom |
Founders: | Frank Costin |
Engines: | Cosworth |
Entrants: | Ron Harris Racing Team |
Debut: | 1967 German Grand Prix |
Final Race: | 1967 German Grand Prix |
Races: | 1 |
Wins: | 0 |
Cons Champ: | 0 |
Drivers Champ: | 0 |
Points: | 0 |
Poles: | 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 RodrÃguez.