BRM In The 1970's

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Collection SummaryFollow the Marque through changing hands, Corporate sponsorship and the industrial recessionHistoryAn era that started with achievement and promise but ultimately as the industrial climate of the UK changed, the end of BRM as a factory-backed team.

BRM came second in the World Constructors' Championship in 1971, as well as achieving the fastest ever Formula 1 race of the twentieth century with Peter Gethin's win at the 1971 Italian Grand Prix. BRM also led the way with Sponsorship with the iconic logos of Yardley BRM in 1970 and 1971, Marlboro in 1972 and 1973, and Motul in 1974.

Promising young driver Niki Lauda joined the team in 1973, though soon moved onwards.

1974 saw the introduction of the P201 with the distinctive Motul livery but with a poor season, and other priorities within the Rubery Owen Group caused by the worsening industrial climate, this proved to be the end of this chapter for BRM and the final year of BRM factory produced cars.

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1970 Belgian GP Spa

1971 British Grand Prix

1971 International Trophy Silverstone

1972 Rothmans 50000 Brands Hatch

1973 Race Of Champions Brands Hatch

1974 British Grand Prix

1974 International Trophy Silverstone

1974 Motul BRM Prototype building

BRM In The 1970s Yardley

Beltoise Race Of Champions 1972

Motul BRM Design Registration

Motul BRM Testing Silverstone

Owen News Photo, June 1970

Race Of Champions 1972 - Brands Hatch

Rothmans International Trophy 1971

Collection

The BRM Car Collection

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CarsP201P160/P180P153DriversJean-Pierre BeltoiseJackie OliverHenri PescaroloClay RegazzoniNiki LaudaHowden GanleyJo SiffertPedro RodriguezPeter GethinTheodore "Teddy" PiletteBob EvansSponsorsMarlboroMotulYardley Of London