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Protos (constructor)

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Protos as a Formula One chassis constructor
BaseUnited Kingdom
Founder(s)Frank Costin
Formula One World Championship career
EnginesCosworth
EntrantsRon Harris Racing Team
First entry1967 German Grand Prix
Last entry1967 German Grand Prix
Races entered1
Race victories0
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers'
Championships
0
Points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0

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 Rodríguez.

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