Special Feature

March and 1970

Neville Hay

March Engineering at Racing in 1970

March’s launch was unprecedented in its breadth and impact. After building a single Formula Three car in 1969, March announced that they would be introducing customer cars for F1, F2, F3, Formula Ford and Can-Am in 1970, as well as running works F1, F2 and F3 teams.

Over the last few weeks, preparations for the 2016 Grand Prix season have been hectic as the teams have to pass their safety checks and manage all the other schedules, documentation, travel arrangements, etc. These all have to be completed before they can start the new season. Whatever the excitement of these final weeks, my lifelong interest in a motor racing season has never been surpassed by the pre-season Formula One presentation by March prior to the start of the 1970 World Championship.

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