News Details
Horner calls for Procar revival
In 1978, plans were unveiled for a new series which would run during the (1979) European Grand Prix season, which would see F1 drivers at the wheel of the newly unveiled BMW M1 road car. Over the course of two seasons, 17 races were held, each as part of the Grand Prix support race package - an additional non-championship event was held at Donington in 1979, a charity event for the Gunnar Nilsson Cancer Fund. The series was popular with fans and drivers alike, Niki Lauda winning the inaugural series, ahead of Hans-Joachim Stuck and Clay Regazzoni, whilst Nelson Piquet won the 1980 championship from Alan Jones and Stuck. Sadly the series was dropped in 1981 as BMW focussed on its F1...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from Pitpass.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Horner wants return of F1 Procar series
The return of a Procar series, made popular in the late seventies, would...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Horner wants return of F1 ‘Procar’ series
The return of a ‘Procar' series would be one way to make heroes of...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Red Bull wants rethink over F1 'Procar-style' series
Formula 1 chiefs should reconsider the idea of a single-make support race...
10y ago from Motorsport.com
Horner wants return of F1 Procar series
The return of a 'Procar' series would be one way to make heroes of today's...
10y ago from GrandPrix.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Fabio Di Giannantonio fastest in first Jerez MotoGP...
VR46 Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio recorded the fastest time in the...
38m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
2026 MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Pirelli delivers second set of 2027 prototype tyres to...
No description available...
8m ago from Motorsport.com
Enea Bastianini: 'I am evaluating several future...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Pato O'Ward issues damning verdict on ‘Mario...
Pato O'Ward isn't chasing F1 any more after falling out of love with...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers from the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Officiating confirms Scot Elkins as Managing...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar names officiating director ahead of Indy 500
IndyCar Officiating has announced Scot Elkins as the new Managing...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Canary Islands: Sebastien Ogier leads, SS3...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera offering tips as Takamoto Katsuta...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Everything we know about the WRC’s newest constructor
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
New constructor set to join WRC top tier in 2027
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Boost for Arsenal as injured Newcastle United duo out...
Arsenal reportedly look to have been handed a boost as Newcastle United...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal vs Newcastle preview: Gordon absent again for...
No description available...
1h ago from SkySports.com
“Important not to change the habit” - Patrick...
Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has advised the team on how they can...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Man City in pole position to sign Arsenal target as...
Manchester City are reportedly now in pole position to sign Nottingham...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Newey's Aston concept labelled ‘failed design'
Apr.24 Aston Martin's radical 2026 car concept... Read More »
58m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
‘Nobody understands' 2026 rules or tweaks –...
Apr.24 Confusion over Formula 1's 2026... Read More »
58m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Ferrari ‘Macarena' wing spreads as rivals bring Miami...
Apr.24 Ferrari's radical ‘Macarena' rear... Read More »
58m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
