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- In 1947, there was a growing frenzy among some British motorsport enthusiasts for a future dominance in the premier racing league.
- 160 of Britain's best-known companies have joined forces to achieve this ambition.
- This racing project came to be called [British Racing Motors], abbreviated BRM (BRM).
- Design and manufacturing were funded by the British Racing Motor Research Trust through public donations.
- In 1950, the racing car was completed and was able to line up at the starting line for the first time.
- However, the BRM's drive shaft broke right after the start.
- Subsequent race appearances were often met with embarrassing mishaps rather than race success.
- In 1951, two drivers, Reg Parnell and Peter Walker, entered the fifth round of F1, the British Grand Prix.
- The 40-year-old Parnell finished the race in fifth place, five laps behind first, while his team-mate was able to catch up to seventh (last).
- The result gave Parnell two championship points.
- These were the only two points BRM scored.
- BRM's unsuccessful run continued into the 1954 season.
- There are several reasons why this project failed.
- First, there was a large number of companies involved and a lack of coordination, resulting in a lack of technology concentration as expected.
- The complexity of the 16-cylinder engine, which was considered the biggest drawback, also pushed the team to the limit.
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