Tec-Mec (full name Studio Tecnica Meccanica) was a Formula One constructor from Italy. Founded by former Maserati designer Valerio Colotti in 1958, they participated in a single Grand Prix, scoring no World Championship points.
History
Tec-Mec used an improved, lightened version of the Maserati 250F, named the F415. The car was upgraded by the 250F’s designer, Colotti, and financed by Lloyd Casner of Camoradi International. The F415 featured a lightweight space-frame chassis, with the de Dion rear axle set-up was replaced by an independent system using a transverse leaf spring and wishbones. The drum brakes were replaced by Girling disc brakes.[1]
The team made its single outing in the 1959 United States Grand Prix, but the car, driven by Fritz d’Orey lasted six laps before retiring, having qualified 17th on the grid ahead of only the midget racer of Rodger Ward.[2]
Colotti sold the design studio at the end of the year to found Colotti Trasmissioni, and the company continued to produce cars for the Formula Junior series.
Complete Formula One World Championship results
(key)
| Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | Tyres | Driver | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Points | WCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Camoradi | Tec-Mec F415 | Maserati L6 | D | MON | 500 | NED | FRA | GBR | GER | POR | ITA | USA | 0 | – | |
| Fritz d’Orey | Ret | |||||||||||||||
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See also
References
- ^ Lawrence, Mike (1998). Grand Prix Cars, 1945-65. United Kingdom: Motor Racing Publications Limited. p. 249. ISBN 9781899870394.
- ^ MJT (January 1960). “The first grand prix of the United States”. Motor Sport magazine archive. p. 16. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
- ^ Small, Steve (1994). The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who’s Who. Guinness. p. 272. ISBN 0851127029.
- Profile at Grand Prix Encyclopaedia
- Results from Formula1.com Archived 2015-03-09 at the Wayback Machine
