When you think of Formula One, the first names that come to mind are the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso. But did you know that there are also teams of engineers who design, build and maintain the cars that these drivers race? These are the current Formula teams who design and build the cars that have become a staple in motorsport for decades now. In this article, we explore all things related to the current Formula teams and their history. Who are these teams? What do they do? Where do they come from? And what does the future hold for these racing organizations? Read on to discover more about these teams and what they have to offer aspiring drivers looking to make it big in the world of motorsports and Formula One in particular.
Established: 1977 as Project Q-Race, a joint venture between British sports car manufacturer Williams and Japanese car company Yamaha. The team was rebranded as WilliamsF1 in 1988 and is now based in Grove, London. Team colours: White, Black and Red. Home track: The team’s home track is the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Why they are famous: The team has won the World Constructors’ Championship on three occasions (1997, 1999 and 2005) and the World Drivers’ Championship twice (1976 and 1978) during its history. The team’s founder, Frank Williams, has also been the CEO of the Formula One Management company since 2013.
Established: 1962 as Auto- und Motorsport GmbH, a company owned by Daimler-Benz. The team was rebranded as Mercedes-Benz Motorsport in 2011. Team colours: Black and White. Home track: The team’s home track is the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Why they are famous: The team has won the World Constructors’ Championship on three occasions (2004, 2007 and 2013) and the World Drivers’ Championship twice (2004 and 2008) during its history. The team’s founder, Alfred Neubauer, was a former racing driver who raced in the 1930s and 1940s. He is also the founder of the Mercedes-Benz automobile company.
Established: 2005 as Scuderia Toro Rosso, a motor racing team owned by energy drinks company Red Bull. The team was rebranded as Red Bull Racing in 2010. Team colours: Red and White. Home track: The team’s home track is the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Why they are famous: The team has won the World Constructors’ Championship on four occasions (2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014) and the World Drivers’ Championship twice (2010 and 2011) during its history. The team’s founder, Dietrich Mateschitz, is the founder and owner of the Red Bull company.
Established: 1950 as Scuderia Ferrari, a racing car manufacturer. The team was rebranded as Scuderia Ferrari in 2010. Team colours: Black and Red. Home track: The team’s home track is the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Why they are famous: The team has won the World Constructors’ Championship on four occasions (2009, 2010, 2015 and 2016) and the World Drivers’ Championship twice (2010 and 2015) during its history. The team’s founder, Enzo Ferrari, was a racing driver who began his career in the early 1900s. He is also the founder of the Ferrari automobile company.
Established: 1999 as Régie Renault, a car manufacturing company. The team was rebranded as Renault Sport Formula One Team in 2016. Team colours: Blue and White. Home track: The team’s home track is the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Why they are famous: The team has won the World Constructors’ Championship on two occasions (2010 and 2011) and the World Drivers’ Championship twice (2010 and 2011) during its history. The team’s founder, Carlos Tost, is the current CEO of the Renault company.
Established: 1963 as Team McLaren, a motor racing team. The team was rebranded as McLaren Racing in 1990 and then to its current name in 2010. Team colours: Black and Orange. Home track: The team’s home track is the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Why they are famous: The team has won the World Constructors’ Championship on two occasions (1998 and 2007) and the World Drivers’ Championship three times (1998, 2003 and 2007) during its history. The team’s founder, Ron Dennis, is the founder and CEO of the McLaren group.
Established: 2005 as Toro Rosso, a motor racing team. The team was rebranded as Red Bull Racing in 2010. Team colours: Red and White. Home track: The team’s home track is the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Why they are famous: The team has won the World Constructors’ Championship on four occasions (2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014) and the World Drivers’ Championship twice (2010 and 2011) during its history. The team’s founder, Franz Tost, is the current CEO of the Red Bull company.
Established: 2012 as Advanced Technologies, a supplier of motorsport-specific engineering products and services. The team was rebranded as Williams Advanced Technologies in 2017. Team colours: Black and White. Home track: The team’s home track is the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Why they are famous: The team has won the World Constructors’ Championship on two occasions (2017 and 2018) and the World Drivers’ Championship three times (2017, 2018 and 2019) during its history. The team’s founder, Patrick van de Voort, is the current CEO of Advanced Technologies.
Established: 2010 as Aston Martin Racing, a motor racing team. The team was rebranded as Red Bull Racing in 2010. Team colours: Red and White. Home track: The team’s home track is the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Why they are famous: The team has won the World Constructors’ Championship on four occasions (2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014) and the World Drivers’ Championship twice (2010 and 2011) during its history. The team’s founder, Dr. Ulrich Haug, is the current CEO of Aston Martin.
The current Formula One teams are some of the most recognized and successful organizations in the world of motorsports. They have won the World Constructors’ Championship on many occasions, and the World Drivers’ Championship on even more. These teams have been a staple in motorsports for decades now and will likely remain in the spotlight for years to come.