Brabham Is Back

Famous motorsport name is back in business, with Brabhamnowmaking a few very fast cars for a few very rich people

- Dejan Jovanovic

Jack Brabham set off by boat to England in 1955, and had plenty of time on board to contemplate his big career move, from his native Australian dirt tracks to Europe’s racing cathedrals.

Black Jack didn’t hang about, and as soon as he arrived he entered a car for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The Aussie would go on to take his first victory in 1959 along with a world championship, and another brace in 1960 and 1966.

Brabham was one of the pioneers of midengined Formula 1 cars, and his second title remains the only championship to be won by a driver in a car of his own manufacture.

Team Brabham carried on in his wake too, lasting into the Nineties with names like Bernie Ecclestone, Gordon Murray, Nelson Piquet, Niki Lauda, and Damon Hill in the mix.