In the mid-1960s, Matra enjoyed considerable success in Formula 3 and F2 racing, particularly with the MS5 monocoque-based car, winning the French and European championships.

The Matra MS84 was the fifth Formula One car produced by Matra (following the MS9, MS10, MS11 and MS80), which competed in the 1969 Formula One season.

Matra competed as a constructor in Formula One from 1967 to 1972 [8] and as an engine supplier between 1975 and 1982, [9] winning the drivers' and constructors' championships in 1969. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] Matra also competed in sports car racing from 1966 to 1974 winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans outright in 1972 , [ 12 ] 1973 [ 12 ] and 1974 [ 12 ] and ...

Dubbed the MS9, Matra's first Formula 1 car was little more than an upgraded F2 racer and served mainly as a test bed, but also raced in the opening Grand Prix of 1968 where it qualified on the front row.

Like other prominent teams, such as Lotus and McLaren, Matra looked into the potential of four-wheel drive during the 1969 Formula One season. Driver Johnny Servoz-Gavin distinguished himself as the only F1 driver to earn a championship point in a 4WD car, securing a sixth-place finish at the 1969 Canadian Grand Prix with the Matra MS84.

Aug 7, 2024 · With Matra’s F1 team shut down for 1973, sportscars became the focal point. The phenomenal MS670 was introduced, which Pescarolo and Larrousse steered to the championship title. Their crucial Le Mans win was a highlight, along with …

Matra on OldRacingCars.com: a complete race history of the 3-litre Formula 1 cars (1966-1985).

Mécanique Aviation TRAction (abbreviated as Matra) was a French industrial consortium, offering a wide range of products in the field of aerospace, weaponry and automobiles. It was founded in 1964 by Jean-Luc Lagardère by consolidating several other corporations that he owned.

Matra in Formula-1. In formula-1 the works team was indeed also successful, as Ken Tyrrell's Matra International, team which used the Ford Cosworth engine to power Jackie Stewart to runner-up in 1968 and World Champion in 1969.

Jul 1, 2016 · Matra’s first F1 cars were the Ford powered MS9 and 10 raced by Stewart in 1968, from Monaco the Velizy outfit entered the MS11 powered by their own 3 litre V12.