The deft touch of Keith Duckworth wafts Lotus out of doldrums and forges final link in Ford’s total performance armor. It is almost a law of racing that a new design never wins the first time out.

The Legendary Engine DFV That Initiated the Golden Era The turning point in Ford’s F1 saga began in April 1967 with the introduction of the Cosworth DFV engine. This pioneering 3.0-liter V8 was a game ...

Beyond raw power, the DFV was equally accessible. Before its arrival, F1 engines were often closely guarded factory secrets, unavailable to private teams. Ford and Cosworth upended this model by ...