© BRM Association 2013
The Silverstone Paddock for the 1967 British Grand Prix shows how the conditions
in which Formula 1 teams worked in contrast with those enjoyed by today's teams.
From the television coverage we are now well aware of the finely fitted out garages,
the mass of equipment and the number of personnel Formula 1 teams take to the races.
In addition, there are the portable palaces they erect at many circuits to accommodate
all in some comfort. Back then BRM and other teams claimed an area of the paddock
by roping off a small space between their’s and an adjoining team's transporter.
They worked on the cars in the open, the only shelter available was that provided
by the transporter. The transporter also acted as the driver’s changing room. Simple
toolboxes stand on a dusty surface along with a holdall for a driver’s racing kit.
Missing today are the motor racing enthusiasts seen behind the rope barrier because
they are no longer admitted to the Formula 1 paddock. Jackie Stewart is sitting in
the car. Like the other two, the car is a P83 BRM powered by a 3.0-
Adapted from an original text by Peter Putterill for Bourne Civic Society.
1967 British Grand Prix -
Photo: Peter Putterill.
