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Grand Prix History in Scale Models

1969, Brabham, Jacky Ickx, Spark

1969 Brabham BT26A Ickx German GP

Jack Brabham and Jacky Ickx drove for Brabham works team, Motor Racing Developments Ltd., in the 1969 F1 season. The latest BT26A was also available for Frank Williams Racing Cars, represented by Pierce Courage. He achieved two second-place finishes and was 8th in the final standings of the season.

The BT26 was a technically advanced car for its time. It was constructed from lightweight, high-tensile strength aluminum and featured a streamlined, aerodynamic body design. The BT26 was also notable for its innovative use of a rear wing. This was a new feature in Formula One racing, so Brabham, as some other F1 teams, tried various configurations of the rear wing throughout the season.  For the German Grand Prix, 7th race of the season, after various experiments, Brabham chose a rear wing on small struts attached to the gearbox. This version of the wing became classic for the early 1970s.

SeasonSeriesEvent
1969F1WCGerman GP
Driver No.Entrant
Jacky Ickx6Motor Racing Developments Ltd.
Scale ManufacturerCollection
1:43Spark
Cat. No.QualityRarity
S8321

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