Campos Meta to use Cosworth Engines
By Emma York
November 5 2009
It has been confirmed that Campos Meta has an engine partnership with legendary engine manufacturer Cosworth.The Northampton based engine supplier has had involvement in various other motor sports including the World Rally Championships, World Super Bikes and, as of 2010, the legendary name will once again grace motor sports finest: Formula One.
Cosworth’s historic career in Formula One began back in 1963 when it supplied engines to the Lotus and Brabham teams and they have had a long storied career since then. The first real success for the engine company was in 1967. Matra and Lotus both used the Cosworth engines and this rendered 4 victories and a third place for Lotus in the constructor’s championship. |
From there the team had successful partnerships bringing 19 world championships. These teams included McLaren, Lotus, Benetton and many others. They were also the engine supplier for Michael Schumacher’s first driver’s championship for the Benetton team in 1994. |
Campos Meta Team Principle Adrian Campos is delighted with the partnership. “We are delighted to work together with Cosworth,” Campos said, “The y have an experienced and committed team working on the development of our engines and we are convinced they will deliver precisely what is needed to fulfil our objectives and a successful debut in Formula One.” |
Cosworth will also be supplying engines to Williams, Manor, Lotus and USF1. |
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