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Top 50: Best-looking F1 cars of all time

Since the Formula 1 World Championship began in 1950, the aesthetics of car design have wowed racing fans just as much as the star drivers who raced them. Here’s our favourite 50 – in no particular order – and have your say in the comments.

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Charles Bradley

Edited: Jan 1, 2023, 4:18 PM

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Jordan 191

Ferrari 312T2

McLaren MP4/12

Williams FW11B

Lotus 79

Mercedes Benz W196

March 881

Eagle AAR104

Brabham BT52

Brawn BGP 001

Jordan 197

Lotus 49

Ferrari 641

Arrows A3

Onyx ORE-1

Brabham BT46

Maserati 250F

McLaren MP4-21

Wolf WR1

Benetton B186

Matra MS80

Sauber C12

Ligier JS11

Scuderia Toro Rosso STR03

McLaren MP4/4

Ferrari 312

Larrousse Lola LC89

Alfa Romeo 158/159

Williams FW07

Ferrari F92A

Penske PC4

Brabham BT44

Tyrrell 008

Lamborghini 291

Brabham BT55

McLaren M19A

Ferrari 156

Williams FW14B

Lotus 72

Tyrrell 019

Ferrari F2004

Ferrari Dino 246

Dallara F189

Brabham BT20

Fondmetal GR02

Ligier JS31

Lotus 97T

Lancia D50

Honda RA301

Renault RE30C

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