Matra MS6

The Matra MS6 was a Formula 2 racing car from 1966.

The MS6 were used in Formula 2 by Matra International in 1966 . Matra International was led by Ken Tyrrell and the goal was to break the domination of the Brabham Formula 2 cars. The configuration of the MS6 corresponded to the Matra MS5 from Formula 3 . In some sources, the Formula 2 matras are therefore also referred to as MS5. Officially, however, the MS6 typing was used at Matra in order to be able to distinguish the vehicles.

The car had a sturdy chassis and Matra International used a Cosworth unit as the engine. Some privateers - the car was also sold to private teams - relied on BRM engines.

Only Brabham cars won until the last race of the season. It was not until the last run of the year that there was the first Matra victory. At the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring , the starting field was supplemented by Formula 2 cars. The ranking in this racing formula ended with a triple victory for the MS6. Jean-Pierre Beltoise won ahead of Hubert Hahne and Jo Schlesser .

literature

• José Rosinski: Matra. La Saga 1965-1982. ETAI, Boulogne 1997, ISBN 2-7268-8301-X .