Peter Wright obituary: F1’s godfather of ground effect and active suspension
The man who pioneered ground effect and active suspension in F1 has died at the age of 79
John Watson will be joining us later this week for a Motor Sport podcast in association with Mercedes-Benz, and we’ll be putting your questions to him.
A Grand Prix winner with Penske and McLaren, Watson came within five points of the world championship title in 1982. He now co-commentates on the Blancpain GT Series.
The last time we sat with him for a podcast was way back in November 2009, which you can listen to here.
The man who pioneered ground effect and active suspension in F1 has died at the age of 79
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