Briggs reunited with Mclaren for F1 bid

Uk-based New Zealander Warren Briggs will step up to Historic Formula 1 this season in an ex-john Watson Mclaren M29C, chassis number two.

Briggs has more recently raced a Ford Mustang with great success but has always wanted an M29 as his first job on arriving in the UK in 1978 was with Mclaren and the early work on the M29.

“The car is fantastic, I feel very privileged to be able to own it let alone race it,” said Briggs after a first run at Brands Hatch. “It is M29-2 and was built and introduced part way through 1979 to replace the M28. Patrick Tambay drove this car from the German GP on that season. For 1980 the car was upgraded to C spec and John Watson drove it that season.”

Briggs plans a limited 2018 campaign before a full programme next year.