ATS HGS1
ATS D5
Slim Borgudd driving the HGS1 at the 1981 Dutch Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorATS
Designer(s)Hervé Guilpin (technical director)
Tim Wadrop (chief designer)
Don Halliday (head of design)
PredecessorATS D4
SuccessorATS D6
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisAluminium monocoque
Axle trackFront: 1,826 mm (71.9 in)
Rear: 1,727 mm (68.0 in)
Wheelbase2,718 mm (107.0 in)
EngineFord Cosworth DFV, 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in), 90° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionHewland FGA 400 5-speed manual
Weight585 kg (1,290 lb)
FuelShell
TyresMichelin/Avon
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam ATS
Notable driversSweden Slim Borgudd
Germany Manfred Winkelhock
Debut1981 Belgian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
20000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The ATS D5 was a Formula One racing car manufactured and raced by the Team ATS racing team during the 1981 and 1982 Formula One seasons. Originally known as the HGS1 in 1981, it was updated for 1982 and designated the D5. It was powered by the Ford-Cosworth DFV V8. The team scored five points with the chassis across the two seasons it was raced.

Development

The chassis was designed by Hervé Guilpin and Tim Wadrop[1] and was updated by Don Halliday for the 1982 season, for which it was known as the D5.[2] It utilised an aluminium monocoque and was powered by a Ford Cosworth DFV V8.[1]

Racing history

1981

The HGS1 made its first appearance partway through the 1981 Formula One season at the Belgian Grand Prix, where it was driven by Slim Borgudd. However, he failed to qualify for the race as well as the following two events. At the British Grand Prix he qualified in 21st and then on went on to finish sixth.[1] This proved to be Team ATS's only point of the year.

1982

Team ATS continued to use the HGS1, now designated as the D5, for the 1982 Formula One season. Manfred Winkelhock joined the team as a replacement for Borgudd and Eliseo Salazar was the second driver. The pair started the season with promise, finishing 9th and 10th in South Africa and Winkelhock then finished fifth at the Brazilian race for two points.[1] Salazar finished fifth at Imola although this race saw a reduced field of entrants due to a boycott by most of the FOCA aligned teams.[2]

No further points were scored for the remainder of the season. The drivers would generally qualify towards the rear of the field although Winkelhock did start the United States Grand Prix from fifth on the grid. Reliability was often an issue with several retirements due to mechanical failures. There was the odd driver error,[1] notably when Salazar collided with Brabham's Nelson Piquet at the 1982 German Grand Prix.[3]

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Points WCC
1981 Team ATS HGS1 Ford DFV V8 USW BRA ARG SMR BEL MON ESP FRA GBR GER AUT NED ITA CAN CPL 1 13th
Slim Borgudd DNQ DNPQ DNQ DNQ 6 Ret Ret 10 Ret Ret DNQ
1982 Team ATS D5 Ford DFV V8 RSA BRA USW SMR BEL MON DET CAN NED GBR FRA GER AUT SUI ITA CPL 4 12th
Manfred Winkelhock 10 5 Ret DSQ Ret Ret Ret DNQ 12 DNQ 11 Ret Ret Ret DNQ NC
Eliseo Salazar 9 Ret Ret 5 Ret Ret Ret Ret 13 DNQ Ret Ret DNQ 14 9 DNQ
Source:[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 ATS D5 @ StatsF1
  2. 1 2 Nye 1985, p. 164.
  3. ↑ Henry 1985, p. 251.
  4. ↑ Small, Steve (1994). The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's Who. Guinness. pp. 71, 331 and 402. ISBN 0851127029.

Bibliography

  • Henry, Alan (1985). Brabham: The Grand Prix Cars. Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom: Hazelton Publishing. ISBN 0905138368.
  • Nye, Doug (1985). Autocourse History of the Grand Prix Car 1966–1985. Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom: Hazelton Publishing. ISBN 0905138376.
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