Here are some pictures of a 1947 Formula 3 car we took at the
M Shed in Bristol (UK). Bristol is home to many great engineers and engineering projects; Brunel's SS Great Britain and many famous aircraft including the Bristol Brabazon and Concorde. We really liked the simple and clean engineering on the Formula 3 car, every part had a purpose and it was beautifully constructed.
Tonight NASA will attempt to land their Mars Curiosity Rover after a 9 month journey to the red planet. The Curiosity Rover and the Formula 3 car are poles apart in time, complexity and ambition but they both share the common theme of great engineering and good design. We're all wishing the NASA team the best of luck with the landing. You can follow progress on
Nasa TV.
