Cooper-Alfa Romeo

Cooper-Alfa Romeo was a Formula 1 constructor that made a brief appearance in the 1962 season. The team entered only one race, with Mike Harris as their sole driver during their short-lived participation. Despite its limited involvement, Cooper-Alfa Romeo remains a noted example of smaller, privateer efforts in the early 1960s Formula 1 landscape.

The team did not achieve any championship points, podium finishes, wins, or pole positions during its single race entry. With a career span of just one year and a 0.0% win and podium rate, Cooper-Alfa Romeo’s impact on the sport was minimal in terms of competitive success. Its participation highlights the era’s diversity of constructors and the challenges faced by smaller teams competing against more established manufacturers.

From a historical perspective, Cooper-Alfa Romeo exemplifies the transitional period in Formula 1 when private teams attempted to leverage existing chassis and engines to compete at the highest level. The team’s zero points scoring rate and absence of retirements (DNF rate of 0.0%) reflect a very limited but clean record, underscoring how some entrants contributed to the rich tapestry of Formula 1 history despite their brief tenure.