De Tomaso-Alfa Romeo

De Tomaso-Alfa Romeo was a Formula 1 constructor active briefly during the early 1960s. The team participated in only three World Championship Grands Prix between 1961 and 1962, with drivers such as Roberto Bussinello and Nino Vaccarella representing the outfit. Despite its short career span, the team is noted for its collaboration between the Italian automotive manufacturer De Tomaso and Alfa Romeo.

During its limited tenure in Formula 1, De Tomaso-Alfa Romeo did not achieve any wins, podium finishes, pole positions, or championship points. The team’s absence of retirements (DNF rate of 0.0%) over three races suggests reliability in finishing events, although this did not translate into competitive results. With a win and podium rate of 0.0% and zero points scored, the team’s impact on the sport was minimal.

The brief existence of De Tomaso-Alfa Romeo highlights the challenges faced by smaller constructors in the highly competitive environment of early 1960s Formula 1. Its career span of just over one year, despite being recorded as 65 years due to the time elapsed since its last entry, underscores the transient nature of some teams during that era. The team remains a footnote in Formula 1 history, representing the experimental and diverse grid composition of the period.