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Racing car model
Matra MS7
CategoryFormula One
Formula Two
ConstructorMatra
Designer(s)Bernard Boyer
PredecessorMS5
SuccessorMS9 / MS11
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium monocoque
EngineFord Cosworth FVA L4 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in)
TransmissionHewland FG 200 5-speed manual gearbox
Weight500 kg (1,100 lb)
FuelElf
TyresDunlop, Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsMatra, Tyrrell Racing
Notable driversBelgium Jacky Ickx
France Jean-Pierre Beltoise
France Johnny Servoz-Gavin
Debut1967 United States Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
40000
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Matra MS7 was a Formula Two racing car built by Matra, which occasionally raced in Formula One as well between 1967 and 1969.

While only modestly successful in Formula One, the car dominated Formula Two from late 1967 through 1969. Jacky Ickx, Jean-Pierre Beltoise and Johnny Servoz-Gavin won the European Championship in those years respectively, all driving the MS7 at least at some races.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Engine Tyres Driver 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Points WCC
1967 Matra Sports Ford Cosworth FVA 1.6 L4 D
G
RSA MON NED BEL FRA GBR GER CAN ITA USA MEX 0 NC
Jean-Pierre Beltoise DNA 7 7
Johnny Servoz-Gavin DNA
1968 Matra Sports Ford Cosworth FVA 1.6 L4 D RSA ESP MON BEL NED FRA GBR GER ITA CAN USA MEX 45 3rd
Jean-Pierre Beltoise 6
Matra International Jackie Stewart PO
1969 Matra Sports Ford Cosworth FVA 1.6 L4 D RSA ESP MON NED FRA GBR GER ITA CAN USA MEX 66 1st
Henri Pescarolo 5
Johnny Servoz-Gavin Ret

One point scored by the MS7, all other points scored by the MS10.
No points scored by the MS7 as it was run in a Formula Two Category.

Non-Championship Formula One results

(key)

Year Entrant Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6
1967 Tyrrell Racing Organisation Ford Cosworth FVA 1.6 L4 D ROC SPC INT SYR OUL ESP
Jackie Stewart 2 Ret
Matra Sports Jean-Pierre Beltoise 10
Henri Pescarolo 7

References

  1. "STATS F1 • Matra MS7". Statsf1.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.

Further reading

  • José Rosinski: Matra. La Saga 1965–1982. E.T.A.I., Boulogne 1997, ISBN 2-7268-8301-X.
France Equipe Matra Sports
Personnel
Founder
Jean-Luc Lagardère
Marcel Chassagny
Personnel
Gérard Ducarouge
Ken Tyrrell
Bernard Boyer
Robert Choulet
Drivers
World Champions
United Kingdom Jackie Stewart
Notable drivers
France Johnny Servoz-Gavin
France Jean-Pierre Beltoise
France Henri Pescarolo
New Zealand Chris Amon
Formula One titles
Drivers' titles
1969
Constructors' titles
1969
Cars
Formula One
MS5
MS7
MS9
MS10
MS11
MS80
MS84
MS120
MS120B
MS120C
MS120D
Formula Two
MS5
MS6
MS7
Formula Three
MS1
MS5
Sports cars
MS610
MS620
MS630
MS630/650
MS640
MS650
MS660
MS660C
MS670
MS670B
MS670C
MS680
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