British Formula Ford Championship Collection

Formula Ford 1600 Championship: Race winner Ayrton Senna da Silva Van Diemen R81 contemplates his upcoming race
Race winner Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Van Diemen R81 contemplates his upcoming race. Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Oulton Park, England, 27 June 1981

Formula Ford 2000: Ayrton Senna da Silva Rushen Racing with his winnerÕs garland
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Rushen Racing with his winnerÕs garland, won on three of the four visits to Oulton Park. British Formula Ford 2000 Championship, Oulton Park, England, 27 March 1982

Formula Ford 1600: Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 15 March 1981
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) claimed his first single seater victory. Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 15 March 1981

British Formula Ford 1600 Championship
Third place finisher Ayrton Senna (BRA) Van Diemen R81 Ford battles with his team mate Enrique Mansilla (ARG). British Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Thruxton, 8 March 1981

Slick 50 Formula Ford Championship: Mark Webber, Van Diemen
Mark Webber (AUS), Van Diemen. Slick 50 Formula Ford Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 22 September 1996

Formula Ford 1600 Championship
Race winner Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Van Diemen R81 contemplates his upcoming race. Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Oulton Park, England, 27 June 1981

Formula Ford 1600: Ayrton Senna da Silva Van Diemen R81 leads the race en route to taking his first single seater
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Van Diemen R81 leads the race en route to taking his first single seater victory in only his third race

Formula Ford Festival & World Cup: Festival winner Mark Webber, Van Diemen
Festival winner Mark Webber (AUS), Van Diemen. Formula Ford Festival & World Cup, Brands Hatch, England, 20 October 1996

Slick 50 Formula Ford Championship: Mark Webber, Van Diemen
Mark Webber (AUS), Van Diemen. Slick 50 Formula Ford Championship, Snetterton, England, 16 June 1996

British Formula Ford 2000 Championship
A promotional shot for Ayrton Senna (BRA)in the Rushen Green Racing Van Diemen RF82. British Formula Ford 2000 Championship, Donington Park, England, 4 April 1982.

British Formula Ford 2000 Championship
A promotional shot for Ayrton Senna (BRA) with the Rushen Green Racing Van Diemen RF82. British Formula Ford 2000 Championship, Donington Park, England, 4 April 1982.

British Formula Ford Championship
(L to R): Craig Murray (GBR), Nicolas Kiesa (DEN) and Marcus Ambrose (AUS). Slick 50 Formula Ford Championship, Donington, England, 20 June 1999.

Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 15 March 1981
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Van Diemen R81 is congratulated by Alfonso Toledano (MEX) following Sennas first single seater victory in only his third race

Formula Ford Festival
Semi Final 1 - Shirley van der Lof (NED) Geva Racing Formula Ford Festival, Brands Hatch, England. 23 September 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula Ford 1600 Championship
Race winner Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Van Diemen R81 lines up on the grid at the start of the race. Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Oulton Park, England, 27 June 1981

British Formula Ford Championship
Jenson Button (GBR) Haywood Racing. Slick 50 British Formula Ford Championship, England, 6 May 1998

British Formula Ford 2000 Championship, Donington Park, England, 4 April 1982
A promotional shot for Ayrton Senna (BRA)in the Rushen Green Racing Van Diemen RF82. British Formula Ford 2000 Championship, Donington Park, England, 4 April 1982

British Formula Ford
Roger Orgee (GBR) Marque Cars British Formula Ford, Rd9, Brands Hatch, England. 22 September 2007

British Formula Ford Championship
British Formula Ford, Rd3 & Rd4, Donington Park, England, 20th May 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

British Formula Ford Championship
Kieran Vernon (GBR) won the scholarship class in race 2. British Formula Ford Championship, Rd7, Brands Hatch, England, 5-6 September 2009

Formula Ford Festival
Formula Ford festival winner Jenson Button (GBR) Haywood Racing. Formula Ford Festival and World Cup, Brands Hatch, England, 25 October 1998. BEST IMAGE

Formula Ford Festival & World Cup
Festival winner Mark Webber (AUS), Van Diemen. centre. Formula Ford Festival & World Cup, Brands Hatch, England, 20 October 1996

Formula Ford Festival winner Jenson Button (GBR) Haywood Racing celebrates victory on the podium. Formula Ford Festival and World Cup, Brands Hatch, England, 25 October 1998

Formula Ford Festival winner Jenson Button (GBR) Haywood Racing. Formula Ford Festival and World Cup, Brands Hatch, England, 25 October 1998

Formula Ford Festival & World Cup
Festival winner Mark Webber (AUS), Van Diemen, on the grid. Formula Ford Festival & World Cup, Brands Hatch, England, 20 October 1996

Formula Ford Festival winner Jenson Button (GBR) Haywood Racing celebrates victory on the podium. Formula Ford Festival and World Cup, Brands Hatch, England, 25 October 1998. BEST IMAGE

Formula Ford Festival & World Cup
Festival winner Mark Webber (AUS), Van Diemen. Formula Ford Festival & World Cup, Brands Hatch, England, 20 October 1996

Formula Ford Festival & World Cup
Festival winner Mark Webber (AUS), Van Diemen. Formula Ford Festival & World Cup, Brands Hatch, England, 20 October 1996

Formula Ford Festival winner Jenson Button (GBR) Haywood Racing celebrates victory on the podium. Formula Ford Festival and World Cup, Brands Hatch, England, 25 October 1998

British Formula Ford Championship
Joe D'Agostino (USA) Winner of both races. British Formula Ford Championship, Rd9 & Rd10 Thruxton, England, 28-29 May 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

British Formula Ford Championship
Jenson Button (GBR) Haywood Racing clinched the 1998 Formula Ford Championship. Slick 50 Formula Ford Championship, Silverstone, England, 20 September 1998

British Formula Ford Championship
Jonny Baker (GBR). UK Formula Ford Championship, Rd19 & Rd20, Castle Combe, England, 7 October 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

British Formula Ford Championship
Philippel Layac (FRA). British Formula Ford Championship, Rd8, Brands Hatch, England, 12-13 July 2008

Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Oulton Park, England, 27 June 1981
Race winner Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Van Diemen R81. Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Oulton Park, England, 27 June 1981

British Formula Ford Championship
Yuya Sakamoto (JPN) Nexa Racing. British Formula Ford Championship, Donington Park, England, 5-7 September 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

British Formula Ford Championship
Jenson Button (GBR) Haywood Racing Mygale SJ98 was excluded from the results after taking first position in the race. Slick 50 British Formula Ford Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 17 April 1998

British Formula Ford Championship
Jenson Button (GBR) Haywood Racing could only finish 5th. Slick 50 British Formula Ford Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 31 August 1998. BEST IMAGE

Formula Ford 1600
Series champion Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Van Diemen R81 waits for the action to begin on the grid. Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 1981

British Formula Ford Championship
Victor Correa (BRA) Jamun British Formula Ford Championship, Rd 3, Croft, England, 27th April 2008

British Formula Ford
Jason Down (GBR) Getem Racing British Formula Ford, Rd9, Brands Hatch, England. 22 September 2007

British Formula Ford
Callum MacLeod (GBR) Jamun Racing leads the start. British Formula Ford, Rd9, Brands Hatch, England. 22 September 2007

British Formula Ford Championship
Robert Hall (GBR), Swift SC06. British Formula Ford, Thruxton, England. 30th September 2006 DIGITAL IMAGE

UK Formula Ford Championship
Jonny Baker (GBR). UK Formula Ford Championship, Rd 13&14, Knockhill, Scotland. 2nd - 3rd September 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

British Formula Ford Championship
Alex Jones (GBR) Kevin Mills Racing British Formula Ford Championship, Rd 9, Silverstone, England. 17 August 2008

British Formula Ford, Rd9, Brands Hatch, England. 22 September 2007

Formula Ford 2000
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Rushen Racing with his winnerA•s garland, won on three of the four visits to Oulton Park. British Formula Ford 2000 Championship, Oulton Park, England, 27 March 1982

Formula Ford 2000
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Rushen Green Racing with his winnerA•s garland, won on three of the four visits to Oulton Park. British Formula Ford 2000 Championship, Oulton Park, England, 27 March 1982

Formula Ford 1600
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) claimed his first single seater victory. Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 15 March 1981

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The British Formula Ford Championship has been a breeding ground for some of the greatest talents in motorsport history. One name that stands out is Ayrton Senna da Silva, who dominated both the Formula Ford 1600 and 2000 Championships. In his iconic Van Diemen R81, Senna's determination was palpable as he contemplated his upcoming race, knowing that victory was within reach. Oulton Park became synonymous with Senna's success, as he clinched three out of four wins there with Rushen Racing. The image of him proudly donning his winner's garland serves as a testament to his unrivaled skill on the track. Another memorable moment took place at Brands Hatch in March 1981 during the Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship. This event showcased the fierce competition among talented drivers vying for glory in England's most prestigious racing circuit. Mark Webber also left an indelible mark on the championship, particularly in the Slick 50 Formula Ford Championship. Piloting a Van Diemen car, Webber displayed exceptional talent and claimed victory multiple times throughout his career. The excitement reached its peak during the legendary Formula Ford Festival & World Cup where Webber emerged victorious once again. His triumph solidified his status as one of the greats in this highly competitive series. Throughout its rich history, venues like Oulton Park and Donington have witnessed thrilling battles between skilled drivers competing for supremacy in both single-seater categories - British F3 Championship and British Formula Ford Championship alike. The British Formula Ford Championship continues to be a platform where future stars are born and legends are made. With each passing year, new talents emerge ready to write their own chapter in this storied legacy of speed and adrenaline.