Formula One News — February 1997

FEBRUARY 3, 1997

Gabriele Tredozi on the M197

THE M197 is a completely new car. Everything has been changed: the engine, the chassis, the gearbox and the aerodynamics.

Nick Wirth on the B197

RORY BYRNE and I worked together on this project.

Technical analysis: Ligier-Mugen Honda JS45

EQUIPE LIGIER GAULOISES BLONDES unveiled its Ligier-Mugen Honda JS45 at the Cafe de Paris, in Monte Carlo's Casino Square on January 22.

Loic Bigois on the JS45

ALTHOUGH from the outside the new Ligier-Mugen Honda JS45 might appear to be quite similar to last year's JS43, it is, in fact, a completely new car beneath the surface.