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March Engineering is a legendary British motorsport company, best known for its design and manufacturing of Formula 1 (F1) cars and other racing vehicles.

Founded in 1970 by Max Mosley and Alan Rees, March Engineering quickly became a significant name in motorsport, particularly in Formula 1, Formula 2, and Formula 3 racing.

The company was involved in building both race cars for various competitions and providing chassis for privateer teams, which helped March become one of the most prominent names in racing during the 1970s and 1980s.

March Engineering entered Formula 1 in 1970, designing and producing the March 701 for privateers and small teams. The March 701 was relatively successful, with drivers like Chris Amon and Johnny Servoz-Gavin competing with the car in F1 races.

As Formula 1 became more technically complex and expensive in the 1980s, March Engineering began to face significant financial difficulties. While they had success early on, the rising costs of F1 racing, combined with increased competition, led to the company's decline.

In the mid-1980s, March Engineering began to struggle, and despite efforts to innovate, it was unable to maintain its position at the forefront of F1 development. The company eventually ceased its active participation in Formula 1 after the 1992 season, marking the end of an era for the iconic racing team.

While March Engineering no longer exists in its original form, its legacy is still felt in motorsport. The company's commitment to providing affordable, high-quality race cars for smaller teams allowed many drivers and teams to get their start in motorsport.