Model Cars - Arrows

Arrows F1 Team was a Formula 1 team that competed in the sport from 1978 to 2002. Based in the UK, it was known for being a competitive but often underfunded team that experienced periods of success and difficulty throughout its existence.

Despite never securing a Formula 1 World Championship, Arrows played a significant role in the sport during its active years, providing opportunities for several well-known drivers and helping to push the development of F1 technology. Founded 1978 by Alan Rees, Jackie Oliver, and Tony Southgate. The team's name, Arrows, came from a combination of the founding members’ initials (Alan Rees, Jackie Oliver, and Tony Southgate).Arrows debuted in the 1978 Formula 1 season, but it wasn’t until the early 1980s that the team began to gain more recognition. Alan Rees: Rees was one of the founders and the team’s managing director in the early years. He was responsible for overseeing the operation of the team. The team's closure was a result of a combination of financial difficulties, lack of sponsorship, and poor performance on the track.

Arrows was officially dissolved after its final race at the 2002 United States Grand Prix. The Hungarian Grand Prix saw Arrows achieve their best performance in over a decade, with Damon Hill finishing second. The final year for the Arrows team, culminating in their dissolution after financial instability and lack of results.