Motori Moderni

Formula One engine manufacturer of the 1980s Motori Moderni as a Formula One engine manufacturerFounder(s)Carlo ChitiFormula One World Championship careerFirst entry1985 San Marino Grand PrixLast entry1987 Australian Grand PrixRaces entered46 (44 starts)ChassisMinardi, AGSConstructors' Championships0Drivers' Championships0Race victories0Podiums0Points0Pole positions0Fastest laps0 Motori Moderni (Modern Engines) was a Formula One engine manufacturer from 1985 until the end of 1987. It was established in Novara by Italian engine designer Carlo Chiti. Chiti, a former Ferrari, Automobili Turismo e Sport and Alfa Romeo Formula One chief designer, founded Motori Moderni with the idea of supplying custom turbocharged V6 engines, also known as Tipo 615-90, to Formula One teams. The engines were used by Minardi in Formula One from 1985 to 1987 and by AGS in 1986. V6 Turbo 1985 Motori Moderni's power unit debuted at the 1985 San Marino Grand Prix with the newly born Minardi Formula One team. Rookie Pierluigi Martini qualified the M185 19th on the grid but was forced to retire after 14 laps. Martini failed to score a point in 1985 with a best finish of 8th and last in the season-ending Austra