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Formula 1 is always evolving, but some changes stay with the sport for decades to come. The innovation of a stronger, safer, carbon fibre-based monocoque has influenced F1 car designs ever since.

Several teams, including the likes of Lotus and Brabham, tested the concept in the 70s - but which team broke new ground by racing it for the first time?

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