ne of the most famous entry-level open-wheel categories in the world, and motorsport's classic first step from karting into single-seaters. Launched in England in 1967, Formula Ford spread rapidly and became a global standard for junior formula racing, renowned for producing future stars — a long list of Formula 1 and international drivers cut their teeth in these cars. The formula's enduring appeal is its simplicity: Ford-powered single-seaters with minimal aerodynamics (traditionally no wings), which keep the emphasis firmly on driver skill and famously close racing. The category began on the 1.6-litre Ford "Kent" engine, later adopted the 1.8-litre Zetec, and since 2006 has run the 1.6-litre Duratec — though the classic Kent-engined cars remain hugely popular in their own right. The category is tightly regulated to control costs and ensure parity, it remains one of the purest and most competitive proving grounds in the sport.