Harvey Ernest Postlethwaite was a British engineer and Technical Director of several Formula One teams during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He died of a heart attack in Spain while supervising the testi
Postlethwaite in the late 1990s
Postlewaite (right, facing away from the camera) and the Wolf Racing team at the 1979 Monaco Grand Prix
The Honda RA099 was a prototype Formula One racecar, commissioned by Honda, designed by ex-Ferrari and Tyrrell designer Harvey Postlethwaite and built by Dallara in 1999. Its purpose was similar to th
Harvey Postlethwaite
…Director of several Formula One teams during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He died of a heart attack in Spain while supervising the testing of the aborted Honda F1 project. After leaving the Royal Masonic School for Boys, Harvey Postlethwaite attended the University of Birmingham, England to study mechanical engineering…
Honda RA099 front left 1 Honda Collection Hall
The Honda RA272, in the hands of Richie Ginther, won Honda's first victory in Formula One history at the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix.
The Honda RC101, on display at the Honda Collection Hall.
The Honda RC101B, on display at the Honda Collection Hall.