Ron Tauranac, a British-Australian engineer and racing car designer, was born on January 13, 1925, in Gillingham, Kent, England.
He emigrated to Australia during his youth and, in the 1950s, collaborated with his brother Austin to build hillclimb cars named 'Ralt', an acronym derived from their initials.
Tauranac's partnership with fellow Australian Jack Brabham led to the formation of Motor Racing Developments in the early 1960s, producing cars under the Brabham name.
His engineering expertise played a pivotal role in Brabham's back-to-back Formula 1 World Championships in 1966 and 1967.
After Brabham's retirement in 1970, Tauranac took full control of the team before selling it to Bernie Ecclestone in 1972.
In 1974, Tauranac revived the 'Ralt' marque, designing successful cars for Formula 2, Formula 3, and other categories, which became dominant in the 1970s and 1980s.
His designs were renowned for their simplicity, reliability, and competitiveness, earning him a lasting legacy in motorsport engineering.
Tauranac passed away on July 17, 2020, leaving behind a rich legacy in the world of motorsport.
