The Cooper T24 is a Formula 2 racing car, built, designed and developed by the British manufacturer Cooper Cars in 1953. It was used in Formula 2 racing between 1953 and 1960, and briefly used in Formula One racing, in 1953 and 1954. Based on the Cooper T23, the main difference was that it was powered by a 2 litre Alta L-4 engine that allowed for more streamlined bodywork. [1] [2] [3]
(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | Engine | Tyres | Driver | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Cooper Car Company | Alta L4 | D | ARG | 500 | NED | BEL | FRA | GBR | GER | SUI | ITA | |
| Stirling Moss | Ret | 6 | NC | ||||||||||
| Atlantic Stable | Peter Whitehead | NC | |||||||||||
| 1954 | Peter Whitehead | Alta L4 | D | ARG | 500 | BEL | FRA | GBR | GER | SUI | ITA | ESP | |
| Peter Whitehead | Ret | ||||||||||||
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