Tim Parnell 1932-2017

Former Formula 1 driver and team owner Tim Parnell has died at the age of 84.

Born into racing blood – his father Reg was also a driver and achieved considerable renown as a team manager – the Brit's two F1 starts came in the 1961 British and Italian GPs, both in a privateer Lotus 18.

But it was in management that he really made his mark. He took over Reg Parnell Racing following his father's death in 1964, and later headed the BRM team from 1970 until 1974, a period that included Grand Prix wins for Pedro Rodriguez, Jo Siffert, Peter Gethin and Jean-Pierre Beltoise.

Later, he was appointed vice-president of the British Racing Drivers' Club, and remained a regular fixture at the British GP and historic events in the U.K.

Pedro Rodriguez celebrates with Parnell after winning the 1970 Belgian GP at Spa.