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In 1976, Team Tyrrell shocked the Formula 1 world by rolling out the P34 a car with four tiny front wheels and two standard rears. Most people think it was a gimmick, a radical steering experiment, or just an attempt to get more rubber on the track for grip.

But the real reason legendary designer Derek Gardner created this monstrosity had nothing to do with mechanical grip, and everything to do with a secret aerodynamic loophole that regular four-wheeled cars couldn't exploit.

In this video, we dive deep into the untold story of the Tyrrell P34:

The hidden engineering genius behind the 10-inch front tires.
The secret cockpit windows designed just so drivers could see their wheels.
How a brutal 1977 tire war between Goodyear and Michelin ultimately killed the project.
The top-secret 6-wheeled prototypes built by Williams and March that never got to race.
The official FIA decree that banned six-wheeled cars forever.