The Lancia D50 was a revolutionary open-wheel Formula One race car that briefly dominated the sport in the mid-1950s. Its innovative features included a powerful V8 engine, pannier fuel tanks for improved aerodynamics, and a cutting-edge design that would heavily influence future F1 cars.
After the Second World War, Lancia wanted to build a competitive racing car for Formula One. Lancia recruited Vittorio Jano, of Alfa Romeo and Ferrari fame, to aid in the creation of a new car for the Lancia marque.
Zaccone Mina states that: Jano was the leader of the team, but no one person was responsible for the overall design of the car, with its engine as part of the chassis and at an angle in the chassis and with the fuel tanks between the wheels. These things all came from discussions within the team and with Gianni Lancia making the final decisions.
