Judd Engineering
Founder: John Judd
Nation: United Kingdom
First GP: 1988 Brazilian GP
Final GP: 1992 Hungarian GP
Best Result: 2nd (Martin Brundle, 1989 Australian GP)
Best Grid Position: 2nd (Ivan Capelli, 1988 Italian GP)
Championship Performance
1988 Season
Constructors’: 6th (March-Judd)
Drivers’: Capelli 7th
Best grid: 2nd · 2 podiums
1989 Season
Constructors’: 9th
1 podium · 2 fastest laps
Brundle’s 2nd in Australia
1990-1992
Declining competitiveness
Powered 10 different constructors
129 DNS/DNQ highlighting reliability issues
Engine Evolution
Judd CV (1988-1990)
Type: 90° V8
Displacement: 3.5L
Power: 600hp @ 11,200rpm
Weight: 127 kg
Dimensions: 540 × 545 × 665 mm
Teams: March, Williams, Brabham, Lotus
Judd EV (1989-1992)
Type: 72° V8
Displacement: 3.5L
Power: 640hp @ 12,500rpm
Weight: 125 kg
Dimensions: 555 × 525 × 615 mm
Teams: Leyton House, Brabham, Andrea Moda
Judd GV (1991-1992)
Type: 72° V10
Displacement: 3.5L
Power: 750hp @ 13,500rpm
Weight: 130 kg
Dimensions: 622 × 417 × 555 mm
Teams: Dallara, Brabham
Notable Drivers
Engineering Legacy
Customer Power
Supplied more teams (10) than any contemporary engine maker
Compact Design
EV engine’s narrow 417mm width aided aerodynamics
Technical Challenges
- Reliability: 129 DNS/DNQ from 68 race entries
- Power Deficit: 80-100hp less than Honda/Renault works engines
- Development Pace: Limited budget vs manufacturer programs
- Quality Control: Inconsistent performance across customer teams
Key Moments
Monza Qualifying
Capelli’s shock front row start (2nd) in March-Judd
Adelaide Podium
Brundle’s 2nd place for Arrows-Judd in chaotic season finale
Final Race
Andrea Moda’s Perry McCarthy fails to qualify in Hungary
Post-F1 Influence
Sports Car Success
Won Le Mans in 1988 with Jaguar, later with BMW
IndyCar Engine Supplier
Powered championship-winning cars in CART series
“John Judd gave small teams a fighting chance. His engines were affordable and surprisingly competitive on their day.” – Eddie Jordan
F1 Exit Reasons
Manufacturer Dominance
Honda, Renault and Ferrari outspent independents
Technical Complexity
V10 development required more resources than available
Customer Decline
Fewer teams could afford engines after 1991 recession
Final Race: 1992 Hungarian GP
Team: Andrea Moda Formula
Car: Andrea Moda S921
Engine: Judd GV V10
Result: Failed to qualify
