Cosworth timeline

Modified Ford 105E engine released into the market

DFV engine introduced, technology was so dominant CW had to share it with the industry

DFX was made as a better version than DFV, and as a result of the industry developing tubo-charged 1500CC engine

CW Bought by UEI

Sold to Vickers plc for £163,5 million

Bought by Audi Group for £120 million

Audi Group sold the 'racing side' of CW to Ford for £50 million

Ford divested CW, and sold it to the owners of US Champ car series

40% layoffs announced due to new regulations for engines in F1

Made a deal with Marussia Team, although shortlived due to new regulations in the F1 scene in 2014