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The Brabham BT42 was the first Formula One Racing Car designed by Gordon Murray. Initiated in late 1972 by the then new Brabham owner Bernie Ecclestone; design of the totally new car was started by Murray in October 1972. While there is some contention as to who first suggested the concept of a "pyramid monocoque": given that Ralph Bellamy and Murray discussed a number of new concepts in 1972 prior to Bellamy leaving Brabham for Lotus before the BT42 was initiated; there can be no doubt that the concept was brought to design maturity by Murray.