Following the conclusion of the Driver GOAT (thread
here) we move on to determine what was the greatest Car Of All Time in F1 - or if you prefer, the COAT.
What makes a COAT? - it's entirely up to you. It might be a car that was successful, or is seen as the definitive version of a livery. Maybe it was something innovative, or could be just the most aesthetically pleasing.
Ultimately - it's a pointless exercise. But, we'll go through it all the same. If nothing else, it will bring back to mind some of the classic F1 cars from through the years, and maybe some interesting talking points may crop up as we work through the bracket.
The pace (unlike the cars) will be slower than the GOAT, with each poll running for a more lengthy period. As each poll is posted, it will be tracked in this thread here. Hopefully some good memories will come out of this.
Will we answer the question of whether F1 is about the machinery or the driver? - probably not. But F1 is about both, so the contenders for COAT are going to get their chance to shine. Hopefully you'll find one of your favourite cars in the list (if you have one). If not, drop a comment and it might be possible to add it to the list.