At the peak of F1's manufacturer era in the early 2000s, an unexpected name almost joined the list of engine suppliers: Smart. So how did the quirky small-car brand get so close to having its name in F1, and why didn't it happen? Glenn Freeman explains the details, and why it appears it was all Ford's fault.

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