The British Formula One Championship, often abbreviated to British F1, was a Formula One motor racing championship held in the United Kingdom.

The long established Cosworth DFV engine helped make the series possible between 1978 and 1980.

As in the South African Formula One Championship a decade or so before, second hand cars from manufacturers like Lotus and Fittipaldi Automotive were run by many entrants, although some, such as the March 781, were built specifically for the series.

In 1980 Desiré Wilson became the only woman to win a Formula One race.

[1] Formula Two cars were also present on the grid to make up the numbers.