rondel racing was a british racing team that competed in the formula two series between 1971 and 1973. the team was founded by two ex-brabham mechanics ron dennis and neil trundle. rondel won five european championship races before being forced to close down in 1973 due to a number of factors including lack of money, loss of motul support and natwest bank calling in a £5,000 overdraft over a workshop floor installed by dennis.