In the mid-1960s, Matra enjoyed considerable success in Formula 3 and F2 racing, particularly with the MS5 monocoque-based car, winning the French and European championships.
A mediados de 1960 Matra tivo un éxito considerable na Fórmula 3 e F2 co seu MS5 baseado nun coche monocasco, gañando campionatos franceses e europeos.