The series began in 1971 as a collaboration between the
American Motorcyclist Association and the
Auto Cycle Union. The FIM adopted the Formula 750 class for events in 1972. In 1973 it became a British-based series. In 1975 the series was upgraded to European championship status and in 1977, it attained world championship status. The Formula 750 class was seen as possibly overtaking the 500cc
Grand Prix class as the premier racing division. However, the ultimate domination by one model (the
Yamaha TZ750) as well as the increasingly popular
superbike production class meant that the FIM discontinued the class after the 1979 season. File:Yamaha TZ750 1976.jpg|Yamaha TZ750 File:BSA Rocket 3 1971.jpg|alt=Red-and-white racing motorcycle in museum|John Cooper 1971 BSA Rocket 3 F750 class ==Formula 750 champions==