Patrick Tambay

Patrick Tambay is a French Formula 1 driver with 116 race starts from 1977 to 1986, 2 wins, 5 pole positions, 11 podiums and 103 championship points.

Tambay's first start was the 1977 British Grand Prix for Ensign, from 10th on the grid, ending in a retirement. The first win came at the 1982 German Grand Prix for Ferrari, in the 53rd start, from 5th on the grid. The most recent of the 2 wins was the 1983 San Marino Grand Prix. The best season was 1983: 4th in the championship with 40 points, 1 win and 5 podiums, for Ferrari. The longest team-mate pairing was with Derek Warwick, 30 races: Tambay finished ahead 12 times to 9 when both were classified, and out-qualified Warwick 13 times to 17. 59 of the 116 starts ended in a retirement (51%), and Tambay led 195 laps in total.

Nationality

French

Born

25 Jun 1949

Active

1977 to 1986, 9 seasons

Teams

Surtees, Ensign, McLaren, Theodore, Ligier, Ferrari, Renault, Lola

First win: 1982 German Grand Prix. Most recent win: 1983 San Marino Grand Prix. Win rate 1.7% of starts.

Compare with team-mates: Derek Warwick, René Arnoux, James Hunt, Alan Jones, John Watson, Brett Lunger, Jacques Laffite, Clay Regazzoni. Or anyone else.

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