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Patrick Daniel Tambay

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france flag france · Born 1949-06-25 · Paris · Died 2022-12-04

Starts
113
Wins
2
Podiums
11
Poles
5
Fastest Laps
2
Points
103
Championships
0
Best Result
1

Biography

Place of BirthParis
GenderMALE
Date of Death2022-12-04

Career Statistics

Race Entries123
Race Starts113
Wins2
Podiums11
Pole Positions5
Fastest Laps2
Points103
Championships0
Best Championship Position4
Best Grid Position1
Best Race Result1
Race Laps Completed4978
Driver of the Day0
Grand Slams0
Average Grid (classified)10.95
Average Finish (classified)12.47
Average Δ (Grid → Finish)-1.53
Average Qualifying Position11.61
Average Race Position13.24
DNFs59 (48%)
DSQs0 (0%)
DNSs10 (8.1%)

Season-by-Season

Column abbreviations (2)

Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
Year Pos Constructor Starts Wins Podiums Poles FL Points
198615Lola1300002
198512Renault15020011
198411Renault15011111
19834Ferrari15154140
19827Ferrari6130025
198118Ligier1400001
1979McLaren1300000
197814McLaren1500008
197717Surtees700005

DNF Breakdown

Reason Count
Engine13
Accident10
Collision9
Spun off6
Out of fuel4
Transmission4
Unfit2
Turbo2
Gearbox2
Electrical1
Suspension1
Oil leak1
Wheel bearing1
Clutch1
Puncture1
Ignition1
Injury1
Throttle1
Fuel system1
Battery1
Accident in warm-up1
Brakes1

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