- Together
- 31
- Race H2H
- 15–16
- Quali H2H
- 14–16
Patrick Daniel Tambay
Compare 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 Birth | Paris |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
| Date of Death | 2022-12-04 |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 123 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 113 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Podiums | 11 |
| Pole Positions | 5 |
| Fastest Laps | 2 |
| Points | 103 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | 4 |
| Best Grid Position | 1 |
| Best Race Result | 1 |
| Race Laps Completed | 4978 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 10.95 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 12.47 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | -1.53 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 11.61 |
| Average Race Position | 13.24 |
| DNFs | 59 (48%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 10 (8.1%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 13 |
| Accident | 10 |
| Collision | 9 |
| Spun off | 6 |
| Out of fuel | 4 |
| Transmission | 4 |
| Unfit | 2 |
| Turbo | 2 |
| Gearbox | 2 |
| Electrical | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Oil leak | 1 |
| Wheel bearing | 1 |
| Clutch | 1 |
| Puncture | 1 |
| Ignition | 1 |
| Injury | 1 |
| Throttle | 1 |
| Fuel system | 1 |
| Battery | 1 |
| Accident in warm-up | 1 |
| Brakes | 1 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
Derek Stanley Arthur Warwick
No titles 4PJames Simon Wallis Hunt
1★ 10W 23P- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 12–3
- Quali H2H
- 1–14
John Marshall Watson
No titles 5W 20P- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 3–12
- Quali H2H
- 2–13
René Alexandre Arnoux
No titles 7W 22P- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 7–8
- Quali H2H
- 8–7
Alan Stanley Jones
1★ 12W 24P- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 9–6
- Quali H2H
- 11–4
Robert Brett Lunger
No titles- Together
- 13
- Race H2H
- 11–2
- Quali H2H
- 11–0
Race entries and starts may differ from some sources due to shared-car and historical classification differences. See methodology for details.
Race-by-Race History
Column abbreviations (3)
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Lola | 17 | 11 | 70 | — | +12 laps | |
| 1986 | Lola | 8 | 25 | — | — | Accident | |
| 1986 | Lola | 14 | 15 | 62 | — | +8 laps | |
| 1986 | Lola | 15 | 23 | 2 | — | Accident | |
| 1986 | Lola | 13 | 5 | 50 | 2 | +2 laps | |
| 1986 | Lola | 6 | 7 | 74 | — | +2 laps | |
| 1986 | Lola | 13 | 8 | 43 | — | +1 lap | |
| 1986 | Lola | 17 | 11 | 60 | — | Gearbox | |
| 1986 | Lola | 13 | 13 | 64 | — | Brakes | |
| 1986 | Lola | — | 25 | — | — | Accident in warm-up | |
| 1986 | Lola | 10 | 25 | 0 | — | Accident | |
| 1986 | Lola | 8 | 14 | 67 | — | Collision | |
| 1986 | Lola | 11 | 25 | 5 | — | Engine | |
| 1986 | Lola | 18 | 8 | 66 | — | +6 laps | |
| 1986 | Lola | 13 | 16 | 24 | — | Battery | |
| 1985 | Renault | 8 | 20 | 20 | — | Transmission | |
| 1985 | Europe | Renault | 17 | 12 | 72 | — | +3 laps |
| 1985 | Renault | 13 | 17 | 24 | — | Gearbox | |
| 1985 | Renault | 8 | 7 | 50 | — | +1 lap | |
| 1985 | Renault | 6 | 17 | 22 | — | Transmission | |
| 1985 | Renault | 8 | 10 | 46 | — | Engine | |
| 1985 | Renault | 16 | 20 | 19 | — | Spun off | |
| 1985 | Renault | 13 | 25 | 0 | — | Collision |
Qualifying History
Column abbreviations (4)
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Pos | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Lola | 17 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | Mexico | Lola | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | Portugal | Lola | 14 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | Italy | Lola | 15 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | Austria | Lola | 13 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | Hungary | Lola | 6 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | Germany | Lola | 13 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | Great Britain | Lola | 17 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | France | Lola | 13 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | Canada | Lola | 14 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | Belgium | Lola | 10 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | Monaco | Lola | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | San Marino | Lola | 11 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | Spain | Lola | 18 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | Brazil | Lola | 13 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | Australia | Renault | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | Europe | Renault | 17 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | Belgium | Renault | 13 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | Italy | Renault | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Renault | 6 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | Austria | Renault | 8 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | Germany | Renault | 16 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | Great Britain | Renault | 13 | — | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Constructor Breakdown
Circuit Breakdown
| Circuit | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Ring | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Monza | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hockenheimring | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Zandvoort | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Monaco | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gilles Villeneuve | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nelson Piquet | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brands Hatch | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dijon-Prenois | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Silverstone | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Paul Ricard | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Kyalami | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Long Beach | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Watkins Glen | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zolder | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Detroit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Estoril | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caesars Palace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nürburgring | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adelaide | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mosport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuji | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anderstorp Raceway | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| José Carlos Pace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fair Park | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hungaroring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hermanos Rodríguez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grand Prix Breakdown
| Grand Prix | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Great Britain | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Germany | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Austria | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Italy | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Canada | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brazil | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monaco | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Belgium | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| San Marino | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| South Africa | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| United States West | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Spain | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United States | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Argentina | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Detroit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Europe | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portugal | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caesars Palace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hungary | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins (2)
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | San Marino | Ferrari |
| 1982 | Germany | Ferrari |
Pole Positions (5)
| Year | Grand Prix |
|---|---|
| 1984 | France |
| 1983 | South Africa |
| 1983 | Austria |
| 1983 | Germany |
| 1983 | United States West |
Fastest Laps (2)
| Year | Grand Prix | Lap | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | South Africa | 64 | 1:08.877 |
| 1983 | Canada | 42 | 1:30.851 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
Derek Stanley Arthur Warwick
No titles 4P- Together
- 31
- Race H2H
- 15–16
- Quali H2H
- 14–16
James Simon Wallis Hunt
1★ 10W 23P- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 12–3
- Quali H2H
- 1–14
John Marshall Watson
No titles 5W 20P- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 3–12
- Quali H2H
- 2–13
René Alexandre Arnoux
No titles 7W 22P- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 7–8
- Quali H2H
- 8–7
Alan Stanley Jones
1★ 12W 24P- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 9–6
- Quali H2H
- 11–4
Robert Brett Lunger
No titles- Together
- 13
- Race H2H
- 11–2
- Quali H2H
- 11–0
Gianclaudio Giuseppe Regazzoni
No titles 5W 28P- Together
- 8
- Race H2H
- 5–3
- Quali H2H
- 3–5
Jacques-Henri Marie Sabin Laffite
No titles 6W 32P- Together
- 8
- Race H2H
- 1–7
- Quali H2H
- 1–7
Bruno Giacomelli
No titles 1P- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 4–0
- Quali H2H
- 3–1
Didier Joseph Louis Pironi
No titles 3W 13P- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 1–3
- Quali H2H
- 0–4
Nelson Piquet Souto Maior
3★ 23W 60P- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 3–0
- Quali H2H
- 3–0
Mario Gabriele Andretti
1★ 12W 19P- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
Teammate Head-to-Head
Avg quali gap = (teammate quali pos − driver quali pos), positive = driver qualified ahead. Avg race gap = (teammate race pos − driver race pos), positive = driver finished ahead.
Column abbreviations (4)
| Teammate | Races Together | Avg Quali Gap | Quali H2H | Avg Race Gap | Race H2H | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Stanley Arthur Warwick | 31 | -0.9 | 14–16 | +0.161 | 15–16 | Compare |
| James Simon Wallis Hunt | 15 | -4.667 | 1–14 | +4.067 | 12–3 | Compare |
| John Marshall Watson | 15 | -3.533 | 2–13 | -7.2 | 3–12 | Compare |
| René Alexandre Arnoux | 15 | +0.2 | 8–7 | -1.867 | 7–8 | Compare |
| Alan Stanley Jones | 15 | +3.867 | 11–4 | +1.133 | 9–6 | Compare |
| Robert Brett Lunger | 13 | +9.909 | 11–0 | +8.923 | 11–2 | Compare |
| Gianclaudio Giuseppe Regazzoni | 8 | -0.75 | 3–5 | +2.75 | 5–3 | Compare |
| Jacques-Henri Marie Sabin Laffite | 8 | -5.75 | 1–7 | -10.875 | 1–7 | Compare |
| Bruno Giacomelli | 4 | +4.5 | 3–1 | +6.75 | 4–0 | Compare |
| Didier Joseph Louis Pironi | 4 | -4.25 | 0–4 | +4 | 1–3 | Compare |
| Nelson Piquet Souto Maior | 3 | +7.667 | 3–0 | +8.667 | 3–0 | Compare |
| Mario Gabriele Andretti | 2 | -1.5 | 0–2 | -2.5 | 1–1 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 race wins does Patrick Daniel Tambay have?
Patrick Daniel Tambay has 2 Formula 1 race wins from 113 Grand Prix starts.
Has Patrick Daniel Tambay won a Formula 1 World Championship?
No. Patrick Daniel Tambay has 2 race wins but has not won the World Drivers’ Championship.
Which Formula 1 team has Patrick Daniel Tambay driven for the most?
Patrick Daniel Tambay made the most starts for Renault (31 starts).
How many Formula 1 pole positions does Patrick Daniel Tambay have?
Patrick Daniel Tambay has 5 Formula 1 pole positions.
Who was Patrick Daniel Tambay’s most frequent Formula 1 teammate?
Derek Stanley Arthur Warwick was Patrick Daniel Tambay’s most frequent teammate, with 31 races as teammates.
When did Patrick Daniel Tambay race in Formula 1?
Patrick Daniel Tambay raced in Formula 1 in 1977–1979 and 1981–1986.