- 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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