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Revision as of 19:16, 21 May 2017

Patrick Daniel Tambay (born 25th June, 1949 in Paris, France) is a French former Grand Prix racing driver.

Formula One

1976: John Player Team Lotus

Following the season-ending injuries suffered by Ronnie Peterson, Tambay was drafted in to drive the #6 Lotus for the latter stages of the 1976 season.

He took a pair of podiums in the Dutch and Italian Grands Prix, followed by a shock first win in a Japanese Grand Prix struck by a rain storm.

1977: Martini Racing

Despite taking Lotus's only win in 1976, Tambay found himself ousted by the Norfolk-based team. Brabham would come calling for the Frenchman ahead of the second round, joining British racer James Hunt and replacing the hapless Italian Lella Lombardi. In his first four races for the team, Hunt would take his BT45B to three points finishes, including a trip to the podium in South Africa, whereas Tambay could only manage two 10th places. This would change at Monaco, as Tambay came home in fifth position, whereas Hunt was forced out of the race with engine issues.

Complete Formula 1 Results

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Points WDC
1976 John Player Team Lotus Lotus 77 Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 ARG RSA USW ESP BEL MON SOV FRA GBR GER AUT
Ret
NED
3
ITA
3
CAN
9
USA
Ret
JPN
1
17 9th
1977 Martini Racing Brabham BT45B Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 ARG RSA
13†
USW
Ret
ESP
10
BEL
10
MON
5
FRA TUS SOV GBR NED GER AUT ITA CAN USA JPN 2 13th