P?
Championship
0
Wins
0
Podiums
0
Poles
0
Points
9
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Patrick Tambay contested 13 grands prix in 1979 for McLaren and finished outside the recorded championship positions. The season produced 0 points, 0 wins, 0 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the British Grand Prix, where Patrick Tambay finished P7. Across the year, they scored in 0 races and reached the flag in 13 classified finishes, with 9 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P16.2
Podium rate
0.0%
Net positions gained
+10
Race Results
P22
R1Grid 9Collision
P20
R2Grid 18Collision
P10
R3Grid 17+3 Laps
P24
R4Grid 19Collision
P13
R5Grid 20+3 Laps
P10
R8Grid 20+2 Laps
P7
R9Grid 18Out of fuel
P14
R10Grid 15Suspension
P10
R11Grid 14+1 Lap
P19
R12Grid 14Engine
P22
R13Grid 14Engine
P21
R14Grid 20Engine
P18
R15Grid 22Engine
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 9 | 22 | -13 | - |
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | - | 18 | 20 | -2 | - |
| 3 | Kyalami | - | 17 | 10 | +7 | - |
| 4 | Long Beach | - | 19 | 24 | -5 | - |
| 5 | Jarama | - | 20 | 13 | +7 | - |
| 8 | Dijon-Prenois | - | 20 | 10 | +10 | - |
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 18 | 7 | +11 | - |
| 10 | Hockenheimring | - | 15 | 14 | +1 | - |
| 11 | Red Bull Ring | - | 14 | 10 | +4 | - |
| 12 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 14 | 19 | -5 | - |
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 14 | 22 | -8 | - |
| 14 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | - | 20 | 21 | -1 | - |
| 15 | Watkins Glen | - | 22 | 18 | +4 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R13
Patrick Tambay 1979 season FAQ
How did Patrick Tambay finish in the 1979 F1 standings?
Patrick Tambay does not currently have a recorded championship position for 1979.
How many races did Patrick Tambay win in 1979?
Patrick Tambay won 0 races in 1979, with 0 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Patrick Tambay's best result in 1979?
Patrick Tambay's best 1979 result was P7 at the British Grand Prix.
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British Grand Prix 1979
Patrick Tambay finished P7
South African Grand Prix 1979
Patrick Tambay finished P10
French Grand Prix 1979
Patrick Tambay finished P10