ATS D3: 1979–1980 F1 Car Specs & Stats

1979–1980 Formula 1 car

ATS D3

12th in 1980 standings | ATS car

5th
Best Finish
12th
Best Quali
2
Points
1
Points Finish

Car Profile

Team ATS
Seasons1979, 1980
Constructors'P111979 2 pts P121980 0 pts
Races8 (7 starts)
DesignerNigel Stroud Chief designer
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Drivers of the ATS D3

9 HansJoachim Stuck P19 2 pts
9 MarcSurer P22 0 pts
10 JanLammers P26 0 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix8
Race Starts7
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid12th
Podiums0 (0.0%)
Best Finish5th
Points Finishes1
Points2
Retirements4 (57.1%)
Drivers3

Engine & Tyres

EngineFord DFV
3.0 V8
Also poweredArrows A2, Brabham BT48, Ensign N179, Fittipaldi F6, Ligier JS11, Lotus 80, McLaren M28, Merzario A2, Rebaque HR100, Shadow DN9, Tyrrell 009, Williams FW07, Wolf WR7, Arrows A3, ATS D4, Brabham BT49, Ensign N180, Fittipaldi F7, Ligier JS11/15, Lotus 81, McLaren M29B, Osella FA1B, Shadow DN11, Tyrrell 010, Williams FW07B
TyresGoodyear

Key Car Landmarks

Race1979 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1979 AUT F1 GP1980 South African F1 Grand Prix1980 RSA F1 GP
Points1979 USA F1 Grand Prix1979 USA F1 GP Joachim Stuckonly once

Finishing Positions

5th 1
7th 1
11th 1
DNF 4
DNQ 3
DNF Did Not FinishDNQ Did Not Qualify

Performance Breakdown

1979 Race by Race

5 Grands Prix
Hans Joachim Stuck
DNFDNF11DNF5

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1980 Race by Race

3 Grands Prix
Marc Surer
DNF7–
Jan Lammers
DNQDNQDNQ

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:

The ATS D3 was ATS's F1 car for 1979.

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ATS D3: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the ATS D3?
ATS raced the ATS D3 in the 1979 and 1980 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the ATS D3?
Hans Joachim Stuck, Marc Surer and Jan Lammers drove the ATS D3 in 1979 and 1980.
How many races did the ATS D3 win?
The ATS D3 did not win a Grand Prix in 1979 and 1980; its best result was 5th.
Which engine powered the ATS D3?
The ATS D3 used the Ford DFV, a 3.0 V8 engine.