Theodore TY01: 1981–1982 F1 Car Specs & Stats

1981–1982 Formula 1 car

Theodore TY01

17th in 1982 standings | Theodore car

6th
Best Finish
14th
Best Quali
1
Points
1
Points Finish

Car Profile

Team Theodore
Seasons1981, 1982
Constructors'P121981 1 pts P171982 0 pts
Races16 (14 starts)
DesignerTony Southgate Chief designer
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Drivers of the Theodore TY01

33 MarcSurer P16 4 pts
33 PatrickTambay P19 1 pts
33 DerekDaly P13 8 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix16
Race Starts14
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid14th
Podiums0 (0.0%)
Best Finish6th
Points Finishes1
Points1
Retirements3 (21.4%)
Drivers3

Engine & Tyres

EngineFord DFV
3.0 V8
Also poweredArrows A3, ATS HGS1, Brabham BT49C, Ensign N180B, Fittipaldi F8C, Lotus 87, March 811, McLaren M29F, Osella FA1C, Tyrrell 010, Williams FW07C, Arrows A4, ATS D5, Ensign N181, Fittipaldi F8D, Lotus 91, March 821, McLaren MP4/1, Osella FA1D, Theodore TY02, Tyrrell 011, Williams FW07D
TyresAvon, Goodyear

Key Car Landmarks

Race1981 USA West F1 Grand Prix1981 USA F1 GP1982 South African F1 Grand Prix1982 RSA F1 GP
Points1981 USA West F1 Grand Prix1981 USA F1 GP Tambayonly once

Finishing Positions

6th 1
7th 1
8th 1
9th 1
10th 1
11th 2
12th 1
13th 1
14th 2
DNF 3
DNQ 2
DNF Did Not FinishDNQ Did Not Qualify

Performance Breakdown

1981 Race by Race

15 Grands Prix
Marc Surer
–––––––121114DNF8DNQ9DNF
Patrick Tambay
610DNF11DNQ713––––––––

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1982 Race by Race

1 Grand Prix
Derek Daly
14

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:

The Theodore TY01 was Theodore's F1 car for 1981.

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Theodore TY01: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Theodore TY01?
Theodore raced the Theodore TY01 in the 1981 and 1982 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Theodore TY01?
Marc Surer, Patrick Tambay and Derek Daly drove the Theodore TY01 in 1981 and 1982.
How many races did the Theodore TY01 win?
The Theodore TY01 did not win a Grand Prix in 1981 and 1982; its best result was 6th.
Which engine powered the Theodore TY01?
The Theodore TY01 used the Ford DFV, a 3.0 V8 engine.