Tyrrell 009: 1979–1980 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Tyrrell 009
1979–1980 Formula 1 car

Tyrrell 009

6th in 1980 standings | Tyrrell car

3rd
Best Finish
4th
Best Quali
4
Podiums
31
Points

Car Profile

Team Tyrrell
Seasons1979, 1980
Constructors'P51979 28 pts P61980 3 pts
Races17 (36 starts)
DesignerMaurice Philippe Chief designer
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Drivers of the Tyrrell 009

3 DidierPironi P10 2 podiums · 14 pts
4 Jean-PierreJarier P111979 2 podiums · 20 pts
4 GeoffLees P24 0 pts
33 DerekDaly P121980 6 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix17
Race Starts36
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid4th
Podiums4 (11.1%)
Best Finish3rd
Points Finishes12
Points31
Retirements14 (38.9%)
Disqualifications1
Drivers4

Engine & Tyres

EngineFord DFV
3.0 V8
Also poweredArrows A2, ATS D3, Brabham BT48, Ensign N179, Fittipaldi F6, Ligier JS11, Lotus 80, McLaren M28, Merzario A2, Rebaque HR100, Shadow DN9, 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 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1979 ARG F1 GP1980 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1980 BRA F1 GP
Podium1979 South African F1 Grand Prix1979 RSA F1 GP Jarier1979 USA F1 Grand Prix1979 USA F1 GP Pironi
Points1979 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1979 BRA F1 GP Pironi1980 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1980 ARG F1 GP Daly

Finishing Positions

3rd 4
4th 2
5th 3
6th 3
7th 2
8th 1
9th 1
10th 2
11th 1
12th 1
14th 1
DNF 14
DSQ 1
DNF Did Not FinishDSQ Disqualified

Performance Breakdown

1979 Race by Race

15 Grands Prix
Didier Pironi
DNF4DNFDSQ63DNFDNF1097DNF1053
Jean-Pierre Jarier
DNFDNF36511DNF53––DNF6DNFDNF
Geoff Lees
–––––––––7–––––
Derek Daly
––––––––––8––DNFDNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1980 Race by Race

2 Grands Prix
Derek Daly
414
Jean-Pierre Jarier
DNF12

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:

The Tyrrell 009 was Tyrrell's F1 car for 1979.

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Tyrrell 009: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Tyrrell 009?
Tyrrell raced the Tyrrell 009 in the 1979 and 1980 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Tyrrell 009?
Didier Pironi, Jean-Pierre Jarier, Geoff Lees and Derek Daly drove the Tyrrell 009 in 1979 and 1980.
How many races did the Tyrrell 009 win?
The Tyrrell 009 did not win a Grand Prix; it took 4 podium finishes in 1979 and 1980, with a best result of 3rd.
Which engine powered the Tyrrell 009?
The Tyrrell 009 used the Ford DFV, a 3.0 V8 engine.