Tyrrell 012: 1983–1985 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Tyrrell 012
1983–1985 Formula 1 car

Tyrrell 012

9th in 1985 standings | Tyrrell car

4th
Best Finish
11th
Best Quali
5
Points
3
Points Finishes

Car Profile

Team Tyrrell
Seasons1983, 1984, 1985
Constructors'P71983 1 pts P91985 4 pts
Races27 (42 starts)
DesignersBrian Lisles DesignerMaurice Philippe Technical director
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Drivers of the Tyrrell 012

3 MicheleAlboreto P12 10 pts
4 DannySullivan P17 2 pts
3 StefanJohansson P71985 29 pts
3 MartinBrundle P211985 0 pts
4 MikeThackwell 0 pts
4 StefanBellof P161985 4 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix27
Race Starts42
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid11th
Podiums0 (0.0%)
Best Finish4th
Points Finishes3
Points5
Retirements10 (23.8%)
Disqualifications19
Drivers6

Engine & Tyres

EngineFord DFY
3.0 V8
Also poweredArrows A6, Ligier JS21, RAM 01, Theodore N183, Williams FW08C
TyresGoodyear

Key Car Landmarks

Race1983 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1983 NED F1 GP1985 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1985 AUT F1 GP
Points1983 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1983 NED F1 GP Alboreto1985 Detroit F1 Grand Prix1985 DET F1 GP Bellof

Finishing Positions

4th 1
6th 2
7th 2
8th 1
9th 1
10th 2
11th 2
12th 1
13th 1
DNF 10
DSQ 19
DNQ 6
DNF Did Not FinishDSQ DisqualifiedDNQ Did Not Qualify

Performance Breakdown

1983 Race by Race

4 Grands Prix
Michele Alboreto
6DNFDNFDNF
Danny Sullivan
––DNF7

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1984 Race by Race

13 Grands Prix
Stefan Johansson
–––––––––DSQDSQDNQDSQ
Martin Brundle
DSQDNFDSQDSQDSQDNQDSQDSQDNQ––––
Mike Thackwell
––––––––––DNQ––
Stefan Bellof
DSQDNFDSQDSQDSQDSQDSQDSQDNFDSQ–DSQDSQ

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1985 Race by Race

10 Grands Prix
Stefan Johansson
7–––––––––
Stefan Bellof
–6DNFDNQ1141311––
Martin Brundle
8DNF91012DNF––10DNQ

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:

The Tyrrell 012 was Tyrrell's F1 car for 1983.

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Tyrrell 012: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Tyrrell 012?
Tyrrell raced the Tyrrell 012 in the 1983 to 1985 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Tyrrell 012?
Michele Alboreto, Danny Sullivan, Stefan Johansson, Martin Brundle, Mike Thackwell and Stefan Bellof drove the Tyrrell 012 in 1983 to 1985.
How many races did the Tyrrell 012 win?
The Tyrrell 012 did not win a Grand Prix in 1983 to 1985; its best result was 4th.
Which engine powered the Tyrrell 012?
The Tyrrell 012 used the Ford DFY, a 3.0 V8 engine.