Patrick Tambay vs René Arnoux F1 Stats

Patrick Tambay and René Arnoux have started 84 Formula 1 races together, 15 of those as team mates at Ferrari and the rest in rival cars. René Arnoux has finished ahead in that head-to-head 49 times to 35.

35Total49
7Team mates8
419781
419798
519819
419823
719838
819847
19851
3198612

They started 84 races together, between 1978 and 1986. 15 of those as team mates at Ferrari.

Patrick TambayDriver ProfileRené Arnoux
France FranceCountryFrance France
1.85 meter / 6 feet 1 inch1.85 m / 6'1"Height1.70 meter / 5 feet 7 inch1.70 m / 5'7"
ParisPlace of BirthPontcharra
Jun 25th 1949Date of BirthJul 4th 1948: 78 years old
Dec 4th 2022: 73 years oldDate of Death
9Season Entries12
16Car Number25
Patrick TambayFull Career StatisticsRené Arnoux
0Drivers' Titles0
122Grand Prix EntriesGP Entries163
116Grand Prix StartsGP Starts149
103.00Total Points181.00
0.84Avg. Points per Grand PrixAvg. Points per GP1.11
2 (1,6%)Grand Prix WinsGP Wins7 (4,3%)
Wins from pole2 (1,2%)
5 (4,1%)Pole Positions18 (11,0%)
9 (7,4%)Front Row Starts34 (20,9%)
10.5Avg. Grand Prix GridAvg. GP Grid9.7
11 (9,0%)Grand Prix PodiumsGP Podiums22 (13,5%)
2 (1,6%)Grand Prix Fastest LapsGP Fastest Laps12 (7,4%)
32 (26,2%)Grand Prix Points FinishGP Points Finish42 (25,8%)
6.2Avg. Grand Prix PositionAvg. GP Position6.9
66 (54,1%)Grand Prix DNFsGP DNFs73 (44,8%)
4.980Total Grand Prix LapsTotal GP Laps6.611
Patrick TambayKey Career LandmarksRené Arnoux
1977 British F1 Grand Prix1977 GBR F1 GP 28 years, 21 days28y, 21dFirst Race1978 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1978 BEL F1 GP 29 years, 321 days29y, 321d
1986 Australian F1 Grand Prix1986 AUS F1 GP 37 years, 123 days37y, 123dLast Race1989 Australian F1 Grand Prix1989 AUS F1 GP 41 years, 124 days41y, 124d
1983 USA West F1 Grand Prix1983 USA F1 GP 33 years, 275 days33y, 275dFirst Pole1979 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1979 AUT F1 GP 31 years, 39 days31y, 39d
1984 French F1 Grand Prix1984 FRA F1 GP 34 years, 330 days34y, 330dLast Pole1983 British F1 Grand Prix1983 GBR F1 GP 35 years, 12 days35y, 12d
1982 German F1 Grand Prix1982 GER F1 GP 33 years, 44 days33y, 44dFirst Win1980 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1980 BRA F1 GP 31 years, 207 days31y, 207d
1983 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1983 SMR F1 GP 33 years, 310 days33y, 310dLast Win1983 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1983 NED F1 GP 35 years, 55 days35y, 55d
1982 British F1 Grand Prix1982 GBR F1 GP 33 years, 23 days33y, 23dFirst Podium1979 French F1 Grand Prix1979 FRA F1 GP 30 years, 362 days30y, 362d
1985 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1985 SMR F1 GP 35 years, 314 days35y, 314dLast Podium1984 Dallas F1 Grand Prix1984 USA F1 GP 36 years, 4 days36y, 4d
1983 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1983 CAN F1 GP 33 years, 352 days33y, 352dFirst Fastest Lap1979 French F1 Grand Prix1979 FRA F1 GP 30 years, 362 days30y, 362d
1984 South African F1 Grand Prix1984 RSA F1 GP 34 years, 287 days34y, 287dLast Fastest Lap1984 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1984 NED F1 GP 36 years, 53 days36y, 53d
1977 German F1 Grand Prix1977 GER F1 GP 28 years, 36 days28y, 36dFirst Points Finish1979 French F1 Grand Prix1979 FRA F1 GP 30 years, 362 days30y, 362d
1986 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1986 AUT F1 GP 37 years, 53 days37y, 53dLast Points Finish1989 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1989 CAN F1 GP 40 years, 349 days40y, 349d
First Win from Pole1982 French F1 Grand Prix1982 FRA F1 GP 34 years, 21 days34y, 21d
Last Win from Pole1983 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1983 CAN F1 GP 34 years, 343 days34y, 343d
Finishing
Positions
2 1st 7
4 2nd 9
5 3rd 6
6 4th 7
6 5th 8
6 6th 5
7 7th 5
4 8th 2
2 9th 10
4 10th 8
1 11th 2
1 12th 1
2 13th 3
14th 2
17th 2
18th 1
64 DNF 72
2 NC 1
5 DNQ 10
1 DNS 2
DNF Did Not Finish NC Not Classified DNQ Did Not Qualify DNS Did Not Start
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Patrick Tambay vs René Arnoux — Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more races, Patrick Tambay or René Arnoux?
René Arnoux has more, with 7 wins to the 2 of Patrick Tambay.
Who has more pole positions, Patrick Tambay or René Arnoux?
René Arnoux has more, with 18 pole positions to the 5 of Patrick Tambay.
Who has more podium finishes, Patrick Tambay or René Arnoux?
René Arnoux has more, with 22 podiums to the 11 of Patrick Tambay.
Who has the better win percentage, Patrick Tambay or René Arnoux?
Patrick Tambay has won 1.7% of all starts (2 from 116), René Arnoux 4.7% (7 from 149).
Who wins the head-to-head between Patrick Tambay and René Arnoux?
René Arnoux leads 49 to 35 in the 84 races they both started.
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