Tyrrell 011
| Company type | Racing car |
|---|---|
| Industry | Formula One |
| Predecessor | Tyrrell 010 |
| Founder | Maurice Philippe (designer) |
| Successor | Tyrrell 012 |
| Products | Formula One car |
The Tyrrell 011 was a Formula One vehicle engineered by Maurice Philippe for the Tyrrell Racing Organisation.
Design
Powered by a Cosworth DFV engine, the 011 initially ran on Avon tyres before transitioning to Goodyear rubber.
Modifications
During 1982, the car underwent slight enhancements, including a revised ground effect system and the removal of its front wing. The 1983 iteration, known as the 011B, abandoned ground effect entirely, incorporated reduced sidepod dimensions, featured an open engine cover, and sported updated wing designs.
Competition record
The 011 made its first appearance at the 1981 German Grand Prix, piloted by American Eddie Cheever, who qualified 18th and finished fifth to earn points.
Primarily active in the 1982 season with partial participation in 1981 and 1983, drivers included Cheever, Michele Alboreto, Brian Henton, Slim Borgudd, and Danny Sullivan. The Tyrrell 011 achieved two victories, both secured by Alboreto—the inaugural triumph came at the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix, marking his first career win, while the final success occurred at the 1983 Detroit Grand Prix. This latter victory also represented the last Grand Prix win for the Cosworth DFV engine following an illustrious 16-year tenure since its introduction in Formula One in 1967.
Midway through 1983, the Tyrrell 011 was succeeded by the Tyrrell 012.
Livery
Throughout its three-year run, the 011 displayed multiple liveries and sponsorships, most prominently featuring a green and black color scheme backed by Italian fashion company Benetton in 1983.
Complete Formula One World Championship results
(key) (italics denote fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | Engine | Tyres | Drivers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Pts | WCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:F1 | Tyrrell Racing Team | Cosworth DFV V8 NA |
Template:Avon Template:Goodyear | USW | BRA | ARG | SMR | BEL | MON | ESP | FRA | GBR | GER | AUT | NED | ITA | CAN | CPL | 10* | 10th | ||
| Eddie Cheever | 5 | DNQ | Ret | Ret | 12 | Ret | ||||||||||||||||
| Michele Alboreto | 9 | Ret | 11 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Template:F1 | Tyrrell Racing Team | Cosworth DFV V8 NA |
Template:Goodyear | RSA | BRA | USW | SMR | BEL | MON | DET | CAN | NED | GBR | FRA | GER |
*6 points earned in Template:F1 with the Tyrrell 010
*1 point earned in Template:F1 with the Tyrrell 012