Tyrrell 018
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The Tyrrell 018 was a Formula One car engineered by Harvey Postlethwaite and Jean-Claude Migeot, constructed and campaigned by the Tyrrell Racing team. It was powered by a customer-supplied Cosworth DFR engine.
1989
The 018 made its first appearance during the second round of the 1989 season at the 1989 San Marino Grand Prix. Michele Alboreto encountered fuel pump problems during qualifying, which prevented him from making the grid. Meanwhile, Jonathan Palmer transitioned from the older Tyrrell 017B to pilot the 018 in the race, finishing in sixth place and earning championship points. At the Mexican Grand Prix, two events later, Alboreto achieved a podium finish by placing third behind Ayrton Senna and Riccardo Patrese.
Although equipped with the less potent customer DFR engine, the 018 was recognized within Formula One circles as one of the quickest new 3.5-litre cars on straight sections, largely due to its streamlined aerodynamic profile.
1990
After just two races in the 1990 Formula One season, the 018 was succeeded by the groundbreaking "high-nose" Tyrrell 019, which introduced a new aerodynamic concept to Formula One design. The 018 was notable for leading a Grand Prix for the first time since Alboreto's victory in Detroit in 1983 when Jean Alesi surged from fourth on the grid to take the lead at the start of the 1990 United States Grand Prix. Alesi maintained front position for 34 laps before being passed by Ayrton Senna driving the McLaren-Honda.
1989
At its debut, the 018 sported a dark blue color scheme, with yellow highlights introduced starting from the French Grand Prix, reflecting sponsorship from cigarette company Camel. As the season advanced, additional smaller sponsors such as Autobacs were added.
1990
For the following season, the car's livery changed to a combination of white and dark blue, and Camel sponsorship was discontinued. This new design was carried forward onto its successor model.
Complete Formula One results
(key) (results shown in italics indicate 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 Organisation | Ford DFR V8 |
Template:Goodyear | BRA | SMR | MON | MEX | USA | CAN | FRA | GBR | GER | HUN | BEL | ITA | POR | ESP | JPN | AUS | 16 | 5th | |
| Jonathan Palmer | 6 | 9 | Ret | 9 | Ret | 10 | Ret | Ret | 13 | 14 | Ret | 6 | 10 | Ret | DNQ | |||||||
| Michele Alboreto | DNQ | 5 | 3 |
* Nine points were earned in Template:F1 driving the Tyrrell 019.