Tyrrell DG016
| Industry | Formula One racing team |
|---|---|
Area served | Formula One World Championship |
Key people | Maurice Philippe, Brian Lisles |
| Products | Tyrrell DG016 Formula One car |
The Tyrrell DG016 was a Formula One racing vehicle engineered by Maurice Philippe and Brian Lisles, campaigned by Tyrrell Racing during the 1987 FIA Formula One World Championship. The initials DG stand for the team's principal sponsor, Data General.
Overview
In 1987, the DG016 took part in two separate competitions: the primary Constructors' Championship and the specialized Colin Chapman Trophy, which was reserved for cars with naturally aspirated engines. Tyrrell was the only team to enter two vehicles in this category throughout the season, ultimately winning the Colin Chapman Trophy by a margin exceeding 100 points over the second-place team, Larrousse-Calmels. Drivers Jonathan Palmer and Philippe Streiff secured first and second places respectively in the corresponding Jim Clark Cup for drivers.
Regarding the main Constructors' Championship, Palmer and Streiff collectively scored points on five occasions. Notable performances included Palmer’s fifth-place finish at Monaco and Streiff’s sixth-place result at his home event, the French Grand Prix. A high rate of retirements in Germany enabled Streiff to finish fourth and Palmer fifth; Palmer also achieved fourth place in Australia. By season’s end, Palmer ranked 11th in the Drivers' Championship with seven points, while Streiff was 15th with four points. Their combined total of 11 points earned Tyrrell sixth place in the Constructors' standings, ahead of turbocharged teams such as Arrows Grand Prix International and Brabham.
The DG016 was distinguished by its unique airbox and engine cover design—a smooth, continuous curve extending from the roll hoop to the rear bodywork—setting it apart from other naturally aspirated competitors who either fitted large air scoops (Automobiles_Gonfaronnaises Sportives) or removed engine covers entirely (March Engineering, Larrousse). This aerodynamic approach influenced numerous teams when naturally aspirated engines became compulsory starting in 1989.
Following the DG016, Tyrrell introduced the Tyrrell 017 for the subsequent season.
Complete Formula One results
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| Year | Entrant | Engine | Tyres | Drivers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Points | WCC | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Template:F1 | Data General Team Tyrrell | Cosworth DFZ V8 NA |
Template:Goodyear | BRA | SMR | BEL | MON | DET | FRA | GBR | GER | HUN | AUT | ITA | POR | ESP | MEX | JPN | AUS | 11 | 6th | |||||||||||||||||||
| Template:Country data GBRTemplate:Namespace detect showall Jonathan Palmer | 10 | Ret | Ret | 5 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 10 | Ret | 7 | 8 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Philippe Streiff | 11 | 8 | 9 | Ret | Ret | 6 | Ret | 4 | 9 | Ret | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 12 | Ret | Template:Center{{{1}}}Source: Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's WhoTemplate:/smallTemplate:/center | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Colin Chapman Trophy (for teams using naturally aspirated engines)
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Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showallPhilippe Streiff| Year | Team | Engine | Tyres | Drivers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Points | CCT | |
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| Template:F1 | Data General Tyrrell Racing Team | Cosworth DFZ V8 engine Naturally aspirated engine |
Template:Goodyear | 1987 Brazilian Grand Prix | 1987 San Marino Grand Prix | 1987 Belgian Grand Prix | 1987 Monaco Grand Prix | 1987 Detroit Grand Prix | 1987 French Grand Prix | 1987 British Grand Prix | 1987 German Grand Prix | 1987 Hungarian Grand Prix | 1987 Austrian Grand Prix | 1987 Italian Grand Prix | 1987 Portuguese Grand Prix | 1987 Spanish Grand Prix | 1987 Mexican Grand Prix | 1987 Japanese Grand Prix | 1987 Australian Grand Prix | 169 | 1st | ||
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