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# Patrick Tambay F1 Profile & Career Stats

![Patrick Tambay F1 Profile \& Career Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1977-Oostenrijk-Tambay-01.jpg)

Former Formula 1 Driver

## ![France](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2) Patrick Tambay †

F1 career: 1977 - 1986

[2Grand Prix WinsGP Wins View Wins tab](#wins) [5Grand Prix PolesGP Poles View Poles tab](#poles) [11 Podiums View Podiums tab](#podiums) [2 Fastest Laps View Fastest Laps tab](#seasons)

## Driver Profile

| Country | ![France](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2) [France](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/french-f1-drivers-statistics-overview/) |
| --- | --- |
| Height | 1.85 meter / 6 feet 1 inch1.85 m / 6'1" |
| Place of Birth | Paris |
| Date of Birth | [Jun 25th](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/25-june/ "What else happened in F1 on this date") 1949 |
| Date of Death | [Dec 4th](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/4-december/ "What else happened in F1 on this date") 2022: 73 years old |
| Season Entries | 9 (1977–1979, 1981–1986) |
| Car Number | 16 |
| Last F1 car | [Lola THL-1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lola-thl-1/) (1986) |

[Compare with another driver](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/f1-driver-comparison/?driver_a=TAM)

## Full Career Statistics

| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| --- | --- |
| Grand Prix Entries | 122 |
| Grand Prix Starts | [116](#races) |
| Total Points | [103.00](#seasons) |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.84 |
| Grand Prix Wins | [2 (1,6%)](#wins) |
| Pole Positions | [5 (4,1%)](#poles) |
| Front Row Starts | [9 (7,4%)](#poles) |
| Avg. GP Grid | 10.5 |
| GP Podiums | [11 (9,0%)](#podiums) |
| GP Fastest Laps | [2 (1,6%)](#seasons) |
| GP Points Finish | [32 (26,2%)](#races) |
| Avg. GP Position | 6.2 |
| GP DNFs | [66 (54,1%)](#races) |
| Total GP Laps | 4.980 |
| Laps Led | 195 |

## F1 Career Team History

[Surtees 1977](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/surtees-information-statistics/) [Ensign 1977](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ensign-f1-team-information-statistics/) [McLaren 1978-1979](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) [Theodore 1981](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/theodore-f1-team-information-statistics/) [Ligier 1981](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ligier-f1-information-statistics/) [Ferrari 1982-1983](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) [Renault 1984-1985](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/) [Lola 1986](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/lola-information-statistics/)

## Key Career Landmarks

FirstLast

Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)1977 British F1 Grand Prix1977 GBR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1977-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) 28 years, 21 days28y, 21d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/au.svg?v=2)1986 Australian F1 Grand Prix1986 AUS F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1986-formula-1-grand-prix-of-australia-2/) 37 years, 123 days37y, 123d

Pole [1983 USA West F1 Grand Prix1983 USA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1983-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states-west/) 33 years, 275 days33y, 275d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2)1984 French F1 Grand Prix1984 FRA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1984-formula-1-grand-prix-of-france/) 34 years, 330 days34y, 330d

Win [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2)1982 German F1 Grand Prix1982 GER F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1982-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/) 33 years, 44 days33y, 44d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/sm.svg?v=2)1983 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1983 SMR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1983-formula-1-grand-prix-of-san-marino/) 33 years, 310 days33y, 310d

Podium [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)1982 British F1 Grand Prix1982 GBR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1982-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) 33 years, 23 days33y, 23d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/sm.svg?v=2)1985 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1985 SMR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1985-formula-1-grand-prix-of-san-marino/) 35 years, 314 days35y, 314d

Fastest lap [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ca.svg?v=2)1983 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1983 CAN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1983-formula-1-grand-prix-of-canada/) 33 years, 352 days33y, 352d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/za.svg?v=2)1984 South African F1 Grand Prix1984 RSA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1984-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/) 34 years, 287 days34y, 287d

Points finish [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2)1977 German F1 Grand Prix1977 GER F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1977-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/) 28 years, 36 days28y, 36d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/at.svg?v=2)1986 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1986 AUT F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1986-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/) 37 years, 53 days37y, 53d

## F1 Career Finishing Positions

1st 2

2nd 4

3rd 5

4th 6

5th 6

6th 6

7th 7

8th 4

9th 2

10th 4

11th 1

12th 1

13th 2

DNF 64

NC 2

DNQ 5

DNS 1

**DNF** Did Not Finish · **NC** Not Classified · **DNQ** Did Not Qualify · **DNS** Did Not Start

## Performance Breakdown

[1.7% 2 / 116 Win Rate Win Rate: 1.7% (2 of 116 starts)](#wins) [9.5% 11 / 116 Podium Rate Podium Rate: 9.5% (11 of 116 starts)](#podiums) [4.3% 5 / 116 Pole Rate Pole Rate: 4.3% (5 of 116 starts)](#poles) [1.7% 2 / 116 Fastest Lap Rate Fastest Lap Rate: 1.7% (2 of 116 starts)](#seasons) [27.6% 32 / 116 Points Finish Rate Points Finish Rate: 27.6% (32 of 116 starts)](#races) [37.9% 44 / 116 Finish Rate Finish Rate: 37.9% (44 of 116 starts)](#races)

Stats current as of: 10 Jun 2026

Bio

## Patrick Tambay Biography

---

[![Patrick Tambay 2019 Beyond the Grid interview](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1983-Frankrijk-Tambay-Ferrari-01-330x215.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1983-Frankrijk-Tambay-Ferrari-01.jpg)

Patrick Tambay driving the Ferrari during the 1983 French F1 GP

Patrick Tambay was born in Paris, France, on June 25, 1949. As a child, he was fascinated by cars, and he spent much of his time tinkering with engines and dreaming of becoming a racing driver.

Tambay's career began in earnest in the early 1970s when he competed in a series of local races. He quickly proved to be a talented driver and was soon signed to drive for the Formula Two team of Jean-Pierre Beltoise.

In 1977, Tambay made his debut in Formula One driving for the Ensign team. Although he struggled initially, his skills soon caught the attention of the McLaren team, who signed him up for the 1978 season.

Tambay's time with McLaren was a mixed bag, and he struggled to make an impact. However, he continued to work hard, and in 1981, he signed with the Scuderia Ferrari team.

It was with Ferrari that Tambay truly shone. He won his first race for the team in 1982 at the German Grand Prix, and he went on to win the following year at the San Marino Grand Prix. He was a consistent performer for Ferrari, and he helped the team win the Constructors' Championship in 1983.

Tambay's career continued to thrive, and he went on to drive for a number of other teams, including Renault and Haas Lola. However, his time at Ferrari remains the high point of his career.

One anecdote that captures Tambay's tenacity and spirit occurred during the 1983 season. Tambay had been battling with his teammate [Rene Arnoux](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/rene-arnoux/ "René Arnoux F1 stats & info"), and tensions were running high. In the lead-up to the Monaco Grand Prix, Tambay was determined to outperform Arnoux, and he spent hours practicing his starts.

On race day, Tambay's hard work paid off, and he got a perfect start, launching himself into the lead. He went on to win the race, beating Arnoux and securing his place as Ferrari's top driver.

Patrick Tambay's career was marked by his passion, determination, and skill. He remains a beloved figure in the world of Formula One, and his legacy lives on as an inspiration to aspiring racers around the world.

Cars

### Patrick Tambay F1 cars17 cars · 1977–1986 [All F1 cars →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/)

[THL-1P151986![Lola](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)Lola THL-1**0** ptsHart engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lola-thl-1/) [THL-2P151986![Lola](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)Lola THL-2**2** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lola-thl-2/) [RE60P121985![Renault logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com//wp-content/uploads/2019/07/renault-logo-20.jpg)Renault RE60**2** podiums**10** ptsRenault engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/renault-re60/) [RE60BP121985![Renault logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com//wp-content/uploads/2019/07/renault-logo-20.jpg)Renault RE60B**1** ptsRenault engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/renault-re60b/) [RE50P111984![Renault logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com//wp-content/uploads/2019/07/renault-logo-20.jpg)Renault RE50**1** podium**11** ptsRenault engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/renault-re50/) [126C2BP41983![Ferrari logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ferrari-logo-162x220.png)Ferrari 126C2B**1** win**27** ptsFerrari engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ferrari-126c2b/) [126C3P41983![Ferrari logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ferrari-logo-162x220.png)Ferrari 126C3**2** podiums**13** ptsFerrari engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ferrari-126c3/) [![Ferrari 126C2](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ferrari-126c2-long-beach-villeneueve-25-web-330x220.jpg)P71982![Ferrari logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ferrari-logo-162x220.png)Ferrari 126C2**1** win**25** ptsFerrari engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ferrari-126c2/) [![Ligier JS17](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Ligier-JS17-Matra-MS81-3.0-V12-330x220.jpg)P191981![Ligier](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2)Ligier JS17**0** ptsMatra engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ligier-js17/) [TY01P191981![Theodore](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/hk.svg?v=2)Theodore TY01**1** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/theodore-ty01/) [![McLaren M26](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/McLaren-M26-1976-330x220.jpg)P231978–79![McLaren logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/McLaren-F1-logo-330x181.png)McLaren M26**8** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-m26/) [![McLaren M28](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1980-Oostenrijk-Prost-01-330x106.jpg)P231979![McLaren logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/McLaren-F1-logo-330x181.png)McLaren M28**0** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-m28/) [M28BP231979![McLaren logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/McLaren-F1-logo-330x181.png)McLaren M28B**0** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-m28b/) [![McLaren M28C](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1979-Monaco-Watson-McLaren-317x220.jpg)P231979![McLaren logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/McLaren-F1-logo-330x181.png)McLaren M28C**0** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-m28c/) [M29P231979![McLaren logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/McLaren-F1-logo-330x181.png)McLaren M29**0** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-m29/) [N177P181977![Ensign](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)Ensign N177**5** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ensign-n177/) [TS19P181977![Surtees](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)Surtees TS19**0** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/surtees-ts19/)

Seasons

## Patrick Tambay Championship Results

[  
15th  
1986  
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1986-f1-championship-standings/) [  
12th  
1985  
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1985-f1-championship-standings/) [  
11th  
1984  
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1984-f1-championship-standings/) [  
4th  
1983  
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1983-f1-championship-standings/) [  
7th  
1982  
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1982-f1-championship-standings/) [  
19th  
1981  
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1981-f1-championship-standings/) [  
23rd  
1979  
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1979-f1-championship-standings/) [  
14th  
1978  
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1978-f1-championship-standings/) [  
18th  
1977  
](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1977-f1-championship-standings/)

 

### Patrick Tambay F1 Seasons Summary

| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Lead | Avg Pts | Points |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [1986](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1986-f1-championship-standings/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Lola](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/lola-information-statistics/)<br>![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Lola](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/lola-information-statistics/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Hart](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/hart-engine-f1-stats/)<br>![United States](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [Ford](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ford-engine-f1-stats/) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 587 | 0 | 0 | 0.13 | 2 |
| [1985](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1985-f1-championship-standings/) | ![Renault logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com//wp-content/uploads/2019/07/renault-logo-20.jpg) [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/) | ![France](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2) [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/renault-engine-f1-stats/) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 574 | 0 | 0 | 0.73 | 11 |
| [1984](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1984-f1-championship-standings/) | ![Renault logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com//wp-content/uploads/2019/07/renault-logo-20.jpg) [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/renault-f1-team-information-statistics/) | ![France](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2) [Renault](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/renault-engine-f1-stats/) | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 714 | 1 | 74 | 0.73 | 11 |
| [1983](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1983-f1-championship-standings/) | ![Ferrari logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ferrari-logo-162x220.png) [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) | ![Italy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ferrari-engine-f1-stats/) | 15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 743 | 1 | 94 | 2.67 | 40 |
| [1982](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1982-f1-championship-standings/) | ![Ferrari logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Ferrari-logo-162x220.png) [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) | ![Italy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ferrari-engine-f1-stats/) | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 350 | 0 | 27 | 3.57 | 25 |
| [1981](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1981-f1-championship-standings/) | ![France](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2) [Ligier](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ligier-f1-information-statistics/)<br>![Hong Kong](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/hk.svg?v=2) [Theodore](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/theodore-f1-team-information-statistics/) | ![France](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2) [Matra](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/matra-engine-f1-stats/)<br>![United States](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [Ford](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ford-engine-f1-stats/) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 513 | 0 | 0 | 0.07 | 1 |
| [1979](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1979-f1-championship-standings/) | ![McLaren logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/McLaren-F1-logo-330x181.png) [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) | ![United States](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [Ford](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ford-engine-f1-stats/) | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 429 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| [1978](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1978-f1-championship-standings/) | ![McLaren logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/McLaren-F1-logo-330x181.png) [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) | ![United States](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [Ford](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ford-engine-f1-stats/) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 803 | 0 | 0 | 0.53 | 8 |
| [1977](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1977-f1-championship-standings/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Ensign](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ensign-f1-team-information-statistics/) | ![United States](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [Ford](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ford-engine-f1-stats/) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 267 | 0 | 0 | 0.71 | 5 |

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## Latest Patrick Tambay News

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- [![Patrick Tambay 2019 Beyond the Grid interview](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1983-Frankrijk-Tambay-Ferrari-01-190x308.jpg)26 Jun 2019<h3>Patrick Tambay 2019 Beyond the Grid interview</h3>2](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-sound/patrick-tambay-2019-beyond-the-grid-interview/)
- [![Horner defends Hamilton 'd\*\*\*\*\*\*d' slur](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/AP-1VA4986J12111_hires_jpeg_24bit_rgb-190x308.jpg)9 Apr 2018<h3>Horner defends Hamilton 'd\*\*\*\*\*\*d' slur</h3>1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/horner-defends-hamilton-dd-slur/)
- [<h3>Tambay: Hamilton 'not focused' on title</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/tambay-hamilton-not-focused-title/)
- [!['Small mistakes' led to Bianchi death](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/120087_fda-190x308.jpg)20 Jul 2015<h3>'Small mistakes' led to Bianchi death</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/small-mistakes-led-to-bianchi-death/)
- [![Rosberg vows to 'move on' after Hamilton run-in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SNE12412-Custom-190x308.jpg)13 Apr 2015<h3>Rosberg vows to 'move on' after Hamilton run-in</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/rosberg-vows-to-move-on-after-hamilton-run-in/)
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- [![Marko won bet by gambling on Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/GEPA_full_8227_GEPA-06051199019-190x308.jpg)30 Mar 2015<h3>Marko won bet by gambling on Ferrari</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/marko-won-bet-by-gambling-on-ferrari/)
- [![Electric shock theory will not go away](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/14P9380-Custom-190x308.jpg)9 Mar 2015<h3>Electric shock theory will not go away</h3>1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/electric-shock-theory-will-not-go-away/)
- [![Tambay: Doctors 'wise' to sideline Alonso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/79P3465-Custom-190x308.jpg)4 Mar 2015<h3>Tambay: Doctors 'wise' to sideline Alonso</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/tambay-doctors-wise-sideline-alonso/)
- [![Tambay: FIA 'washes its hands' with Bianchi blame](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Fia-logo-190x308.jpg)4 Dec 2014<h3>Tambay: FIA 'washes its hands' with Bianchi blame</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/tambay-fia-washes-hands-bianchi-blame/)
- [![Patrick Tambay: 'Be wary' of Ecclestone's Magny Cours comments](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/GEPA_full_3652_GEPA-04111299013-Medium-190x308.jpg)7 Nov 2012<h3>Patrick Tambay: 'Be wary' of Ecclestone's Magny Cours comments</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/patrick-tambay-be-wary-of-ecclestones-magny-cours-comments/)
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## Patrick Tambay — Frequently Asked Questions

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<summary>When did Patrick Tambay start racing in Formula 1?</summary>



Patrick Tambay started racing in Formula 1 in 1977.

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<summary>Is Patrick Tambay still racing in Formula 1?</summary>



Patrick Tambay passed away in 2022. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1986.

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<summary>How many Formula 1 races has Patrick Tambay won?</summary>



Patrick Tambay has won 2 Formula 1 races.

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<summary>How many F1 podiums does Patrick Tambay have?</summary>



Patrick Tambay has finished on the podium 11 times in Formula 1.

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<summary>When did Patrick Tambay win their first F1 race?</summary>



Patrick Tambay won their first Formula 1 race at the 1982 German F1 GP.

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<summary>What nationality is Patrick Tambay?</summary>



Patrick Tambay is French.

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<summary>Which teams has Patrick Tambay driven for in Formula 1?</summary>



Patrick Tambay has driven for Surtees, Ensign, McLaren, Theodore, Ligier, Ferrari, Renault and Lola in Formula 1.

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Patrick Tambay has competed in 122 Formula 1 Grands Prix.

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| Pos. | F1 Drivers | DT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | ![Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lewis-Hamilton-2026.png) [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/) | 7 |
| 2 | ![Michael Schumacher](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/michael-schumacher-2006.jpg) [Michael Schumacher](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michael-schumacher/) | 7 |
| 3 | ![Juan-Manuel Fangio](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Juan-Manuel-Fangio.jpg) [Juan-Manuel Fangio](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/juan-manuel-fangio/) | 5 |
| 4 | ![Max Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Max-Verstappen-2026.png) [Max Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/max-verstappen-information-statistics/) | 4 |
| 5 | ![Sebastian Vettel](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-Vettel-portrait-50.jpg) [Sebastian Vettel](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sebastian-vettel/) | 4 |
| 6 | ![Alain Prost](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Alain-Prost.jpg) [Alain Prost](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alain-prost/) | 4 |
| 7 | ![Ayrton Senna](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ayrton-Senna.jpg) [Ayrton Senna](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ayrton-senna-da-silva/) | 3 |
| 8 | ![Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/nelson-piquet-1991.jpg) [Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nelson-piquet/) | 3 |
| 9 | ![Niki Lauda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/niki-lauda.jpg) [Niki Lauda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/niki-lauda/) | 3 |
| 10 | ![Jackie Stewart](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/jacky-stewart.jpg) [Jackie Stewart](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jackie-stewart/) | 3 |

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After round 17 of 23 · [Singapore GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-report-results-2026-singapore-formula-1-grand-prix/)

| Pos. | F1 Drivers | | | Points |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 |  | ![Kimi Antonelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Kimi-Antonelli-2026.png) | [Kimi Antonelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kimi-antonelli/)Mercedes · #12 | 340 |
| 2 |  | ![George Russell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/George-Russell-2026.png) | [George Russell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/george-russell-information-statistics/)Mercedes · #63 | 238−102 |
| 3 |  | ![Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lewis-Hamilton-2026.png) | [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/)Ferrari · #44 | 229−9 |
| 4 | ▲2Up 2 places since the previous round | ![Max Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Max-Verstappen-2026.png) | [Max Verstappen](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/max-verstappen-information-statistics/)Red Bull · #3 | 221−8 |
| 5 | ▼1Down 1 place since the previous round | ![Charles Leclerc](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Charles-Leclerc.png) | [Charles Leclerc](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/charles-leclerc-information-statistics/)Ferrari · #16 | 215−6 |
| 6 | ▼1Down 1 place since the previous round | ![Lando Norris](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Lando-Norris-2026.png) | [Lando Norris](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lando-norris-information-statistics/)McLaren · #1 | 201−14 |
| 7 |  | ![Oscar Piastri](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Oscar-Piastri-2026.png) | [Oscar Piastri](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/oscar-piastri/)McLaren · #81 | 138−63 |
| 8 |  | ![Isack Hadjar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Isack-Hadjar-2026-2.png) | [Isack Hadjar](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/isack-hadjar/)Red Bull · #6 | 97−41 |
| 9 |  | ![Liam Lawson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Liam-Lawson-2026-1.png) | [Liam Lawson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/liam-lawson-f1-stats-info/)Racing Bulls · #30 | 75−22 |
| 10 |  | ![Pierre Gasly](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Pierre-Gasly.png) | [Pierre Gasly](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/pierre-gasly-information-statistics/)Alpine · #10 | 41−34 |

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### On This Day...

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- [Michael Schumacher](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michael-schumacher/) won the [2000 Malaysian F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2000-formula-1-grand-prix-of-malaysia/).
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- [Jim Clark](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-clark/) won the [1967 Mexican F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1967-formula-1-grand-prix-of-mexico/).
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- [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lewis-hamilton/) won the [2017 USA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2017-usa-f1-grand-prix/).
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