| Races | 39 |
| Race Starts | 37 |
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Constructors' Titles | 0 |
| Victories | 1 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 1 |
| Podiums | 11 |
| Points | 41 |
| Laps | 2678 |
| Laps Led | 52 |
| One/two finishes | 0 |
| Year | Race | Nr | Driver | Team | Constructor | Model | Engine | Spec | Gr | Ps | Fastest Lap | Led | Retired | Pts | Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1978 | RSA | 3 | Didier Pironi | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 14 | 6 | 01:18.450 | 1 | F1 | ||
| 2 | 1978 | BRA | 3 | Didier Pironi | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 19 | 6 | 01:45.260 | 1 | F1 | ||
| 1 | 1978 | ARG | 3 | Didier Pironi | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 23 | 14 | 01:51.830 | 0 | F1 |
| Year | Race | Nr | Driver | Team | Constructor | Model | Engine | Spec | Gr | Ps | Fastest Lap | Led | Retired | Pts | Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1978 | AUT | 3 | Didier Pironi | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 9 | DNF | Accident | 0 | F1 | ||
| 6 | 1978 | GER | 3 | Didier Pironi | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 16 | 5 | 01:57.110 | 2 | F1 | ||
| 5 | 1978 | GBR | 3 | Didier Pironi | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 19 | DNF | 01:21.400 | Gearbox | 0 | F1 | |
| 4 | 1978 | FRA | 3 | Didier Pironi | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 16 | 10 | 01:50.710 | 0 | F1 | ||
| 3 | 1978 | SWE | 3 | Didier Pironi | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 17 | DNF | 01:28.131 | Accident | 0 | F1 | |
| 2 | 1978 | ESP | 3 | Didier Pironi | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 13 | 12 | 01:21.580 | 0 | F1 | ||
| 1 | 1978 | BEL | R | - | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 0 | S | Spare car | 0 | F1 |
| Year | Race | Nr | Driver | Team | Constructor | Model | Engine | Spec | Gr | Ps | Fastest Lap | Led | Retired | Pts | Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1978 | NED | 3 | Didier Pironi | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 17 | DNF | Accident | 0 | F1 |
| Year | Race | Nr | Driver | Team | Constructor | Model | Engine | Spec | Gr | Ps | Fastest Lap | Led | Retired | Pts | Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1978 | CAN | 4 | Patrick Depailler | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 13 | 5 | 01:38.713 | 2 | F1 | ||
| 4 | 1978 | USA | 4 | Patrick Depailler | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 12 | DNF | 01:42.911 | Wheel | 0 | F1 | |
| 3 | 1978 | ITA | 4 | Patrick Depailler | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 0 | SBS | Accident | 0 | F1 | ||
| 2 | 1978 | NED | 4 | Patrick Depailler | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 12 | DNF | 01:21.610 | Engine | 0 | F1 | |
| 1 | 1978 | AUT | 4 | Patrick Depailler | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 14 | 2 | 6 | F1 |
| Year | Race | Nr | Driver | Team | Constructor | Model | Engine | Spec | Gr | Ps | Fastest Lap | Led | Retired | Pts | Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1978 | BEL | 3 | Didier Pironi | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 23 | 6 | 01:25.590 | 1 | F1 | ||
| 2 | 1978 | MON | 3 | Didier Pironi | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 13 | 5 | 01:31.380 | 2 | F1 | ||
| 1 | 1978 | USW | 3 | Didier Pironi | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 22 | DNF | 01:25.232 | Gearbox | 0 | F1 |
| Year | Race | Nr | Driver | Team | Constructor | Model | Engine | Spec | Gr | Ps | Fastest Lap | Led | Retired | Pts | Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1978 | ESP | 4 | Patrick Depailler | Elf Team Tyrrell | Tyrrell | 008 | Ford Cosworth | DFV V8 3.0 | 0 | T | Practice | 0 | F1 |
Sponsors: Elf, First National City Travelers Checks
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox: Hewland FG400 five-speed
Driveshafts: Tyrrell
Clutch: Borg & Beck
CHASSIS
Front suspension: Double wishbones, inboard springs
Rear suspension: Parallel lower links, single top links, twin radius rods, outboard springs
Suspension dampers: Koni
Wheel diameter: front: 13 in. rear: 13 in.
Wheel rim widths: front: 10/11 in. rear: 18/19/20 in.
Tyres: Goodyear
Brakes: Lockheed
Brake pads: Ferodo/Mintex
Steering: Tyrrell rack and pinion
Radiators: Serck
Fuel tank: Marston
Battery: Yuasa
Instruments: Smiths
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 106.3 in./2700 mm
Track: front: 67 in./1702 mm rear: 62/63 in/1575/1600 mm
Gearbox weight: 110 lb/50 kg
Chassis weight (tub): 80 lb/36 kg
Formula weight: 1300 lb/590 kg
Fuel capacity: 40 gal/182 litres
Fuel consumption: 5.5-6.5 mpg – 43-51 litres/100 km
ENGINE
Type: Ford Cosworth DFV
No. of cylinders: V8
Bore and stroke: 85.7 mm x 64.8 mm
Capacity: 2993 cc
Compression ratio: 12:1
Maximum power: 475 bhp
Maximum rpm: 10,750
Valve sizes: 34.50 mm x 2/29 mm x 2
Valve lift: 10.4 mm
Valve timing: 62/86, 86/62
Pistons and rings: Cosworth/Hepworth & Grandage
Bearings: Vandervell
Fuel injection: Lucas
Ignition system: Lucas
Weight: 365 lb/166 kg
Fuel and oil: Elf
Sparking plugs: Champion