French- Championship
- 14th56 pts to the leader
- Points
- 8pts15 rounds started
Patrick Tambay, a French driver, raced for McLaren in the 1978 Formula 1 season with car number 8. Tambay was born on 25 June 1949. Tambay finished 14th in the 1978 drivers' championship with 8 points and no wins or podiums – 56 points behind champion Mario Andretti.
Tambay's best result was 4th at the Swedish Grand Prix. Tambay's teammate was James Hunt; Tambay trailed their qualifying head-to-head 1–14 and led the race head-to-head 11–4.
Tambay scored points in 5 of 15 Grands Prix. From grid to flag, Tambay gained a net 68 places across 10 classified finishes. Tambay scored 50% of McLaren's 1978 total of 16 points.
Final 1978 results after 16 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
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Patrick Tambay: quick facts
Short answers about Tambay's 1978 season.
What team did Patrick Tambay drive for in 1978?
Patrick Tambay drove for McLaren in the 1978 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Patrick Tambay use in 1978?
Patrick Tambay raced with car number 8 in 1978.
How many points did Patrick Tambay score in 1978?
Patrick Tambay scored 8 points in 1978 and finished 14th in the drivers' championship, 56 points behind champion Mario Andretti.
How many races did Patrick Tambay win in 1978?
Patrick Tambay did not win a Grand Prix in 1978. Tambay's best result was 4th at the Swedish Grand Prix.
Who was Patrick Tambay's teammate in 1978?
James Hunt was Patrick Tambay's teammate at McLaren in 1978. Tambay trailed the qualifying head-to-head 1–14 and led the race head-to-head 11–4.
