French- Championship
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Patrick Tambay, a French driver, raced for McLaren in the 1979 Formula 1 season with car number 8. Tambay was born on 25 June 1949.
Tambay's best result was 7th at the British Grand Prix. Tambay's teammate was John Watson; Tambay trailed their qualifying head-to-head 2–11 and trailed the race head-to-head 3–10.
From grid to flag, Tambay gained a net 39 places across 5 classified finishes.
Final 1979 results after 15 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
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Patrick Tambay: quick facts
Short answers about Tambay's 1979 season.
What team did Patrick Tambay drive for in 1979?
Patrick Tambay drove for McLaren in the 1979 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Patrick Tambay use in 1979?
Patrick Tambay raced with car number 8 in 1979.
How many races did Patrick Tambay win in 1979?
Patrick Tambay did not win a Grand Prix in 1979. Tambay's best result was 7th at the British Grand Prix.
Who was Patrick Tambay's teammate in 1979?
John Watson was Patrick Tambay's teammate at McLaren in 1979. Tambay trailed the qualifying head-to-head 2–11 and trailed the race head-to-head 3–10.
