French- Championship
- 19th49 pts to the leader
- Points
- 1pts14 rounds started
Patrick Tambay, a French driver, raced for Theodore and then Ligier in the 1981 Formula 1 season with car number 25. Tambay was born on 25 June 1949. Tambay finished 19th in the 1981 drivers' championship with 1 point and no wins or podiums – 49 points behind champion Nelson Piquet.
Tambay's best result was 6th at the United States Grand Prix West. Tambay's teammate was Jacques Laffite; Tambay trailed their qualifying head-to-head 1–7 and trailed the race head-to-head 1–7.
Tambay scored points in 1 of 14 Grands Prix. From grid to flag, Tambay gained a net 37 places across 5 classified finishes.
Final 1981 results after 15 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
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Patrick Tambay: quick facts
Short answers about Tambay's 1981 season.
What team did Patrick Tambay drive for in 1981?
Patrick Tambay drove for Theodore and Ligier in 1981, ending the season with Ligier.
What car number did Patrick Tambay use in 1981?
Patrick Tambay raced with car number 25 in 1981.
How many points did Patrick Tambay score in 1981?
Patrick Tambay scored 1 point in 1981 and finished 19th in the drivers' championship, 49 points behind champion Nelson Piquet.
How many races did Patrick Tambay win in 1981?
Patrick Tambay did not win a Grand Prix in 1981. Tambay's best result was 6th at the United States Grand Prix West.
Who was Patrick Tambay's teammate in 1981?
Jacques Laffite was Patrick Tambay's teammate at Ligier in 1981. Tambay trailed the qualifying head-to-head 1–7 and trailed the race head-to-head 1–7.
