Tyrrell 017

The Tyrrell 017 was a Formula One racing car designed by Maurice Philippe and Brian Lisles. It was built and raced by Tyrrell Racing in the 1988 season and also for the first race of the 1989 season. It used a customer Cosworth DFZ V8 engine as had its predecessor. The car was driven in 1988 by British pair Jonathan Palmer and Formula One rookie Julian Bailey. Bailey was replaced by Michele Alboreto in 1989 as was the Cosworth DFZ replaced by the more powerful 1988 motor the Cosworth DFR.

Tyrrell 017
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorTyrrell
Designer(s)Maurice Philippe
Brian Lisles
PredecessorTyrrell DG016
SuccessorTyrrell 018
Technical specifications[1][2]
ChassisAluminium and Carbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrods
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrods
Engine1988: mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3,494 cc (213.2 cu in), Cosworth DFZ, 90° V8, NA
1989: mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3,493 cc (213.2 cu in), Cosworth DFR, 90° V8, NA
TransmissionTyrrell 5/6-speed manual
FuelElf
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsTyrrell Racing Organisation
Notable drivers3. Jonathan Palmer
4. Julian Bailey
4. Michele Alboreto
Debut1988 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF.Laps
17000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The 017 was a development of the team's successful 1987 car, the Tyrrell DG016. However, as successful as the DG016 was in the naturally aspirated part of the championship (Tyrrell won the 'Colin Chapman Cup' as the leading atmospheric constructor while Jonathan Palmer won the 'Jim Clark Cup' as the atmo Drivers' Champion), the 017 was equally unsuccessful. Bailey failed to score a point and also failed to qualify for 10 races. Palmer scored all of the team's 5 points with Tyrrell finishing 8th in the Constructors' Championship.

For 1989 the car had minor upgrades for the first race of the season and was dubbed the 017B. The car was still uncompetitive and was replaced from the second race in San Marino with the Tyrrell 018.

Complete Formula One results

(key)

Year Team/Chassis Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Pts. WCC
1988 Tyrrell
017		 Cosworth DFZ
V8 NA		 G BRA SMR MON MEX CAN DET FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR ESP JPN AUS 5 8th
Jonathan Palmer Ret 14 5 DNQ 6 5 Ret Ret 11 Ret 12 DNQ Ret Ret 12 Ret
Julian Bailey DNQ Ret DNQ DNQ Ret 9 DNQ 16 DNQ DNQ DNQ 12 DNQ DNQ 14 DNQ
1989 Tyrrell
017B		 Cosworth DFR
V8		 G BRA SMR MON MEX USA CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR ESP JPN AUS 16* 5th
Jonathan Palmer 7
Michele Alboreto 10

* All points in 1989 scored using the Tyrrell 018

References
  1. "Tyrrell 017 • STATS F1". Statsf1.com. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  2. "Tyrrell 017B • STATS F1". Statsf1.com. Retrieved 2016-01-20.


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