Tyrrell 024 Explained

Car Name:Tyrrell 024
Category:Formula One
Constructor:Tyrrell
Predecessor:023
Successor:025
Team:Tyrrell Yamaha
Drivers:18. Ukyo Katayama
19. Mika Salo
Chassis:carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Front Suspension:combined spring and damper unit operated by pushrod and rocker, third spring
Rear Suspension:combined spring and damper unit operated by pushrod and rocker, third spring
Engine Name:Yamaha OX11A 72-degree V10
Gearbox Name:Tyrrell six-speed longitudinal sequential semi-automatic
Fuel:Nippon Oil
Tyres:Goodyear
Debut:1996 Australian Grand Prix
Last Event:1996 Japanese Grand Prix
Races:16
Wins:0
Cons Champ:0
Drivers Champ:0
Poles:0
Fastest Laps:0

The Tyrrell 024 was the car with which the Tyrrell team competed in the 1996 Formula One World Championship. It was driven by Japanese Ukyo Katayama and Finn Mika Salo, who were in their fourth and second seasons with the team respectively.

The car was a significant improvement over the ineffective model, prompting Salo to say that they shouldn't be talked about in the same day.[1] However, the team's efforts were severely compromised by the unreliability of their Yamaha engines, a decision which resulted in the team switching to Ford V8 power for .

Salo was generally impressive throughout the season, scoring vital points finishes on three occasions. He again overshadowed Katayama, who moved to Minardi for 1997.

The team eventually finished eighth in the Constructors' Championship, with five points.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

YearTeamEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516PointsWCC
TyrrellYamaha V10AUSBRAARGEURSMRMONESPCANFRAGBRGERHUNBELITAPORJPN58th
Ukyo Katayama119RetDSQRetRetRetRetRetRetRet781012Ret
Mika Salo65RetDSQRet5DSQRet1079Ret7Ret11Ret

References

  1. "A Champion And A Gentleman - The Official Review of the 1996 FIA Formula 1 World Championship" Duke Marketing Ltd. (VHS Tape, 1996).