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Lola

Patrick Tambay

2 wins · 5 poles · 11 podiums

French
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Driver profile

Born25 Jun 1949
F1 debutBritish Grand Prix 1977British GP 1977
Seasons competed9 (1977–1986)
TeamsLola · Renault · Ferrari · Ligier · Theodore · McLaren · Ensign · Surtees
First winGerman Grand Prix 1982German GP 1982
Latest winSan Marino Grand Prix 1983San Marino GP 1983

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World championships0Career total
Grand Prix wins21.7% win rate
Pole positions54.2% pole rate
Podium finishes119.3% of race starts
Fastest laps2Career total
Career points103Career total
Race starts1181977–1986
Laps led0Available lap-timing total
Q3 appearances0of 122 qualifying entries
Podium rate9.3%Share of race starts
Pole rate4.2%Share of race starts
Best season4th1983
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