Tyrrell 024

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Tyrrell 024
Mika Salo driving the 024 at the 1996 German Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorTyrrell
Designer(s)Harvey Postlethwaite (Technical Director)
Mike Gascoyne (Chief Designer)
Predecessor023
Successor025
Technical specifications
Chassiscarbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Suspension (front)combined spring and damper unit operated by pushrod and rocker, third spring
Suspension (rear)combined spring and damper unit operated by pushrod and rocker, third spring
EngineYamaha OX11A 72-degree V10
TransmissionTyrrell six-speed longitudinal sequential semi-automatic
FuelNippon Oil
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsTyrrell Yamaha
Notable drivers18. Japan Ukyo Katayama
19. Finland Mika Salo
Debut1996 Australian Grand Prix
Last event1996 Japanese Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
16000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

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.

Overview

The car was a significant improvement over the ineffective 1995 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 1997.

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.

The Yamaha OX11A engine that powered the 024.

Sponsorship and livery

The 024 retains the same white base livery with several changes on the blue scheme. During the pre-season test and launching, the only sponsor was their engine supplier Yamaha and wheel manufacturer Fondmetal. Due to funding shortage, the team losing several sponsors including Korean Air which would moved to Benetton the following season and their main sponsor, Nokia which was replaced with Motorola as a minor sponsor. Because it had a lot of blank spaces, the sponsors were placed improperly.

In the Grands Prix that did not allow tobacco branding, the Mild Seven logos were replaced with "Tyrrell".

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year Team Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Points WCC
1996 Tyrrell Yamaha V10 G AUS BRA ARG EUR SMR MON ESP CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR JPN 5 8th
Ukyo Katayama 11 9 Ret DSQ Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret 7 8 10 12 Ret
Mika Salo 6 5 Ret DSQ Ret 5 DSQ Ret 10 7 9 Ret 7 Ret 11 Ret

References

  • Henry, Alan, ed. (1996). AUTOCOURSE 1996-97. Hazleton Publishing. pp. 86–88. ISBN 1-874557-91-8.
  1. ^ "A Champion And A Gentleman - The Official Review of the 1996 FIA Formula 1 World Championship" Duke Marketing Ltd. (VHS Tape, 1996).


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