Tyrrell 019

Tyrrell 019
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorTyrrell Racing Organisation
Designer(s)Harvey Postlethwaite (Technical Director)
Jean-Claude Migeot (Chief Designer)
PredecessorTyrrell 018
SuccessorTyrrell 020
Technical specifications[1][2]
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers
EngineFord DFR, 3,493 cc (213.2 cu in), 90° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionTyrrell / Hewland 6-speed manual
FuelElf
TyresPirelli
Competition history
Notable entrantsTyrrell Racing Organisation
Notable drivers3. Japan Satoru Nakajima
4. France Jean Alesi
Debut1990 San Marino Grand Prix
Last event1990 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
14000

The Tyrrell 019 was a 1990 Formula One racing car, designed by a team led by Harvey Postlethwaite, and built by Tyrrell. It was an evolution of Postlethwaite's first design for Tyrrell, the Tyrrell 018.

The 019 marked a significant point in the evolution of Formula One design in having an elevated nose cone. This was the first time that such an idea had been tried in Formula One racing, and set the template for aerodynamic design ever since. The car was introduced two races into the 1990 Formula One season, scoring a point on its debut in the hands of Jean Alesi. This type of nose cone was gradually adopted by other teams and became the de rigueur design by 1996 in Formula One. The car was powered by the Ford DFR V8 engine - a descendant of the Cosworth DFV.

  1. ^ "1990 Tyrrell 019 Cosworth - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
  2. ^ "STATS F1 • Tyrrell 019". Statsf1.com. Retrieved 2010-08-23.