Tyrrell 022

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Tyrrell 022
Mark Blundell - Tyrrell 022 leaves the pits at the 1994 British Grand Prix (32418592261) (cropped).jpg
Mark Blundell driving the 022 at the 1994 British Grand Prix
Category Formula One
Constructor Tyrrell
Designer(s) Harvey Postlethwaite (Technical Director)
Mike Gascoyne (Chief Designer)
Jean-Claude Migeot (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor 021
Successor 023
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Carbon Fibre monocoque
Suspension (front) Double wishbones, pushrods
Suspension (rear) Double wishbones, pushrods
Axle track Front: 1,698 mm (66.9 in)
Rear: 1,610 mm (63 in)
Wheelbase 2,900 mm (110 in)
Engine Yamaha OX10B, 3,496 cc (213.3 cu in), V10, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission Tyrrell 6-speed sequential Semi-automatic
Weight515 kg (1,135 lb)
Fuel BP
Tyres Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants Tyrrell Racing Organisation
Notable drivers3. Flag of Japan.svg Ukyo Katayama
4. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Blundell
Debut 1994 Brazilian Grand Prix
Last event 1994 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
160100
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Tyrrell 022 was the car with which the Tyrrell team competed in the 1994 Formula One World Championship. The car was powered by the Yamaha OX10B 3.5-litre V10 engine and was driven by Japanese Ukyo Katayama, in his second season with the team, and Briton Mark Blundell, who moved from Ligier.

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The 022 was the car with which Tyrrell achieved its final podium finish, courtesy of Blundell at the Spanish Grand Prix.

It was replaced by the 023 for 1995.

Later use

In 2009, one of the 022s was used in the US BOSS Championship.

Sponsorship and livery

The team retained all the sponsors from the previous season including Autodesk, BP, Calbee and Club Angle. Tyrrell used the Mild Seven logos, except at the French, British and German Grands Prix.

Race results

(key)

YearTeamEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516Pts.WCC
1994 Tyrrell Yamaha OX10B V10 G BRA PAC SMR MON ESP CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR EUR JPN AUS 137th
Ukyo Katayama 5Ret5RetRetRetRet6RetRetRetRetRet7RetRet
Mark Blundell RetRet9Ret31010RetRet55RetRet13RetRet

References