Tyrrell 024

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Tyrrell 024
Tyrrell-024.jpg
Mika Salo driving the 024 at the 1996 German Grand Prix
Category Formula One
Constructor Tyrrell
Designer(s) Harvey Postlethwaite (Technical Director)
Mike Gascoyne (Chief Designer)
Predecessor 023
Successor 025
Technical specifications
Chassis carbon-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
Engine Yamaha OX11A 72-degree V10
Transmission Tyrrell six-speed longitudinal sequential semi-automatic
Fuel Nippon Oil
Tyres Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants Tyrrell Yamaha
Notable drivers18. Flag of Japan.svg Ukyo Katayama
19. Flag of Finland.svg Mika Salo
Debut 1996 Australian Grand Prix
Last event 1996 Japanese Grand Prix
RacesWins Poles F/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.

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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. Yamaha OX11A engine rear.jpg
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)

YearTeamEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516PointsWCC
1996 Tyrrell Yamaha V10 G AUS BRA ARG EUR SMR MON ESP CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR JPN 58th
Ukyo Katayama 119RetDSQRetRetRetRetRetRetRet781012Ret
Mika Salo 65RetDSQRet5DSQRet1079Ret7Ret11Ret

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References

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