Tyrrell 019
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.
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Harvey Postlethwaite (Technical Director) Jean-Claude Migeot (Chief Designer) | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Tyrrell 018 | ||||||||
| Successor | Tyrrell 020 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre monocoque | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers | ||||||||
| Engine | Ford DFR, 3,493 cc (213.2 cu in), 90° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | Tyrrell / Hewland 6-speed manual | ||||||||
| Fuel | Elf | ||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | 3. Satoru Nakajima 4. Jean Alesi | ||||||||
| Debut | 1990 San Marino Grand Prix | ||||||||
| Last event | 1990 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||
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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.