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.

Tyrrell 022
Mark Blundell driving the 022 at the 1994 British Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorTyrrell
Designer(s)Harvey Postlethwaite (Technical Director)
Mike Gascoyne (Chief Designer)
Jean-Claude Migeot (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor021
Successor023
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon Fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrods
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrods
Axle trackFront: 1,698 mm (66.9 in)
Rear: 1,610 mm (63 in)
Wheelbase2,900 mm (110 in)
EngineYamaha OX10B, 3,496 cc (213.3 cu in), V10, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionTyrrell 6-speed sequential Semi-automatic
Weight515 kg (1,135 lb)
FuelBP
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsTyrrell Racing Organisation
Notable drivers3. Japan Ukyo Katayama
4. United Kingdom Mark Blundell
Debut1994 Brazilian Grand Prix
Last event1994 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

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

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

Sponsorship and livery

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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

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Year Team Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Pts. WCC
1994 Tyrrell Yamaha OX10B V10 G BRA PAC SMR MON ESP CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR EUR JPN AUS 13 7th
Ukyo Katayama 5 Ret 5 Ret Ret Ret Ret 6 Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret 7 Ret Ret
Mark Blundell Ret Ret 9 Ret 3 10 10 Ret Ret 5 5 Ret Ret 13 Ret Ret

References

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