Photos of Tyrrell 008

GP South AfricaThe Citizen and Asseng Grand Prix of South Africa4.3.1978
33 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/2 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)
listed, never drove:
Patrick Depailler (F)
Result: 6th
Grid: 13th (1:16.3800)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
GP South AfricaThe Citizen and Asseng Grand Prix of South Africa4.3.1978
44 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/3 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)
listed, never drove:
Didier Pironi (F)
Result: 2nd
Grid: 12th (1:15.9700)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Brian Spurr
International TrophyDaily Express International Trophy19.3.1978
33 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/1 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 6th (1:17.9800)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix2.4.1978
33 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/4 - 1st National City/Elf TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
1st National City/Elf Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 23rd (1:23.7920)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and John McCollister
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix2.4.1978
44 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/1 - 1st National City/Elf TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
1st National City/Elf Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: 3rd
Grid: 12th (1:22.4140)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix2.4.1978
4T4T - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/3 - 1st National City/Elf TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
1st National City/Elf Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett
GP Monaco36e Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco7.5.1978
44 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/3 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: winner
Grid: 5th (1:29.1400)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/08/2023Photo by courtesy of: Lapin74jp (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium21.5.1978
33 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/4 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/4 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)Result: 6th
Grid: 23rd (1:24.8500)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium21.5.1978
44 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/3 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 13th (1:23.8200)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/10/2019Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium21.5.1978
4T4T - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/1 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
GP France64e Grand Prix de France2.7.1978
33 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/2 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)Result: 10th
Grid: 16th (1:47.1200)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Harry Maurer
GP France64e Grand Prix de France2.7.1978
44 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/3 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 13th (1:46.3700)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Harry Maurer
GP Great BritainJohn Player British Grand Prix16.7.1978
33 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/2 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/2 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)Result: did not finish (Gearbox mounting)
Grid: 19th (1:19.9900)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Justin Harrington and Randal Warner
GP Great BritainJohn Player British Grand Prix16.7.1978
44 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/3 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: 4th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 10th (1:18.7300)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
GP NetherlandsGrand Prix van Nederland27.8.1978
33 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/2-3 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/2-3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)Result: did not finish (Collision with Patrese)
Grid: 17th (1:19.5900)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Ben van der Meer
GP NetherlandsGrand Prix van Nederland27.8.1978
44 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/3 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 12th (1:18.4300)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Harry Maurer
GP Italy49° Gran Premio d' Italia10.9.1978
33 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/1 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)Result: did not finish (Accident, 1st start)
Grid: 14th (1:39.5310)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2014Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni
GP Italy49° Gran Premio d' Italia10.9.1978
44 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/3 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: did not finish (Accident, 1st start)
Grid: 16th (1:39.6300)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2014Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni
GP United StatesToyota Grand Prix of the United States1.10.1978
33 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/1 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)Result: 10th
Grid: 16th (1:41.8150)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/12/2015Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood and Art
GP United StatesToyota Grand Prix of the United States1.10.1978
44 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/3 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: did not finish (Loose hub assembly)
Grid: 12th (1:40.8280)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood
GP CanadaGrand Prix du Canada8.10.1978
33 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/1 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/1 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)Result: 7th
Grid: 18th (1:40.9590)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 15/03/2014Photo by courtesy of: www.autocourse.ca and William Siegfriedt
GP CanadaGrand Prix du Canada8.10.1978
44 - Tyrrell 008 Ford #008/3 - Elf Team TyrrellTyrrell 008 #008/3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
Elf Team Tyrrell (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Depailler (F)Result: 5th
Grid: 13th (1:39.6190)
Colours: blue/white
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 08/09/2015Photo by courtesy of: Doug Petepiece