What F1 car has 6 wheels?

Tyrrell P34
The Tyrrell P34 (Project 34), commonly known as the “six-wheeler”, was a Formula One (F1) race car designed by Derek Gardner, Tyrrell’s chief designer. The car used four specially manufactured 10-inch diameter (254 mm) wheels and tyres at the front, with two ordinary-sized wheels at the back.

Why did some Formula One cars have 6 wheels?

However, Tyrrell designer Derek Gardner found a loophole that eventually led to the six-wheel F1 car. Basically, the rules said the front wing needed to be of a certain maximum width. This left the front tires sticking out into the wind, as the rules stipulate, says Hagerty.

Why did the P34 have 6 wheels?

It settled on the six-wheeled P34, which made its competitive debut in the 1976 season. The theory made sense: Having four 10-inch wheels at the front of the car, with two standard F1 tires at the back, would increase the contact patches of rubber on the road, providing greater traction for turning and braking.

Who drove the 6 wheel Tyrrell?

Jody Scheckter
Jody Scheckter, the only driver to win an F1 race in a six-wheeled car, drove the famous Tyrrell for the first time since 1976 last weekend.

Is there a car with 6 wheels?

There have been a handful of six-wheeled supercars, although these haven’t really got past the concept stage, while six-wheel racing cars have had limited success, even in Formula One. One thing’s for sure, these models do have the ability to turn heads like nothing else on the road, or off it.

Who did Tyrrell F1 become?

The team was bought by British American Tobacco in 1997 and completed its final season as Tyrrell in 1998. Tyrrell’s legacy continues in Formula One as the Mercedes-AMG F1 team, who is Tyrrell’s descendant through various sales and rebrandings via BAR, Honda and Brawn GP.

Who owns the Tyrrell p34?

Jonathan Holtzman
The car’s owner, Jonathan Holtzman, gained the blessing of the Tyrrell family and was granted access to the original build documents for the 1976 chassis. No less than 230 original technicals drawings had to be pored over, so that CGA could exactly follow Derek Gardner’s blueprints.

Did Lauda quit last race?

Prior to Niki Lauda’s crash, he had more than double Hunt’s points. Having to miss two races after being severely burned and nearly dying, Lauda still finished the season only one point behind Hunt. Lauda also took himself out of the final race of the 1976 season, fearing his safety on the rain-soaked track in Japan.