What is ken tyrell?

Ken Tyrrell was a British racing driver and team owner who founded the Tyrrell Racing team in 1958. He was born on May 3, 1924, in East Horsley, Surrey, England, and passed away on August 25, 2001.

Tyrrell was a successful amateur racing driver in the 1950s. He initially formed Tyrrell Racing to develop and race Formula Junior cars before moving on to Formula Three in the early 1960s. In 1968, the team made its debut in Formula One and went on to win three Constructors' Championships and two Drivers' Championships.

Tyrrell's team became famous for its innovative designs, such as the "six-wheeled" P34 car, which utilized smaller wheels at the front to improve aerodynamic efficiency. The team also pioneered the use of sponsorship in Formula One, signing a groundbreaking deal with Elf in 1974.

Tyrrell was respected for his technical knowledge, sportsmanship, and dedication to developing young drivers. He played a key role in the careers of drivers such as Jackie Stewart, Jody Scheckter, and Michele Alboreto.

After retiring from racing in 1997, Tyrrell focused on his family's farm in Hampshire, England. He was inducted into the Motorsport Hall of Fame in 1994 and posthumously inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2003.