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Radical Six-Wheel F1 Car Won Official Grand Prix Before Technology Was Banned
- The Tyrrell P34 became the only six‑wheel F1 car to compete in the sport and won a Grand Prix in 1976.
- Depailler achieved the first on-track success for the P34, qualifying third and winning the race.
- Tyrrell ended the six‑wheel project after the 1978 season as the conventional layout returned.
- The six‑wheel idea influenced later discussions, including Williams’ FW07D, before a rule ban halted the concept.
- The P34 debuted at the 1976 Spanish Grand Prix in Jarama as the fourth round of the season.
- Jody Scheckter later joined the P34, delivering a race win and strong results.
- The six‑wheel experiment sparked debates about drag and efficiency, later explored by Williams.
- Regulatory changes ultimately ended multi‑wheel designs in Formula One.
- Tyrrell and Williams' experiments highlighted how innovation can clash with rules.
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