If the 009 of 1979 could seem a clone of the Lotus 79, the 010 of 1980 was clearly inspired by the Williams FW07. The 010 was used in 1980 and also in the first part of 1981, waiting for the new 011 to be ready. Equipped with the V8 Cosworth engine, the 010 achieved good results, allowing the Tyrrell team to rank sixth among the constructors in 1980. and eighth in 1981. The 010 was driven by Michele Alboreto (who made his F1 debut with this car), Eddie Cheever, Derek Daly, Jean-Pierre Jarier and Ricardo Zunino.