MODELERS - TYRRELL - F1 019 N 4 SEASON 1990 J.ALESI

It was one of the most innovative Formula 1 cars introduced at the beginning of the 1990 season. Since its debut, the Tyrrell 019 impressed everyone with its gull-wing nose, with that raised front wing attack. A found that was inspired by the F-16 fighter plane, very effective from the aerodynamic point of view thanks to an excellent response in terms of ground effect, without however penalizing the top speed. Fruit of the mind of the two designers Harvey Postlethwaite and Jean-Claude Migeot, this car was brought to the debut by Jean Alesi and Satoru Nakajima in the San Marino Grand Prix, third race of the calendar, with the French author of a better second place in the following event of Montecarlo. Equipped with a monocoque carbon fiber frame, the Tyrrell 019 was equipped with a Ford Cosworth DFR engine prepared by Hart.