The Tyrrell 003 was designed for the 1971 Formula One season, by Tyrrell's chief designer Derek Gardner. It was effectively the same car as the Tyrrell 001 with a redesigned nose section, longer wheelbase and narrower monocoque.
Tyrrell and Jackie Stewart took advantage as Lotus and Ferrari struggled during 1971 and won six races, with Stewart claiming his second world championship. His team mate Francois Cevert ably supported him, and took his first and only win at Watkins Glen late in the season.
The 1972 season saw Lotus back on form with Emerson Fittipaldi challenging Stewart for the championship. The 003 wasn't really a match for the developed Lotus 72 and the Tyrrell team only won when the 72 failed to finish. Fittipaldi won the title that season by a comfortable margin, as the 003 had come to the end of its racing life, although it did score another four wins with Stewart. The Tyrrell 003 remains the Tyrrell team's most successful chassis.
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