concept in the 1990 Tyrrell. Jean Alesi scored two-second places in the car and the team led a lap for the last time. Their final podium finish was in 1994 with Mark Blundell and their final points at the 1997 Monaco Grand Prix, with 5th position from Mika Salo. In 1997 the Tyrrell F1 team was bought by British American Tobacco and Craig Pollock to create British American Racing. Tyrrell did not stay with the team for its last year under the Tyrrell name (1998), after Pollock insisted on hiring Ricardo Rosset, whom Tyrrell regarded as less capable than the also-available Jos Verstappen. Tyrrell also approached Norberto Fontana and had even drafted a contract, but this was also vetoed by British American Racing. On 25 August 2001 Ken Tyrrell died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 77. Notes Sources Kettlewell, Mike. "Stewart: The Flying Scotsman", in Northey, Tom, ed. World of Automobiles, Vol. 19, pp. 2190–2. London: Orbis, 1974. Setright, L. J. K. "Tyrrell: A Shrewd Talent-spotter", in Northey, Tom, ed. World of Automobiles, Vol. 21, pp. 2417–20. London: Orbis, 1974. Twite, Mike. "BRM: High Hopes and Heartbreak", in Northey, Tom, ed. World of Automobiles, Vol. 3, pp. 246–51. London: Orbis, 1974. External links Ken Tyrrell profile at The 500 Owners Association Brighton Speed Trials people Formula One team owners Formula One team principals 1924 births 2001 deaths English motorsport people Tyrrell Racing Royal Air Force personnel of World War II Deaths from pancreatic cancer Deaths from cancer in the United Kingdom