Which driver has the most DNFs in Formula 1 history?
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Name | Riccardo Patrese |
Country | Italy |
Height | 1.76 meter / 5 feet 9 inch |
Place of Birth | Padua |
Date of Birth | Apr 17th 1954 - 70 years old |
Season Entries | 17 |
Car Number | 6 |
First Race | 1977 Monaco F1 GP |
Last Race | 1993 Australian F1 GP |
First Pole | 1981 USA West F1 GP |
Last Pole | 1992 Hungarian F1 GP |
First Win | 1982 Monaco F1 GP |
Last Win | 1992 Japanese F1 GP |
First Win from Pole | 1991 Mexican F1 GP |
Last Win from Pole | 1991 Portuguese F1 GP |
F1 Teams History | Shadow (1977) Arrows (1978-1981) Brabham (1982-1983, 1986-1987) Alfa Romeo (1984-1985) Williams (1987-1992) Benetton (1993) |
Riccardo Patrese F1 Stats | |
Grand Prix Entries | 257 |
Grand Prix Starts | 256 |
Total Points | 281.00 |
Avg. Points per GP | 1.09 |
Grand Prix Wins | 6 (2,3%) |
Wins from pole | 2 (0,8%) |
Pole Positions | 8 (3,1%) |
Front Row Starts | 28 (10,9%) |
Avg. GP Grid | 9.3 |
GP Podiums | 37 (14,4%) |
GP Fastest Laps | 13 (5,1%) |
GP Points Finish | 73 (28,4%) |
Avg. GP Position | 6.3 |
GP Retirements | 145 (56,4%) |
GP DNF's | 133 (51,8%) |
Total GP Laps | 11.345 |
Riccardo Patrese was born on April 17th, 1954, in Padua, Italy. He grew up with a passion for motorsports and dreamed of becoming a professional race car driver. At the age of 15, he started competing in go-karting races, where he quickly demonstrated his talent and passion for the sport.
In 1974, Patrese made his debut in the European Formula 2 Championship, finishing in third place in his first race. He continued to impress with his racing skills and was eventually offered a seat in the Formula 1 Championship with the Shadow team in 1977.
Patrese's first few seasons in F1 were marked by inconsistency, but he eventually found his stride and became a formidable competitor in the sport. In 1982, he joined the Brabham team and won his first race at the Monaco Grand Prix, beating out fellow F1 legends Alain Prost and Niki Lauda.
Over the course of his 17-year career, Patrese competed for several top teams, including Williams, Benetton, and Alfa Romeo. He won six races and achieved 37 podium finishes, securing his place as one of the most successful drivers of his era.
But Patrese's career was not without controversy. He was involved in several high-profile incidents, including a collision with Ayrton Senna at the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix that ended Senna's championship hopes. Patrese also faced criticism for his aggressive driving style, which often put his fellow drivers in danger.
Despite these challenges, Patrese remained a beloved figure in the F1 community. He retired from racing in 1993, but his legacy lives on as one of the sport's most talented and charismatic drivers. Today, he remains involved in motorsports as a commentator and mentor to young drivers, inspiring a new generation of F1 champions.
1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21st | 12th | 20th | 9th | 12th | 10th | 9th | 13th | 25th | 17th |
1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | |||
13th | 11th | 3rd | 7th | 3rd | 2nd | 5th |
Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1993 | Benetton | Ford | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 823 | 0 | 1.25 | 20 |
1992 | Williams | Renault | 16 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 882 | 3 | 3.50 | 56 |
1991 | Williams | Renault | 16 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 783 | 2 | 3.31 | 53 |
1990 | Williams | Renault | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 915 | 4 | 1.44 | 23 |
1989 | Williams | Renault | 16 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 883 | 1 | 2.50 | 40 |
1988 | Williams | Judd | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 738 | 0 | 0.50 | 8 |
1987 |
Brabham Williams |
BMW Honda | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 655 | 0 | 0.38 | 6 |
1986 | Brabham | BMW | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 610 | 0 | 0.13 | 2 |
1985 | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 456 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
1984 | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 596 | 0 | 0.50 | 8 |
1983 | Brabham | BMW | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 616 | 1 | 0.87 | 13 |
1982 |
Brabham Brabham |
BMW Ford | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 550 | 2 | 1.40 | 21 |
1981 | Arrows | Ford | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 579 | 0 | 0.67 | 10 |
1980 | Arrows | Ford | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 599 | 0 | 0.50 | 7 |
1979 | Arrows | Ford | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 610 | 0 | 0.14 | 2 |
1978 | Arrows | Ford | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 641 | 0 | 0.79 | 11 |
1977 | Shadow | Ford | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 409 | 0 | 0.11 | 1 |
1st | 6 Times |
2nd | 17 Times |
3rd | 14 Times |
4th | 8 Times |
5th | 15 Times |
6th | 13 Times |
7th | 5 Times |
8th | 7 Times |
9th | 14 Times |
10th | 8 Times |
11th | 4 Times |
12th | 1 Time |
13th | 5 Times |
14th | 3 Times |
15th | 2 Times |
16th | 1 Time |
DNF | 133 Times |
DNS | 1 Time |
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 1992 | 1992 Japanese F1 GP | 6 | Williams | Renault | 2 | 1 | 10 | |
5 | 1991 | 1991 Portuguese F1 GP | 6 | Williams | Renault | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
4 | 1991 | 1991 Mexican F1 GP | 6 | Williams | Renault | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
3 | 1990 | 1990 San Marino F1 GP | 6 | Williams | Renault | 3 | 1 | 9 | |
2 | 1983 | 1983 South African F1 GP | 6 | Brabham | BMW | 3 | 1 | 9 | |
1 | 1982 | 1982 Monaco F1 GP | 2 | Brabham | Ford | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 1992 | 1992 Hungarian F1 GP | 6 | Williams | Renault | 1 | DNF | Engine | 0 |
7 | 1991 | 1991 Portuguese F1 GP | 6 | Williams | Renault | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
6 | 1991 | 1991 French Grand Prix | 6 | Williams | Renault | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
5 | 1991 | 1991 Mexican F1 GP | 6 | Williams | Renault | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
4 | 1991 | 1991 Canadian F1 GP | 6 | Williams | Renault | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
3 | 1989 | 1989 Hungarian F1 GP | 6 | Williams | Renault | 1 | DNF | Radiator | 0 |
2 | 1983 | 1983 Italian F1 GP | 6 | Brabham | BMW | 1 | DNF | Engine | 0 |
1 | 1981 | 1981 USA West F1 GP | 29 | Arrows | Ford | 1 | DNF | Fuel System | 0 |
Year | Team | Team Mate | Best Pos | Points | Wins | Poles | Pos | Quali | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1977 | Shadow | Alan Jones | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
1978 | Arrows | Rolf Stommelen | 2 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
1979 | Arrows | Jochen Mass | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 3 |
1980 | Arrows | Jochen Mass | 2 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 2 |
Manfred Winkelhock | 17 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Mike Thackwell | 15 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
1981 | Arrows | Jacques Villeneuve Sr. | 11 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Siegfried Stohr | 2 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 0 | ||
1982 | Brabham | Nelson Piquet | 1 | 1 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 9 |
1983 | Brabham | Nelson Piquet | 1 | 1 | 13 | 59 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 10 |
1984 | Alfa Romeo | Eddie Cheever | 3 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
1985 | Alfa Romeo | Eddie Cheever | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 5 |
1986 | Brabham | Derek Warwick | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
Elio de Angelis | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||
1987 | Brabham | Andrea de Cesaris | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 3 |
Williams | Nelson Piquet | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
1988 | Williams | Jean-Louis Schlesser | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Martin Brundle | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
Nigel Mansell | 4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 13 | ||
1989 | Williams | Thierry Boutsen | 2 | 1 | 40 | 37 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
1990 | Williams | Thierry Boutsen | 1 | 1 | 23 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
1991 | Williams | Nigel Mansell | 1 | 1 | 53 | 72 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
1992 | Williams | Nigel Mansell | 1 | 1 | 56 | 108 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
1993 | Benetton | Michael Schumacher | 2 | 1 | 20 | 52 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 16 |
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