Heinz-Harald Frentzen F1 stats & info
Name | Heinz-Harald Frentzen |
Country | Germany |
Height | 1.70 meter / 5 feet 7 inch |
Place of Birth | Mönchengladbach |
Date of Birth | May 18th 1967 - 57 years old |
Season Entries | 10 |
Car Number | 10 |
First Race | 1994 Brazilian F1 GP |
Last Race | 2003 Japanese F1 GP |
First Pole | 1997 Monaco F1 GP |
Last Pole | 1999 European F1 GP |
First Win | 1997 San Marino F1 GP |
Last Win | 1999 Italian F1 GP |
F1 Teams History | Sauber (1994-1996, 2002-2003) Williams (1997-1998) Jordan (1999-2001) Prost (2001) Arrows (2002) |
Heinz-Harald Frentzen F1 Stats | |
Grand Prix Entries | 159 |
Grand Prix Starts | 157 |
Total Points | 174.00 |
Avg. Points per GP | 1.09 |
Grand Prix Wins | 3 (1,9%) |
Pole Positions | 2 (1,3%) |
Front Row Starts | 12 (7,5%) |
Avg. GP Grid | 8.8 |
GP Podiums | 18 (11,3%) |
GP Fastest Laps | 6 (3,8%) |
GP Points Finish | 56 (35,2%) |
Avg. GP Position | 6.5 |
GP Retirements | 71 (44,7%) |
GP DNF's | 59 (37,1%) |
Total GP Laps | 7.341 |
Biography
Heinz-Harald Frentzen Biography
Heinz-Harald Frentzen is a German racing driver who had an impressive career in Formula One. Born on May 18, 1967, in Mönchengladbach, West Germany, Frentzen developed a passion for racing at a young age. He began karting at the age of twelve and showed immense talent from the start.
Frentzen's big break came in 1988 when he won the German Formula Ford 2000 championship. He then moved on to the German Formula 3 championship and dominated the series, winning the title in 1990. His success caught the eye of the Sauber Formula One team, and he made his F1 debut with them in 1994.
Frentzen's time with Sauber was a mixed bag. He showed his potential with some strong performances but also suffered from reliability issues. However, he was able to secure a drive with Williams in 1997, which proved to be the turning point in his career.
In his first year with Williams, Frentzen won three races and finished third in the drivers' championship. He continued his good form in 1998, winning two races and finishing second in the championship, just behind Mika Hakkinen. Frentzen's success with Williams also earned him a reputation as one of the best drivers on the grid.
After leaving Williams, Frentzen drove for Jordan, Prost, and Arrows, but he was never able to replicate the success he had with Williams. He retired from F1 in 2003 with three Grand Prix victories, thirteen podium finishes, and two pole positions.
Aside from his F1 career, Frentzen also had success in other forms of motorsport. He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1999 and the American Le Mans Series in 2002. He also competed in the DTM and the World Rally Championship.
Frentzen's legacy in Formula One is that of a talented driver who was never able to fully reach his potential. However, his impressive performances with Williams and his success in other motorsports prove that he was one of the best drivers of his generation. He remains a popular figure among F1 fans and is often mentioned as one of the greatest drivers never to win a championship.
Seasons
Heinz-Harald Frentzen Final Championship Results
1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 |
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13th | 9th | 12th | 2nd | 8th | 3rd | 9th | 13th | 16th | 11th |
Heinz-Harald Frentzen F1 Seasons Summary
Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
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2003 | Sauber | Petronas | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 639 | 0 | 0.87 | 13 |
2002 |
Arrows Sauber |
Cosworth Petronas | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 568 | 0 | 0.17 | 2 |
2001 |
Jordan Prost |
Honda Acer | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 719 | 0 | 0.40 | 6 |
2000 | Jordan | Mugen-Honda | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 681 | 0 | 0.65 | 11 |
1999 | Jordan | Mugen-Honda | 16 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 915 | 0 | 3.38 | 54 |
1998 | Williams | Mecachrome | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 784 | 0 | 1.06 | 17 |
1997 | Williams | Renault | 17 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 810 | 6 | 2.47 | 42 |
1996 | Sauber | Ford | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 711 | 0 | 0.44 | 7 |
1995 | Sauber | Ford | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 904 | 0 | 0.88 | 15 |
1994 | Sauber | Mercedes | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 610 | 0 | 0.44 | 7 |
Races
Heinz-Harald Frentzen F1 GP Race Classifications
1st | 3 Times |
2nd | 3 Times |
3rd | 12 Times |
4th | 12 Times |
5th | 10 Times |
6th | 16 Times |
7th | 8 Times |
8th | 9 Times |
9th | 6 Times |
10th | 3 Times |
11th | 5 Times |
12th | 3 Times |
13th | 4 Times |
15th | 1 Time |
17th | 1 Time |
DNF | 59 Times |
DSQ | 1 Time |
WD | 1 Time |
DNQ | 1 Time |
DNS | 1 Time |
Heinz-Harald Frentzen F1 GP Race Results
Wins
Heinz-Harald Frentzen F1 Wins
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
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3 | 1999 | 1999 Italian F1 GP | 8 | Jordan | Mugen-Honda | 2 | 1 | 10 | |
2 | 1999 | 1999 French F1 GP | 8 | Jordan | Mugen-Honda | 5 | 1 | 10 | |
1 | 1997 | 1997 San Marino F1 GP | 4 | Williams | Renault | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Podiums
Heinz-Harald Frentzen F1 Podium Finishes
Poles
Heinz-Harald Frentzen F1 Pole Positions
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
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2 | 1999 | 1999 European F1 GP | 8 | Jordan | Mugen-Honda | 1 | DNF | Electrical | 0 |
1 | 1997 | 1997 Monaco F1 GP | 4 | Williams | Renault | 1 | DNF | Spun off | 0 |
Comparison
Heinz-Harald Frentzen Teammate Comparison
Year | Team | Team Mate | Best Pos | Points | Wins | Poles | Pos | Quali | ||||||
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1994 | Sauber | Andrea de Cesaris | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
Jyrki Järvilehto | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
Karl Wendlinger | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
1995 | Sauber | Jean-Christophe Boullion | 3 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
Karl Wendlinger | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | ||
1996 | Sauber | Johnny Herbert | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 3 |
1997 | Williams | Jacques Villeneuve | 1 | 1 | 42 | 81 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
1998 | Williams | Jacques Villeneuve | 3 | 3 | 17 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 10 |
1999 | Jordan | Damon Hill | 1 | 4 | 54 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
2000 | Jordan | Jarno Trulli | 3 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
2001 | Jordan | Jarno Trulli | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
Prost | Luciano Burti | 9 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Tomáš Enge | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
2002 | Arrows | Enrique Bernoldi | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
Sauber | Nick Heidfeld | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
2003 | Sauber | Nick Heidfeld | 3 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 9 |
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