Patrick Depailler F1 stats & info

Patrick Depailler wiki info & stats

NamePatrick Depailler
CountryFrance France
Height1.74 meter / 5 feet 9 inch
Place of BirthClermont-Ferrand
Date of BirthAug 9th 1944
Date of DeathAug 1st 1980 - 35 years old
Season Entries8
Car Number22
First Race1972 French F1 GP
Last Race1980 British F1 GP
First Pole1974 Swedish F1 GP
Last Pole1974 Swedish F1 GP
First Win1978 Monaco F1 GP
Last Win1979 Spanish F1 GP

F1 Teams HistoryTyrrell (1972), (1974-1978)
Ligier (1979)
Alfa Romeo (1980)

Patrick Depailler F1 Stats

Grand Prix Entries95
Grand Prix Starts95
Total Points141.00
Avg. Points per GP1.48
Grand Prix Wins2 (2,1%)
Pole Positions1 (1,1%)
Front Row Starts7 (7,4%)
Avg. GP Grid9.3
GP Podiums19 (20,0%)
GP Fastest Laps4 (4,2%)
GP Points Finish36 (37,9%)
Avg. GP Position5.5
GP Retirements43 (45,3%)
GP DNF's39 (41,1%)
Total GP Laps4.635



Biography

 

Patrick Depailler Biography


Tyrrell P34 driven by Patrick Depailler(FRA) Tyrrell , 4th place US GP West, Long Beach, 3 April 1977

Tyrrell P34 driven by Patrick Depailler(FRA) Tyrrell , 4th place US GP West, Long Beach, 3 April 1977

Patrick Depailler was a French Formula One driver who competed in the sport from 1972 until his untimely death in 1980. Known for his flamboyant style and fearless driving, Depailler was a true icon of the sport during his time on the track.

Born in Clermont-Ferrand, France in 1944, Depailler began his racing career in 1968, competing in Formula 3 events. He quickly gained a reputation for his speed and skill on the track, and was soon signed to drive for the prestigious Matra team.

Depailler's big break came in 1972, when he made his debut in Formula One, driving for the Tyrrell team. Although he struggled at first, he soon began to make his mark on the sport, winning his first Grand Prix at Monaco in 1978.

Over the course of his career, Depailler drove for a number of teams, including Ligier, Alfa Romeo, and Renault. He was known for his speed and aggression on the track, and was a favorite of fans and fellow drivers alike.

Despite his success, however, Depailler's career was cut tragically short when he was killed in a testing accident at Hockenheim in 1980. His death was a shock to the world of motorsport, and he is still remembered today as one of the sport's greatest drivers.

Throughout his career, Patrick Depailler left an indelible mark on the world of Formula One. His skill, his courage, and his dedication to the sport continue to inspire fans and drivers alike, and his legacy lives on to this day.

Seasons

 

Patrick Depailler Final Championship Results

19721974197519761977197819791980
39th9th9th4th8th5th6th34th

 

Patrick Depailler F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1980 Switzerland Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo80000031200.000
1979 France Ligier Ford71102037313.1422
1978 United Kingdom Tyrrell Ford161225072302.1334
1977 United Kingdom Tyrrell Ford170123078801.1820
1976 United Kingdom Tyrrell Ford160527081212.4439
1975 United Kingdom Tyrrell Ford140011066110.8612
1974 United Kingdom Tyrrell Ford150101187510.9314
1972 United Kingdom Tyrrell Ford2000009100.000

Races

 

Patrick Depailler F1 GP Race Classifications

1st2 Times
2nd10 Times
3rd7 Times
4th6 Times
5th6 Times
6th5 Times
7th3 Times
8th4 Times
9th5 Times
11th3 Times
12th1 Time
13th1 Time
14th1 Time
DNF39 Times
NC2 Times

 

Patrick Depailler F1 GP Race Results

YearRaceNoTeamEngineGridPosRetiredPts
9519801980 British F1 GP22Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo8DNFEngine0
9419801980 French F1 GP22Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo10DNFHandling0
9319801980 Monaco F1 GP22Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo7DNFEngine0
9219801980 Belgian F1 GP22Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo10DNFExhaust0
9119801980 USA West F1 GP22Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo3DNFSuspension0
9019801980 South African F1 GP22Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo7NCNot Classified0
8919801980 Brazilian F1 GP22Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo21DNFElectrical0
8819801980 Argentine F1 GP22Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo23DNFEngine0
8719791979 Monaco F1 GP25LigierFord35Engine2
8619791979 Belgian F1 GP25LigierFord2DNFAccident0
8519791979 Spanish F1 GP25LigierFord219
8419791979 USA West F1 GP25LigierFord452
8319791979 South African F1 GP25LigierFord5DNFAccident0
8219791979 Brazilian Grand F1 GP25LigierFord226
8119791979 Argentine F1 GP25LigierFord243
8019781978 Canadian F1 GP4TyrrellFord1352
7919781978 USA F1 GP4TyrrellFord12DNFWheel0
7819781978 Italian F1 GP4TyrrellFord16110
7719781978 Dutch F1 GP4TyrrellFord12DNFEngine0
7619781978 Austrian F1 GP4TyrrellFord1426
7519781978 German F1 GP4TyrrellFord13DNFAccident0
7419781978 British F1 GP4TyrrellFord1043
7319781978 French F1 GP4TyrrellFord13DNFEngine0
7219781978 Swedish F1 GP4TyrrellFord12DNFSuspension0
7119781978 Spanish F1 GP4TyrrellFord12DNFEngine0
7019781978 Belgian F1 GP4TyrrellFord13DNFGearbox0
6919781978 Monaco F1 GP4TyrrellFord519
6819781978 USA West F1 GP4TyrrellFord1234
6719781978 South African F1 GP4TyrrellFord1126
6619781978 Brazilian F1 GP4TyrrellFord11DNFAccident0
6519781978 Argentine F1 GP4TyrrellFord1034
6419771977 Japanese F1 GP4TyrrellFord1534
6319771977 Canadian F1 GP4TyrrellFord626
6219771977 USA F1 GP4TyrrellFord8140
6119771977 Italian F1 GP4TyrrellFord13DNFEngine0
6019771977 Dutch F1 GP4TyrrellFord11DNFEngine0
5919771977 Austrian F1 GP4TyrrellFord10130
5819771977 German F1 GP4TyrrellFord15DNFEngine0
5719771977 British F1 GP4TyrrellFord18DNFBrakes0
5619771977 French F1 GP4TyrrellFord12DNFAccident0
5519771977 Swedish F1 GP4TyrrellFord643
5419771977 Belgian F1 GP4TyrrellFord580
5319771977 Monaco F1 GP4TyrrellFord8DNFGearbox0
5219771977 Spanish F1 GP4TyrrellFord10DNFEngine0
5119771977 USA West F1 GP4TyrrellFord1243
5019771977 South African F1 GP4TyrrellFord434
4919771977 Brazilian F1 GP4TyrrellFord6DNFAccident0
4819771977 Argentine F1 GP4TyrrellFord3DNFOverheating0
4719761976 Japanese F1 GP4TyrrellFord1326
4619761976 USA F1 GP4TyrrellFord7DNFFuel Pipe0
4519761976 Canadian F1 GP4TyrrellFord426
4419761976 Italian F1 GP4TyrrellFord461
4319761976 Dutch F1 GP4TyrrellFord1470
4219761976 Austrian F1 GP4TyrrellFord13DNFSuspension0
4119761976 German F1 GP4TyrrellFord3DNFAccident0
4019761976 British F1 GP4TyrrellFord5DNFEngine0
3919761976 French F1 GP4TyrrellFord326
3819761976 Swedish F1 GP4TyrrellFord426
3719761976 Monaco F1 GP4TyrrellFord434
3619761976 Belgian F1 GP4TyrrellFord4DNFEngine0
3519761976 Spanish F1 GP4TyrrellFord3DNFAccident0
3419761976 USA West F1 GP4TyrrellFord234
3319761976 South African F1 GP4TyrrellFord690
3219761976 Brazilian F1 GP4TyrrellFord926
3119751975 USA F1 GP4TyrrellFord8DNFAccident0
3019751975 Italian F1 GP4TyrrellFord1270
2919751975 Austrian F1 GP4TyrrellFord7110
2819751975 German F1 GP4TyrrellFord490
2719751975 British F1 GP4TyrrellFord179Accident0
2619751975 French F1 GP4TyrrellFord1361
2519751975 Dutch F1 GP4TyrrellFord1390
2419751975 Swedish F1 GP4TyrrellFord2120
2319751975 Belgian F1 GP4TyrrellFord1243
2219751975 Monaco F1 GP4TyrrellFord1252
2119751975 Spanish F1 GP4TyrrellFord7DNFAccident0
2019751975 South African F1 GP4TyrrellFord534
1919751975 Brazilian F1 GP4TyrrellFord9DNFSuspension0
1819751975 Argentine F1 GP4TyrrellFord852
1719741974 USA F1 GP4TyrrellFord1361
1619741974 Canadian F1 GP4TyrrellFord752
1519741974 Italian F1 GP4TyrrellFord10110
1419741974 Austrian F1 GP4TyrrellFord14DNFCollision0
1319741974 German F1 GP4TyrrellFord5DNFAccident0
1219741974 British F1 GP4TyrrellFord10DNFEngine0
1119741974 French F1 GP4TyrrellFord980
1019741974 Dutch F1 GP4TyrrellFord861
919741974 Swedish F1 GP4TyrrellFord126
819741974 Monaco F1 GP4TyrrellFord490
719741974 Belgian F1 GP4TyrrellFord28DNFBrakes0
619741974 Spanish F1 GP4TyrrellFord1680
519741974 South African F1 GP4TyrrellFord1543
419741974 Brazilian F1 GP4TyrrellFord1680
319741974 Argentine F1 GP4TyrrellFord1561
219721972 USA F1 GP3TyrrellFord1170
119721972 French F1 GP8TyrrellFord16NCNot Classified0

Wins

 

Patrick Depaillier F1 Wins

YearRaceNoTeamEngineGridPosRetiredPts
219791979 Spanish F1 GP25LigierFord219
119781978 Monaco F1 GP4TyrrellFord519

Poles

 

Patrick Depailler F1 Pole Positions

YearRaceNoTeamEngineGridPosRetiredPts
119741974 Swedish F1 GP4TyrrellFord126

Comparison

 

Patrick Depailler Teammate Comparison

YearTeamTeam MateBest PosPointsWinsPolesPosQuali
1972TyrrellFrançois Cevert720900000202
Jackie Stewart7101802010202
1974TyrrellEddie Keizan4143000001010
Jody Scheckter211445021069312
1975TyrrellIan Scheckter3204000001010
Jean-Pierre Jabouille6121000001010
Jody Scheckter31122001007759
Michel Leclère21200000000110
1976TyrrellAlessandro Pesenti-Rossi6111000002240
Ian Scheckter9250000001010
Jody Scheckter2139490101610106
Kazuyoshi Hoshino2196000001010
Otto Stuppacher2277000003030
1977TyrrellKunimitsu Takahashi394000001010
Ronnie Peterson23207000011698
1978TyrrellDidier Pironi153471000106142
1979LigierJacques Laffite11222412043434
1980Alfa RomeoBruno Giacomelli850200003544

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