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# Frank Dernie F1 Designer Profile & Career Stats

Formula 1 Designer

## ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) Frank Dernie

[28th in all-time ranking](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/)

4

Constructors’ TitlesC-Titles

3

Drivers’ TitlesD-Titles

39

Grand Prix WinsGP Wins

29

Grand Prix PolesGP Poles

Frank Dernie is credited with 17 Formula 1 cars for [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/), [Ligier](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ligier-f1-information-statistics/), [Arrows](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/arrows-information-statistics/) and 2 other teams between 1977 and 1997. Those cars won 39 Grands Prix, 3 drivers' titles and 4 constructors' titles. The most successful was the [Williams FW11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw11/), with 18 wins. Frank Dernie ranks 28th of 293 in the [all-time F1 car designer ranking](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/).

## Designer Profile

| Country | ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/british-f1-drivers-statistics-overview/) |
| --- | --- |
| Date of Birth | Apr 3rd 1950 (age 76) |
| Roles | Chief designer 2 cars<br>Technical director 5 cars<br>Head of aerodynamics 8 cars<br>Designer 2 cars |
| F1 Cars | 17 (1977-1997) |
| F1 Teams | [Williams](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/), [Ligier](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ligier-f1-information-statistics/), [Arrows](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/arrows-information-statistics/), [Team Lotus](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/team-lotus/), [Hesketh](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/hesketh-information-statistics/) |
| Ranking | [28th of 293](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/) all-time car designers |

## Drivers' Titles

- [1980](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1980-f1-championship-standings/) [FW07B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw07b/) [Alan Jones](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/alan-jones/)
- [1982](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1982-f1-championship-standings/) [FW08](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw08/) [Keke Rosberg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/keke-rosberg/)
- [1987](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1987-f1-championship-standings/) [FW11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw11/) [Nelson Piquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nelson-piquet/)

## Wins per Team

[Williams 1979-1989 · 10 cars · 38 wins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/) [Ligier 1992-1996 · 3 cars · 1 win](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ligier-f1-information-statistics/) [Arrows 1997 · 1 car · 0 wins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/arrows-information-statistics/) [Team Lotus 1989-1990 · 2 cars · 0 wins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/team-lotus/) [Hesketh 1977-1978 · 1 car · 0 wins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/hesketh-information-statistics/)

## Constructors' Titles

- [1980](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1980-f1-championship-standings/) [FW07B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw07b/) · [FW07](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw07/)**54** clear of [Ligier](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ligier-f1-information-statistics/)
- [1981](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1981-f1-championship-standings/) [FW07C](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw07c/)**34** clear of [Brabham](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/brabham-f1-information-statistics/)
- [1986](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1986-f1-championship-standings/) [FW11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw11/)**45** clear of [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/)
- [1987](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1987-f1-championship-standings/) [FW11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw11/)**61** clear of [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/)

## Career Timeline

19771997

**Hesketh** 1977-1978**Williams** 1979-1987**Williams** 1989**Team Lotus** 1990**Ligier** 1992**Ligier** 1995-1996**Arrows** 19975 title years

## Key Career Landmarks

FirstLast

Car [Hesketh 308E](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/hesketh-308e/) 1977 [Arrows A18](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/arrows-a18-specs-info/) 1997

Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/es.svg?v=2)1977 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1977 ESP F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1977-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/) 27 years, 35 days27y, 35d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/eu.svg?v=2)1997 European F1 Grand Prix1997 EUR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1997-formula-1-grand-prix-of-europe/) 47 years, 206 days47y, 206d

Pole [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)1979 British F1 Grand Prix1979 GBR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1979-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) 29 years, 102 days29y, 102d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/hu.svg?v=2)1989 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix1989 HUN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1989-formula-1-grand-prix-of-hungary/) 39 years, 132 days39y, 132d

Win [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)1979 British F1 Grand Prix1979 GBR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1979-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) 29 years, 102 days29y, 102d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mc.svg?v=2)1996 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1996 MON F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1996-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/) 46 years, 46 days46y, 46d

Podium [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mc.svg?v=2)1979 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1979 MON F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1979-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/) 29 years, 54 days29y, 54d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/hu.svg?v=2)1997 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix1997 HUN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1997-formula-1-grand-prix-of-hungary/) 47 years, 129 days47y, 129d

Constructors' title [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)1980 Italian F1 Grand Prix1980 ITA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1980-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/) 30 years, 164 days30y, 164d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/es.svg?v=2)1987 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1987 ESP F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/) 37 years, 177 days37y, 177d

Drivers' title [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ca.svg?v=2)1980 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1980 CAN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1980-formula-1-grand-prix-of-canada/) 30 years, 178 days30y, 178d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2)1987 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1987 JPN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1987-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) 37 years, 212 days37y, 212d

## F1 cars designed by Frank Dernie17 cars · 1977-1997 [All F1 cars →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/)

### Arrows1997 · 1 car [Arrows profile →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/arrows-information-statistics/)

[![Arrows A18](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1997hidarr03-284x220.jpg)P81997![Arrows](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)Arrows A18Technical director**1** podium**9** ptsYamaha engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/arrows-a18-specs-info/)

### Ligier1992-1996 · 3 cars · 1 win [Ligier profile →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ligier-f1-information-statistics/)

[JS43P61996![Ligier](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2)Ligier JS43Technical director**1** win**15** ptsMugen-Honda engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ligier-js43-specs-info/) [JS41P51995![Ligier](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2)Ligier JS41Technical director**2** podiums**24** ptsMugen-Honda engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ligier-js41/) [![Ligier JS37](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1992-Frankrijk-Boutsen-01-330x220.jpg)P81992![Ligier](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2)Ligier JS37Chief designer**6** ptsRenault engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ligier-js37/)

### Team Lotus1989-1990 · 2 cars [Team Lotus profile →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/team-lotus/)

[Lotus 102P81990![Team Lotus logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Team-Lotus-logo-660x660.png)Lotus 102Technical director**3** ptsLamborghini engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-102/) [![Lotus 101](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1989-Monaco-Piquet-Lotus-99T-01-1-317x220.jpg)P61989![Team Lotus logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Team-Lotus-logo-660x660.png)Lotus 101Technical director**15** ptsJudd engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-101/)

### Williams1979-1989 · 10 cars · 38 wins [Williams profile →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/williams/)

[![Williams FW12C](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/8-318x220.jpg)P21989![Williams logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Williams-logo-330x184.png)Williams FW12CDesigner**1** win**54** ptsRenault engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw12c/) [![Williams FW11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1-330x217.jpg)P1 · Champion1986-87![Williams logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Williams-logo-330x184.png)Williams FW11Head of aerodynamics**18** wins**278** ptsHonda engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw11/) [![Williams FW10](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1985-San-Marino-Mansell-01-330x105.jpg)P31985![Williams logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Williams-logo-330x184.png)Williams FW10Head of aerodynamics**1** win**34** ptsHonda engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw10/) [FW09BP61984![Williams logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Williams-logo-330x184.png)Williams FW09BDesigner**0** ptsHonda engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw09b/) [FW09P61983-84![Williams logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Williams-logo-330x184.png)Williams FW09Head of aerodynamics**1** win**27.5** ptsHonda engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw09/) [![Williams FW08C](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Williams-FW08C-330x220.jpg)P41983![Williams logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Williams-logo-330x184.png)Williams FW08CHead of aerodynamics**1** win**36** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw08c/) [![Williams FW08](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Williams-FW08-1982-330x220.jpg)P41982![Williams logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Williams-logo-330x184.png)Williams FW08Head of aerodynamics**1** win**44** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw08/) [![Williams FW07C](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Williams-FW07C-driven-by-Carlos-Reutemann-in-Monaco-1981-318x220.jpg)P4 · Champion1981-82![Williams logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Williams-logo-330x184.png)Williams FW07CHead of aerodynamics**4** wins**109** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw07c/) [FW07BP1 · Champion1980![Williams logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Williams-logo-330x184.png)Williams FW07BHead of aerodynamics**5** wins**111** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw07b/) [![Williams FW07](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/1979williams05-330x220.jpg)P1 · Champion1979-80![Williams logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Williams-logo-330x184.png)Williams FW07Head of aerodynamics**6** wins**80** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw07/)

### Hesketh1977-1978 · 1 car [Hesketh profile →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/hesketh-information-statistics/)

[![Hesketh 308E](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Hesketh-308E-1977-330x220.jpg)1977-78![Hesketh](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)Hesketh 308EChief designer**0** ptsFord engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/hesketh-308e/)

Stats current as of: 16 Oct 2026

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3. 28![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)Frank Dernie7 titles · 39 wins · 17 cars
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