Nasr admits F1 return unlikely
Sep.27 - Former Sauber driver Felipe Nasr says he wants to get back to racing next year. The Brazilian contested two seasons with the Swiss team until the end of last year, when..
Felipe Nasr F1 stats & info
| Name | Felipe Nasr |
| Country |  Brazil |
| Height | 1.74 meter / 5 feet 9 inch |
| Place of Birth | Brasilia |
| Date of Birth | Aug 21st 1992 - 32 years old |
| Season Entries | 2 |
| Car Number | 12 |
| First Race | 2015 Australian F1 GP |
| Last Race | 2016 Abu Dhabi F1 GP |
| Best Qualifying | 8th - 2015 Austrian F1 GP |
| Best Result | 5th - 2015 Australian F1 GP |
| F1 Teams History | Sauber (2015-2016) |
Felipe Nasr F1 Stats | |
| Grand Prix Entries | 40 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 40 |
| Total Points | 29.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.73 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 16.2 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 7 (17,5%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 13.3 |
| GP Retirements | 7 (17,5%) |
| GP DNF's | 6 (15,0%) |
| Total GP Laps | 2.224 |
Biography
Felipe Nasr Biography
Felipe Nasr looks at data during winter testing in 2015.
Felipe Nasr's name may take some getting used to, as it sounds so much like his compatriot Felipe Massa, but his debut season hinted that he could around for a while.
Nasr is the latest in a long line of Brazilians to enter F1, and if he is as good as the hype around him suggests then expect him to be here for some time.
Furthermore, it is rare that Williams hire bad drivers, so it is in recognition of Nasr’s talent that they signed him to be their reserve driver in 2014.
He also raced in F1 feeder series GP2 that season, and he won four races on his way to a third placed finish in the championship. Those wins, his first in any form of racing since 2011, were imperative to proving to Sauber he is up to the task in F1.
Nasr moved to single seaters in 2009, and gained immediate success with two poles and win in his opening two races in Formula BMW. Four more wins followed as he won the championship.
In 2011 he moved to British Formula Three, where he piped future F1 driver Kevin Magnussen to the title before he moved to GP2.
Felipe Nasr (BRA) Sauber F1 Team.
Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace.
Nasr showed consistency throughout his GP2 career, and he will need to replicate that in order to impress with Sauber.
As per usual, the car the Swiss team produced was solid. It started promisingly, with points in Australia, China and Monaco, but other teams quickly moved past.
the 2016 season brought more of the same, so the pressure was on Nasr to show he deserved more. But The financial situation of Sauber wasn't in favour of Nasr. The pace of the Sauber C36 was poor and Nasr wasn't able to show his speed. Except for his home grand prix in Brazil. In the extreme wet conditions he scored 2 very valuable points for Sauber.
Official Felipe Nasr Page: http://www.felipenasr.com/index_en.phpSeasons
Felipe Nasr Final Championship Results
| 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| 14th | 17th |
Felipe Nasr F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
 Sauber | Ferrari | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1154 | 0 | 0.10 | 2 |
| 2015 |
Sauber | Ferrari | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1070 | 0 | 1.42 | 27 |
Races
Felipe Nasr F1 GP Race Classifications
| 5th | 1 Time |
| 6th | 1 Time |
| 8th | 1 Time |
| 9th | 3 Times |
| 10th | 1 Time |
| 11th | 3 Times |
| 12th | 4 Times |
| 13th | 4 Times |
| 14th | 2 Times |
| 15th | 5 Times |
| 16th | 3 Times |
| 17th | 2 Times |
| 18th | 1 Time |
| 19th | 1 Time |
| 20th | 2 Times |
| DNF | 6 Times |
Felipe Nasr F1 GP Race Results
Comparison
Felipe Nasr Teammate Comparison
| Year | Team | Team Mate | Best Pos | Points | Wins | Poles | Pos | Quali | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sauber | Marcus Ericsson | 5 | 8 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 7 |
| 2016 | Sauber | Marcus Ericsson | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 12 |
News
Latest Felipe Nasr News
Nasr working on F1 return for 2018
Apr.27 - Felipe Nasr says he is working on a potential return to formula one for 2018. With strong backing from Banco do Brasil, the Brazilian raced for Sauber in 2015 and 2016..
Nasr admits he could lose F1 seat
Dec.28 - Felipe Nasr has admitted it is possible he will be left without a F1 seat for 2017. And if that happens, unless Felipe Massa returns from retirement, the sport will be..
Nasr: Rosberg situation helps me
Dec.12 - Felipe Nasr says Nico Rosberg's shock decision to retire improves his chances of staying in F1 next year. Until Rosberg's shock news, the Brazilian looked set to lose his..
Nasr prepared to wait for Sauber cockpit
Dec.7 - Felipe Nasr has indicated he has the patience to wait for clarity regarding his future in F1. Until mere days ago, the Brazilian looked set to lose his place at Sauber for..
Sauber wants to sign second driver 'soon'
Dec.1 - Monisha Kaltenborn says Sauber would like to complete its 2017 driver lineup "as soon as possible". The Swiss team's chief headed into the last two races of this season..
Nasr loses Banco do Brasil backing
Nov.25 - Felipe Nasr's chances of staying in F1 next year have nose-dived. Amid the economic situation in Brazil, the Sauber driver's sponsor, Banco do Brasil, has announced its..
Nasr future uncertain after Ericsson deal
Nov.21 - Felipe Nasr's future remained uncertain on Monday, as Sauber extended its deal with Marcus Ericsson into 2017. "The second driver ... will be announced in due course,"..
Nasr snr: Small team race seats 'like auction'
Nov.17 - Felipe Nasr's father has played down claims the Brazilian may have hurt rather than helped his chances of keeping the Sauber seat in 2017. By passing Manor for tenth in..
Ecclestone admits supporting Nasr for 2017
Nov.15 - Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he is not sure if F1 will have a Brazilian driver on the grid next year. It is reported that, to safeguard the important Brazilian..
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