Jacques Laffite F1 stats & info
Name | Jacques Laffite |
Country | France |
Place of Birth | Paris |
Date of Birth | Nov 21st 1943 - 81 years old |
Season Entries | 13 |
Car Number | 26 |
First Race | 1974 German F1 GP |
Last Race | 1986 British F1 GP |
First Pole | 1976 Italian F1 GP |
Last Pole | 1981 Spanish F1 GP |
First Win | 1977 Swedish F1 GP |
Last Win | 1981 Canadian F1 GP |
First Win from Pole | 1979 Argentine F1 GP |
Last Win from Pole | 1979 Brazilian Grand F1 GP |
First Hat-trick | 1979 Argentine F1 GP |
Last Hat-trick | 1979 Brazilian Grand F1 GP |
F1 Teams History | Iso Marlboro (1974) Williams (1975), (1983-1984) Ligier (1976-1982, 1985-1986) |
Jacques Laffite F1 Stats | |
Grand Prix Entries | 180 |
Grand Prix Starts | 176 |
Total Points | 228.00 |
Avg. Points per GP | 1.27 |
Grand Prix Wins | 6 (3,3%) |
Wins from pole | 2 (1,1%) |
Pole Positions | 7 (3,9%) |
Front Row Starts | 11 (6,1%) |
Avg. GP Grid | 11.3 |
GP Podiums | 32 (17,8%) |
GP Fastest Laps | 6 (3,3%) |
GP Points Finish | 59 (32,8%) |
Avg. GP Position | 5.9 |
Hat-tricks | 2 (1,1%) |
GP Retirements | 94 (52,2%) |
GP DNF's | 78 (43,3%) |
Total GP Laps | 7.996 |
Biography
Jacques Laffite Biography
Jacques Laffite is a former French racing driver who made his name in Formula One during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Born on November 21, 1943, in Paris, Laffite started his motorsport career in the early 1970s, competing in various junior categories.
Laffite's F1 debut came in 1974 when he was signed by the Frank Williams team to race in the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite retiring in that race, Laffite's talent was evident, and he went on to secure his first podium finish the following season in the Swedish Grand Prix.
Laffite's breakthrough season came in 1977 when he won the first race of his career, the Swedish Grand Prix. He followed that up with another victory in Austria and ended the season in fourth place overall. Laffite's success continued the following year, and he secured two more victories in the 1979 season.
However, it was the 1981 season that cemented Laffite's place in F1 history. He won the Monaco Grand Prix, and his consistent performances throughout the year saw him finish as the runner-up in the championship, only four points behind the eventual champion Nelson Piquet.
Laffite's career was cut short in 1986 when he suffered a career-ending accident at the British Grand Prix. Despite that, he left a lasting legacy in the sport, and his skill and sportsmanship were respected by all his rivals.
Off the track, Laffite has remained involved in motorsport, serving as a commentator for French television and running his own racing team. He was also inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2003.
Overall, Jacques Laffite was a talented and charismatic driver who made a lasting impact on Formula One. His achievements on the track and his contributions to the sport as a whole make him a true legend of F1 racing.
Seasons
Jacques Laffite Final Championship Results
1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 |
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37th | 12th | 7th | 10th | 8th | 4th | 4th | 4th | 18th | 11th |
1984 | 1985 | 1986 | |||||||
14th | 9th | 8th |
Jacques Laffite F1 Seasons Summary
Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
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1986 | Ligier | Renault | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 445 | 0 | 1.56 | 14 |
1985 | Ligier | Renault | 15 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 711 | 1 | 1.07 | 16 |
1984 | Williams | Honda | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0.31 | 5 |
1983 |
Williams Williams |
Ford Honda | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 607 | 0 | 0.85 | 11 |
1982 | Ligier | Matra | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 486 | 0 | 0.33 | 5 |
1981 | Ligier | Matra | 15 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 728 | 1 | 2.93 | 44 |
1980 | Ligier | Ford | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 741 | 1 | 2.43 | 34 |
1979 | Ligier | Ford | 15 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 637 | 2 | 2.40 | 36 |
1978 | Ligier | Matra | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 944 | 0 | 1.19 | 19 |
1977 | Ligier | Matra | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 871 | 1 | 1.06 | 18 |
1976 | Ligier | Matra | 16 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 824 | 0 | 1.25 | 20 |
1975 | Williams | Ford | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 306 | 0 | 0.60 | 6 |
1974 | Iso Marlboro | Ford | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Races
Jacques Laffite F1 GP Race Classifications
1st | 6 Times |
2nd | 10 Times |
3rd | 16 Times |
4th | 7 Times |
5th | 9 Times |
6th | 11 Times |
7th | 8 Times |
8th | 8 Times |
9th | 4 Times |
10th | 1 Time |
11th | 5 Times |
12th | 4 Times |
14th | 3 Times |
15th | 1 Time |
16th | 1 Time |
DNF | 78 Times |
DSQ | 1 Time |
NC | 3 Times |
DNQ | 3 Times |
DNS | 1 Time |
Jacques Laffite F1 GP Race Results
Wins
Jacques Laffite F1 Wins
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
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6 | 1981 | 1981 Canadian F1 GP | 26 | Ligier | Matra | 10 | 1 | 9 | |
5 | 1981 | 1981 Austrian F1 GP | 26 | Ligier | Matra | 4 | 1 | 9 | |
4 | 1980 | 1980 German F1 GP | 26 | Ligier | Ford | 5 | 1 | 9 | |
3 | 1979 | 1979 Brazilian Grand F1 GP | 26 | Ligier | Ford | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
2 | 1979 | 1979 Argentine F1 GP | 26 | Ligier | Ford | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
1 | 1977 | 1977 Swedish F1 GP | 26 | Ligier | Matra | 8 | 1 | 9 |
Podiums
Jacques Laffite F1 Podium Finishes
Poles
Jacques Laffite F1 Pole Positions
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
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7 | 1981 | 1981 Spanish F1 GP | 26 | Ligier | Matra | 1 | 2 | 6 | |
6 | 1980 | 1980 French F1 GP | 26 | Ligier | Ford | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
5 | 1979 | 1979 Belgian F1 GP | 26 | Ligier | Ford | 1 | 2 | 6 | |
4 | 1979 | 1979 Spanish F1 GP | 26 | Ligier | Ford | 1 | DNF | Engine | 0 |
3 | 1979 | 1979 Brazilian Grand F1 GP | 26 | Ligier | Ford | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
2 | 1979 | 1979 Argentine F1 GP | 26 | Ligier | Ford | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
1 | 1976 | 1976 Italian F1 GP | 26 | Ligier | Matra | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Comparison
Jacques Laffite Teammate Comparison
Year | Team | Team Mate | Best Pos | Points | Wins | Poles | Pos | Quali | ||||||
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1974 | Iso Marlboro | Arturo Merzario | 15 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
1975 | Williams | Arturo Merzario | 11 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
François Migault | 11 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Ian Ashley | 2 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Ian Scheckter | 17 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
Jo Vonlanthen | 20 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Lella Lombardi | 23 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Renzo Zorzi | 18 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
1977 | Ligier | Jean-Pierre Jarier | 5 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
1979 | Ligier | Jacky Ickx | 3 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Patrick Depailler | 1 | 1 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | ||
1980 | Ligier | Didier Pironi | 1 | 1 | 34 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
1981 | Ligier | Jean-Pierre Jabouille | 2 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Jean-Pierre Jarier | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
Patrick Tambay | 1 | 13 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1 | ||
1982 | Ligier | Eddie Cheever | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
1983 | Williams | Jonathan Palmer | 29 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Keke Rosberg | 4 | 1 | 11 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 14 | ||
1984 | Williams | Keke Rosberg | 4 | 1 | 5 | 20.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 14 |
1985 | Ligier | Andrea de Cesaris | 3 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
Philippe Streiff | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | ||
1986 | Ligier | René Arnoux | 2 | 4 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
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