Martin Brundle 2024 Beyond the Grid Interview
In 1984, Martin Brundle and Ayrton Senna both made their debuts in Formula 1, following a fierce rivalry for the 1983 British Formula 3 title. Despite their close competition in..
Name | Martin Brundle |
Country | United Kingdom |
Height | 1.75 meter / 5 feet 9 inch |
Place of Birth | King\'s Lynn |
Date of Birth | Jun 1st 1959 - 65 years old |
Season Entries | 12 |
Car Number | 12 |
First Race | 1984 Brazilian F1 GP |
Last Race | 1996 Japanese F1 GP |
Best Qualifying | 3rd - 1993 French F1 GP |
Best Result | 2nd - (2 times) |
F1 Teams History | Tyrrell (1984-1986) Zakspeed (1987) Williams (1988) Brabham (1989), (1991) Benetton (1992) Ligier (1993), (1995) McLaren (1994) Jordan (1996) |
Martin Brundle F1 Stats | |
Grand Prix Entries | 165 |
Grand Prix Starts | 158 |
Total Points | 98.00 |
Avg. Points per GP | 0.59 |
Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
Pole Positions | 0 |
Avg. GP Grid | 13.1 |
GP Podiums | 9 (5,5%) |
GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
GP Points Finish | 39 (23,6%) |
Avg. GP Position | 7.2 |
GP Retirements | 89 (53,9%) |
GP DNF's | 66 (40,0%) |
Total GP Laps | 7.522 |
Martin Brundle is a name that needs no introduction for motorsport enthusiasts. A former Formula One driver and a veteran commentator, Brundle's career in motorsports spans more than three decades. Born on June 1, 1959, in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, Brundle's journey to the top of the sport was anything but straightforward.
Brundle started his career in karting, winning the British Karting Championship in 1975. He made his way up the ranks and quickly climbed the ladder, racing in Formula Ford, Formula Three, and eventually, Formula One. He made his debut in 1984 with the Tyrrell team and later went on to race for Zakspeed, Williams, Brabham, Benetton, Ligier, and McLaren.
During his career, Brundle scored nine podium finishes and achieved a best championship finish of sixth in 1992. However, his career was marred by bad luck, and he was involved in several high-profile crashes, including one at the Australian Grand Prix in 1996 that ended his F1 career.
After retiring from racing, Brundle quickly became a prominent commentator, working for ITV, BBC, and Sky Sports. His insightful and enthusiastic analysis and his iconic grid walk before each race have made him a fan favorite.
Brundle's contribution to the sport goes beyond his racing and commentary career. He is also an advocate for road safety and was instrumental in creating the FIA's Road Safety Action Plan.
Martin Brundle's career has been nothing short of remarkable. He has dedicated his life to the sport and has made a lasting impact on it. His passion, dedication, and enthusiasm have inspired generations of fans and drivers alike, making him one of the most respected and beloved figures in motorsport.
1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 |
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29th | 33rd | 11th | 18th | 28th | 19th | 15th | 6th | 7th | 7th | 13th | 11th |
Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1996 | Jordan | Peugeot | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 705 | 0 | 0.50 | 8 |
1995 | Ligier | Mugen-Honda | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 539 | 0 | 0.64 | 7 |
1994 | McLaren | Peugeot | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 672 | 0 | 1.00 | 16 |
1993 | Ligier | Renault | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 774 | 0 | 0.81 | 13 |
1992 | Benetton | Ford | 16 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 816 | 0 | 2.38 | 38 |
1991 | Brabham | Yamaha | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 668 | 0 | 0.14 | 2 |
1989 | Brabham | Judd | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 681 | 0 | 0.29 | 4 |
1988 | Williams | Judd | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
1987 | Zakspeed | Zakspeed | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 583 | 0 | 0.13 | 2 |
1986 | Tyrrell | Renault | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 815 | 0 | 0.50 | 8 |
1985 |
Tyrrell Tyrrell |
Renault Ford | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 783 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
1984 | Tyrrell | Ford | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 444 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
2nd | 2 Times |
3rd | 7 Times |
4th | 8 Times |
5th | 12 Times |
6th | 10 Times |
7th | 7 Times |
8th | 9 Times |
9th | 7 Times |
10th | 7 Times |
11th | 6 Times |
12th | 5 Times |
13th | 2 Times |
14th | 1 Time |
DNF | 66 Times |
DSQ | 7 Times |
NC | 2 Times |
DNPQ | 2 Times |
DNQ | 5 Times |
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | 1995 | 1995 Belgian F1 GP | 25 | Ligier | Mugen-Honda | 13 | 3 | 4 | |
8 | 1994 | 1994 Australian F1 GP | 8 | McLaren | Peugeot | 9 | 3 | 4 | |
7 | 1994 | 1994 Monaco F1 GP | 8 | McLaren | Peugeot | 8 | 2 | 6 | |
6 | 1993 | 1993 San Marino F1 GP | 25 | Ligier | Renault | 10 | 3 | 4 | |
5 | 1992 | 1992 Australian F1 GP | 20 | Benetton | Ford | 8 | 3 | 4 | |
4 | 1992 | 1992 Japanese F1 GP | 20 | Benetton | Ford | 13 | 3 | 4 | |
3 | 1992 | 1992 Italian F1 GP | 20 | Benetton | Ford | 9 | 2 | 6 | |
2 | 1992 | 1992 British F1 GP | 20 | Benetton | Ford | 6 | 3 | 4 | |
1 | 1992 | 1992 French F1 GP | 20 | Benetton | Ford | 7 | 3 | 4 |
Year | Team | Team Mate | Best Pos | Points | Wins | Poles | Pos | Quali | ||||||
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1984 | Tyrrell | Stefan Bellof | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
1985 | Tyrrell | Ivan Capelli | 13 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Philippe Streiff | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Stefan Bellof | 7 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | ||
Stefan Johansson | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
1986 | Tyrrell | Philippe Streiff | 4 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 2 |
1987 | Zakspeed | Christian Danner | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 3 |
1988 | Williams | Riccardo Patrese | 7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
1989 | Brabham | Stefano Modena | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 9 |
1991 | Brabham | Mark Blundell | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
1992 | Benetton | Michael Schumacher | 2 | 1 | 38 | 53 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 16 |
1993 | Ligier | Mark Blundell | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
1994 | McLaren | Mika Häkkinen | 2 | 2 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 15 |
Philippe Alliot | 4 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
1995 | Ligier | Olivier Panis | 3 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
1996 | Jordan | Rubens Barrichello | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 11 |
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