Pedro Diniz F1 stats & info

NamePedro Diniz
CountryBrazil Brazil
Height1.74 meter / 5 feet 9 inch
Place of BirthSão Paulo
Date of BirthMay 22nd 1970 - 54 years old
Season Entries6
Car Number16
First Race1995 Brazilian F1 GP
Last Race2000 Malaysian F1 GP
Best Qualifying0th - 2000 Brazilian F1 GP
Best Result5th - (2 times)

F1 Teams HistoryForti (1995)
Ligier (1996)
Arrows (1997-1998)
Sauber (1999-2000)

Pedro Diniz F1 Stats

Grand Prix Entries99
Grand Prix Starts99
Total Points10.00
Avg. Points per GP0.10
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid17.0
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish8 (8,1%)
Avg. GP Position9.4
GP Retirements60 (60,6%)
GP DNF's57 (57,6%)
Total GP Laps3.839



Biography

 

Pedro Diniz Biography


Pedro Diniz is a former Formula One driver who made his mark in the motorsports world in the 1990s. Born on May 22, 1970, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Diniz grew up in a family of racing enthusiasts. His father, Abilio Diniz, was a prominent businessman who also had a passion for motorsports. As a result, Pedro grew up around fast cars and developed a love for racing from a young age.

Diniz began his racing career in the early 1990s, competing in various series in Brazil and Europe. In 1995, he made his debut in Formula One, driving for the Forti Corse team. Although the team was not competitive, Diniz impressed with his speed and determination. He quickly caught the attention of other teams, and in 1996, he joined the Ligier team.

Diniz's time with Ligier was short-lived, as the team struggled to keep up with the competition. However, he was soon picked up by the Arrows team, where he spent three seasons. It was during his time with Arrows that Diniz really made a name for himself, with some impressive performances on track.

One of Diniz's most memorable races came at the 1998 Monaco Grand Prix. He qualified in 10th place but was forced to start from the pit lane after a problem with his car. Despite the setback, Diniz drove an incredible race, battling his way through the field to finish in sixth place.

Diniz's final season in Formula One was in 2000, driving for the Sauber team. Although he didn't have the same level of success as he did with Arrows, he continued to show his skill and determination on track.

After retiring from racing, Diniz remained involved in the motorsports world, working as a commentator and team owner. He also founded his own Brazilian supermarket chain, and today, he is a successful businessman with interests in a range of industries.

Pedro Diniz may not have been a household name in Formula One, but he was a talented driver who always gave his all on track. His never-give-up attitude and passion for racing continue to inspire fans around the world.

Seasons

 

Pedro Diniz Final Championship Results

199519961997199819992000
33rd15th18th14th13th21st

 

Pedro Diniz F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
2000 Switzerland Sauber Petronas170000077700.000
1999 Switzerland Sauber Petronas160000054800.193
1998 United Kingdom Arrows Arrows160000047900.193
1997 United Kingdom Arrows Yamaha170000067100.122
1996 France Ligier Mugen-Honda160000060700.132
1995 Italy Forti Ford170000075700.000

Races

 

Pedro Diniz F1 GP Race Classifications

5th2 Times
6th6 Times
7th4 Times
8th5 Times
9th3 Times
10th6 Times
11th6 Times
12th1 Time
13th3 Times
14th1 Time
16th1 Time
17th1 Time
DNF57 Times
NC2 Times
WD1 Time

 

Pedro Diniz F1 GP Race Results

YearRaceNoTeamEngineGridPosRetiredPts
9920002000 Malaysian F1 GP16SauberPetronas20DNFCollision0
9820002000 Japanese F1 GP16SauberPetronas20110
9720002000 USA F1 GP16SauberPetronas980
9620002000 Italian F1 GP16SauberPetronas1680
9520002000 Belgian F1 GP16SauberPetronas15110
9420002000 Hungarian F1 GP16SauberPetronas13DNFTransmission0
9320002000 German F1 GP16SauberPetronas19DNFCollision0
9220002000 Austrian F1 GP16SauberPetronas1190
9120002000 French F1 GP16SauberPetronas15110
9020002000 Canadian F1 GP16SauberPetronas19100
8920002000 Monaco F1 GP16SauberPetronas19DNFSpun off0
8820002000 European F1 GP16SauberPetronas1570
8720002000 Spanish F1 GP16SauberPetronas15DNFSpun off0
8620002000 British F1 GP16SauberPetronas13110
8520002000 San Marino F1 GP16SauberPetronas1080
8420002000 Brazilian F1 GP16SauberPetronas0WDSafety Concerns0
8320002000 Australian F1 GP16SauberPetronas19DNFTransmission0
8219991999 Japanese F1 GP12SauberPetronas17110
8119991999 Malaysian F1 GP12SauberPetronas17DNFSpun off0
8019991999 European F1 GP12SauberPetronas13DNFCollision0
7919991999 Italian F1 GP12SauberPetronas16DNFSpun off0
7819991999 Belgian F1 GP12SauberPetronas18DNFSpin0
7719991999 Hungarian F1 GP12SauberPetronas12DNFSpin0
7619991999 German F1 GP12SauberPetronas16DNFCollision0
7519991999 Austrian F1 GP12SauberPetronas1661
7419991999 British F1 GP12SauberPetronas1261
7319991999 French F1 GP12SauberPetronas11DNFTransmission0
7219991999 Canadian F1 GP12SauberPetronas1861
7119991999 Spanish F1 GP12SauberPetronas12DNFTransmission0
7019991999 Monaco F1 GP12SauberPetronas15DNFSuspension0
6919991999 San Marino F1 GP12SauberPetronas15DNFSpun off0
6819991999 Brazilian F1 GP12SauberPetronas15DNFCollision0
6719991999 Australian F1 GP12SauberPetronas14DNFTransmission0
6619981998 Japanese F1 GP16ArrowsArrows18DNFSpun off0
6519981998 Luxembourg F1 GP16ArrowsArrows17DNFHydraulics0
6419981998 Italian F1 GP16ArrowsArrows20DNFSpun off0
6319981998 Belgian F1 GP16ArrowsArrows1652
6219981998 Hungarian F1 GP16ArrowsArrows12110
6119981998 German F1 GP16ArrowsArrows18DNFThrottle0
6019981998 Austrian F1 GP16ArrowsArrows13DNFCollision0
5919981998 British F1 GP16ArrowsArrows12DNFSpun off0
5819981998 French F1 GP16ArrowsArrows17140
5719981998 Canadian F1 GP16ArrowsArrows1990
5619981998 Monaco F1 GP16ArrowsArrows1261
5519981998 Spanish F1 GP16ArrowsArrows15DNFEngine0
5419981998 San Marino F1 GP16ArrowsArrows18DNFEngine0
5319981998 Argentine F1 GP16ArrowsArrows18DNFGearbox0
5219981998 Brazilian F1 GP16ArrowsArrows22DNFGearbox0
5119981998 Australian F1 GP16ArrowsArrows20DNFGearbox0
5019971997 European F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha13DNFSpun off0
4919971997 Japanese F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha16120
4819971997 Luxembourg F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha1552
4719971997 Austrian F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha17130
4619971997 Italian F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha17DNFSuspension0
4519971997 Belgian F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha870
4419971997 Hungarian F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha19DNFElectrical0
4319971997 German F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha16DNFAccident0
4219971997 British F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha17DNFEngine0
4119971997 French F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha16DNFSpun off0
4019971997 Canadian F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha1680
3919971997 Spanish F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha21DNFEngine0
3819971997 Monaco F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha16DNFSpun off0
3719971997 San Marino F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha17DNFGearbox0
3619971997 Argentine F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha22DNFEngine0
3519971997 Brazilian F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha16DNFSuspension0
3419971997 Australian F1 GP2ArrowsYamaha22100
3319961996 Japanese F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda16DNFSpun off0
3219961996 Portuguese F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda18DNFCollision0
3119961996 Italian F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda1461
3019961996 Belgian F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda15DNFElectrical0
2919961996 Hungarian F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda15DNFCollision0
2819961996 German F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda11DNFEngine0
2719961996 British F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda17DNFEngine0
2619961996 French F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda11DNFEngine0
2519961996 Canadian F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda18DNFEngine0
2419961996 Spanish F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda1761
2319961996 Monaco F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda17DNFTransmission0
2219961996 San Marino F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda1770
2119961996 European F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda17100
2019961996 Argentine F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda18DNFFire0
1919961996 Brazilian F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda2280
1819961996 Australian F1 GP10LigierMugen-Honda20100
1719951995 Australian F1 GP21FortiFord2170
1619951995 Japanese F1 GP21FortiFord20DNFSpun off0
1519951995 Pacific F1 GP21FortiFord21170
1419951995 European F1 GP21FortiFord22130
1319951995 Portuguese F1 GP21FortiFord22160
1219951995 Italian F1 GP21FortiFord2390
1119951995 Belgian F1 GP21FortiFord24130
1019951995 Hungarian F1 GP21FortiFord23DNFEngine0
919951995 German F1 GP21FortiFord21DNFBrakes0
819951995 British F1 GP21FortiFord20DNFGearbox0
719951995 French F1 GP21FortiFord23DNFSpun off0
619951995 Canadian F1 GP21FortiFord24DNFGearbox0
519951995 Monaco F1 GP21FortiFord22100
419951995 Spanish F1 GP21FortiFord26DNFGearbox0
319951995 San Marino F1 GP21FortiFord26NCNot classified0
219951995 Argentine F1 GP21FortiFord25NCNot classified0
119951995 Brazilian F1 GP21FortiFord25100

Comparison

 

Pedro Diniz Teammate Comparison

YearTeamTeam MateBest PosPointsWinsPolesPosQuali
1995FortiRoberto Moreno71100000011689
1996LigierOlivier Panis612130100511115
1997ArrowsDamon Hill52270000710314
1998ArrowsMika Salo54330000610511
1999SauberJean Alesi66320000610412
2000SauberMika Salo75060000413511

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