Ukyo Katayama F1 stats & info

Name	Ukyo Katayama
Country	Japan
Place of Birth	Tokyo
Date of Birth	May 29th 1963 - 61 years old
Season Entries	6
Car Number	20
First Race	1992 South African F1 GP
Last Race	1997 European F1 GP
Best Qualifying	5th - (2 times)
Best Result	5th - (2 times)

F1 Teams History	Larrousse (1992) Tyrrell (1993-1996) Minardi (1997)

Ukyo Katayama F1 Stats
Grand Prix Entries	97
Grand Prix Starts	95
Total Points	5.00
Avg. Points per GP	0.05
Grand Prix Wins	0
Pole Positions	0
Avg. GP Grid	16.9
GP Podiums	0
GP Fastest Laps	0
GP Points Finish	3 (3,1%)
Avg. GP Position	10.9
GP Retirements	65 (67,0%)
GP DNF's	61 (62,9%)
Total GP Laps	3.508

Biography

Ukyo Katayama Biography

Tyrrell 021 Andrea de Cesaris at Monaco (1993)

Ukyo Katayama is a name that may not be immediately recognizable to those outside of the Formula 1 world, but for racing enthusiasts, he is an icon. Katayama's journey to becoming one of Japan's most successful Formula 1 drivers is a tale of hard work, determination, and never giving up on one's dreams.

Born on May 29, 1963, in Tokyo, Japan, Katayama had always been interested in motorsports from an early age. However, his journey to the top of the racing world was not an easy one. It wasn't until he was in his early twenties that he decided to pursue his passion seriously. He began competing in local go-kart races and quickly started to make a name for himself in Japan's racing scene.

Katayama's early success caught the eye of the motorsports community, and he was soon offered the chance to race in Formula 3. He quickly made a name for himself in the highly competitive circuit, finishing third in the Japanese Formula 3 Championship in 1987. He was offered a seat on the AGS Formula One team in 1991, where he made his debut at the opening round of the season in Phoenix, Arizona.

Over the course of his F1 career, which spanned from 1992 to 1997, Katayama raced for teams like Larrousse, Tyrrell, and Minardi. He made a name for himself as a consistent driver who could regularly bring his car home in the points, often in challenging conditions. In fact, his career-best finish was in 1994 at the German Grand Prix, where he finished in third place.

Katayama's time in F1 was a true testament to his tenacity and perseverance. He faced many challenges during his career, including the tragic death of his close friend and fellow driver, Ayrton Senna, in 1994. Despite these setbacks, he remained committed to his craft, never giving up on his dreams.

After retiring from F1, Katayama remained involved in motorsports, becoming a successful team owner and manager. He continued to inspire generations of young racers in Japan and around the world, proving that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.

Ukyo Katayama's life and career are a testament to the power of following your dreams and never giving up. His legacy will always be remembered in the world of Formula 1 and beyond, and he will always be a true inspiration to all those who have the courage to chase their dreams.

Seasons

Ukyo Katayama Final Championship Results

1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997
30th	24th	17th	24th	18th	22nd

Ukyo Katayama F1 Seasons Summary

Year	Team	Engine	GP	Laps	Avg Pts	Points
1997	Minardi	Hart	17	636	0.00	0
1996	Tyrrell	Yamaha	16	616	0.00	0
1995	Tyrrell	Yamaha	16	580	0.00	0
1994	Tyrrell	Yamaha	16	563	0.31	5
1993	Tyrrell	Yamaha	16	474	0.00	0
1992	Larrousse	Lamborghini	14	639	0.00	0

Races

Ukyo Katayama F1 GP Race Classifications

5th	2 Times
6th	1 Time
7th	3 Times
8th	2 Times
9th	3 Times
10th	5 Times
11th	5 Times
12th	3 Times
13th	1 Time
14th	3 Times
15th	1 Time
17th	3 Times
18th	1 Time
DNF	61 Times
DSQ	1 Time
DNPQ	1 Time
DNQ	1 Time

Ukyo Katayama F1 GP Race Results

	Year	Race	N^o	Team	Engine	Grid	Pos	Retired	Pts
97	1997	1997 European F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	19	17		0
96	1997	1997 Japanese F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	19	DNF	Engine	0
95	1997	1997 Luxembourg F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	22	DNF	Collision	0
94	1997	1997 Austrian F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	19	11		0
93	1997	1997 Italian F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	21	DNF	Spun Off	0
92	1997	1997 Belgian F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	20	14		0
91	1997	1997 Hungarian F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	20	10		0
90	1997	1997 German F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	22	DNF	Out of fuel	0
89	1997	1997 British F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	19	DNF	Spun off	0
88	1997	1997 French F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	21	11		0
87	1997	1997 Canadian F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	22	DNF	Spun off	0
86	1997	1997 Spanish F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	20	DNF	Gearbox	0
85	1997	1997 Monaco F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	20	10		0
84	1997	1997 San Marino F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	22	11		0
83	1997	1997 Argentine F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	21	DNF	Spun off	0
82	1997	1997 Brazilian F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	18	18		0
81	1997	1997 Australian F1 GP	20	Minardi	Hart	15	DNF	Electrical	0
80	1996	1996 Japanese F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	14	DNF	Engine	0
79	1996	1996 Portuguese F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	14	12		0
78	1996	1996 Italian F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	16	10		0
77	1996	1996 Belgian F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	17	8		0
76	1996	1996 Hungarian F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	14	7		0
75	1996	1996 German F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	16	DNF	Spun off	0
74	1996	1996 British F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	12	DNF	Engine	0
73	1996	1996 French F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	14	DNF	Engine	0
72	1996	1996 Canadian F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	17	DNF	Collision	0
71	1996	1996 Spanish F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	16	DNF	Electrical	0
70	1996	1996 Monaco F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	15	DNF	Spun off	0
69	1996	1996 San Marino F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	16	DNF	Spun Off	0
68	1996	1996 European F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	16	DSQ	Disqualified	0
67	1996	1996 Argentine F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	13	DNF	Transmission	0
66	1996	1996 Brazilian F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	16	9		0
65	1996	1996 Australian F1 GP	18	Tyrrell	Yamaha	15	11		0
64	1995	1995 Australian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	16	DNF	Engine	0
63	1995	1995 Japanese F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	13	DNF	Spun off	0
62	1995	1995 Pacific F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	17	14		0
61	1995	1995 Portuguese F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	16	DNF	Collision	0
60	1995	1995 Italian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	17	10		0
59	1995	1995 Belgian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	15	DNF	Spun off	0
58	1995	1995 Hungarian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	17	DNF	Spun off	0
57	1995	1995 German F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	17	7		0
56	1995	1995 British F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	14	DNF	Out of fuel	0
55	1995	1995 French F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	19	DNF	Collision	0
54	1995	1995 Canadian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	16	DNF	Engine	0
53	1995	1995 Monaco F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	15	DNF	Spun off	0
52	1995	1995 Spanish F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	17	DNF	Engine	0
51	1995	1995 San Marino F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	15	DNF	Spun off	0
50	1995	1995 Argentine F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	15	8		0
49	1995	1995 Brazilian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	11	DNF	Spun off	0
48	1994	1994 Australian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	15	DNF	Spun off	0
47	1994	1994 Japanese F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	14	DNF	Spun off	0
46	1994	1994 European F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	13	7		0
45	1994	1994 Portuguese F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	6	DNF	Gearbox	0
44	1994	1994 Italian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	14	DNF	Spun off	0
43	1994	1994 Belgian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	23	DNF	Engine	0
42	1994	1994 Hungarian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	5	DNF	Collision	0
41	1994	1994 German F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	5	DNF	Throttle	0
40	1994	1994 British F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	8	6		1
39	1994	1994 French F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	14	DNF	Spun off	0
38	1994	1994 Canadian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	9	DNF	Accident	0
37	1994	1994 Spanish F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	10	DNF	Engine	0
36	1994	1994 Monaco F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	11	DNF	Gearbox	0
35	1994	1994 San Marino F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	9	5		2
34	1994	1994 Pacific F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	14	DNF	Engine	0
33	1994	1994 Brazilian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	10	5		2
32	1993	1993 Australian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	18	DNF	Spun off	0
31	1993	1993 Japanese F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	24	DNF	Engine	0
30	1993	1993 Portuguese F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	21	DNF	Spun off	0
29	1993	1993 Italian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	17	14		0
28	1993	1993 Belgian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	23	15		0
27	1993	1993 Hungarian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	23	10		0
26	1993	1993 German F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	21	DNF	Halfshaft	0
25	1993	1993 British F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	22	13		0
24	1993	1993 French F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	24	DNF	Gearbox	0
23	1993	1993 Canadian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	22	17		0
22	1993	1993 Monaco F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	22	DNF	Engine	0
21	1993	1993 Spanish F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	23	DNF	Spun off	0
20	1993	1993 San Marino F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	22	DNF	Engine	0
19	1993	1993 European F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	18	DNF	Clutch	0
18	1993	1993 Brazilian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	22	DNF	Spun off	0
17	1993	1993 South African F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Yamaha	21	DNF	Transmission	0
16	1992	1992 Australian F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	26	DNF	Differential	0
15	1992	1992 Japanese F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	20	11		0
14	1992	1992 Portuguese F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	25	DNF	Spun Off	0
13	1992	1992 Italian F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	23	9	Transmission	0
12	1992	1992 Belgian F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	26	17		0
11	1992	1992 Hungarian F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	20	DNF	Engine	0
10	1992	1992 German F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	16	DNF	Spun Off	0
9	1992	1992 British F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	16	DNF	Transmission	0
8	1992	1992 French F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	18	DNF	Engine	0
7	1992	1992 Canadian F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	11	DNF	Engine	0
6	1992	1992 Monaco F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	0	DNPQ	No Time	0
5	1992	1992 San Marino Grand Prix	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	17	DNF	Spun Off	0
4	1992	1992 Spanish F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	0	DNQ	No Time	0
3	1992	1992 Brazilian F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	25	9		0
2	1992	1992 Mexican F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	24	12		0
1	1992	1992 South African F1 GP	30	Larrousse	Lamborghini	18	12		0

Comparison

Ukyo Katayama Teammate Comparison

Year	Team	Team Mate	Best Pos		Points		Pos		Quali
1992	Larrousse	Bertrand Gachot	9	6	0	1	10	6	4	12
1993	Tyrrell	Andrea de Cesaris	10	10	0	0	8	8	6	10
1994	Tyrrell	Mark Blundell	5	3	5	8	7	9	11	5
1995	Tyrrell	Mika Salo	7	5	0	5	3	13	4	12
1996	Tyrrell	Mika Salo	7	5	0	5	4	12	5	11
1997	Minardi	Jarno Trulli	10	9	0	0	2	5	1	6
		Tarso Marques	10	10	0	0	5	5	8	2

Ukyo Katayama F1 stats & info