Riccardo Patrese F1 Profile & Career Stats

Riccardo Patrese F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver

Riccardo Patrese

F1 career: 1977 - 1993

6
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
8
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
37
Podiums
13
Fastest Laps

Driver Profile

CountryItaly Italy
Height1.76 meter / 5 feet 9 inch1.76 m / 5'9"
Place of BirthPadua
Date of BirthApr 17th 1954: 72 years old
Season Entries17 (1977–1993)
Car Number6
Last F1 carBenetton B193A (1993)
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries257
Grand Prix Starts256
Total Points281.00
Avg. Points per GP1.09
Grand Prix Wins6 (2,3%)
Wins from pole2 (0,8%)
Pole Positions8 (3,1%)
Front Row Starts28 (10,9%)
Avg. GP Grid9.3
GP Podiums37 (14,4%)
GP Fastest Laps13 (5,1%)
GP Points Finish73 (28,4%)
Avg. GP Position6.3
GP DNFs144 (56,0%)
Total GP Laps11.345
Laps Led565

F1 Career Team History

Shadow 1977 Arrows 1978-1981 Brabham 1982-1983, 1986-1987 Alfa Romeo 1984-1985 Williams 1987-1992 Benetton 1993

Key Career Landmarks

Race1977 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1977 MON F1 GP 23 years, 35 days23y, 35d1993 Australian F1 Grand Prix1993 AUS F1 GP 39 years, 204 days39y, 204d
Pole1981 USA West F1 Grand Prix1981 USA F1 GP 26 years, 332 days26y, 332d1992 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix1992 HUN F1 GP 38 years, 121 days38y, 121d
Win1982 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1982 MON F1 GP 28 years, 36 days28y, 36d1992 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1992 JPN F1 GP 38 years, 191 days38y, 191d
Podium1978 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1978 SWE F1 GP 24 years, 61 days24y, 61d1993 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix1993 HUN F1 GP 39 years, 120 days39y, 120d
Fastest lap1982 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1982 MON F1 GP 28 years, 36 days28y, 36d1992 German F1 Grand Prix1992 GER F1 GP 38 years, 100 days38y, 100d
Points finish1977 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1977 JPN F1 GP 23 years, 189 days23y, 189d1993 Italian F1 Grand Prix1993 ITA F1 GP 39 years, 148 days39y, 148d
Win from pole1991 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1991 MEX F1 GP 37 years, 60 days37y, 60d1991 Portuguese F1 Grand Prix1991 POR F1 GP 37 years, 158 days37y, 158d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

1st 6
2nd 17
3rd 14
4th 8
5th 15
6th 12
7th 5
8th 5
9th 13
10th 4
11th 4
12th 1
13th 3
14th 3
15th 2
DNF 144
DNS 1
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start

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Bio

Riccardo Patrese Biography

Ricciardo Patrese during the 1989 Briitsh F1 Grand Prix

Riccardo Patrese was born on April 17th, 1954, in Padua, Italy. He grew up with a passion for motorsports and dreamed of becoming a professional race car driver. At the age of 15, he started competing in go-karting races, where he quickly demonstrated his talent and passion for the sport.

In 1974, Patrese made his debut in the European Formula 2 Championship, finishing in third place in his first race. He continued to impress with his racing skills and was eventually offered a seat in the Formula 1 Championship with the Shadow team in 1977.

Patrese's first few seasons in F1 were marked by inconsistency, but he eventually found his stride and became a formidable competitor in the sport. In 1982, he joined the Brabham team and won his first race at the Monaco Grand Prix, beating out fellow F1 legends Alain Prost and Niki Lauda.

Over the course of his 17-year career, Patrese competed for several top teams, including Williams, Benetton, and Alfa Romeo. He won six races and achieved 37 podium finishes, securing his place as one of the most successful drivers of his era.

But Patrese's career was not without controversy. He was involved in several high-profile incidents, including a collision with Ayrton Senna at the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix that ended Senna's championship hopes. Patrese also faced criticism for his aggressive driving style, which often put his fellow drivers in danger.

Despite these challenges, Patrese remained a beloved figure in the F1 community. He retired from racing in 1993, but his legacy lives on as one of the sport's most talented and charismatic drivers. Today, he remains involved in motorsports as a commentator and mentor to young drivers, inspiring a new generation of F1 champions.

Seasons

Riccardo Patrese Championship Results


5th
1993
2nd
1992
3rd
1991
7th
1990
3rd
1989
11th
1988
13th
1987
17th
1986
25th
1985
13th
1984
9th
1983
10th
1982
11th
1981
9th
1980
20th
1979
12th
1978
20th
1977

 

Riccardo Patrese F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLLeadAvg PtsPoints
1993 Benetton United States Ford1601120823001.2520
1992 Williams France Renault161629188231733.5056
1991 Williams France Renault162248478321253.3153
1990 Williams France Renault16100109154121.4423
1989 Williams France Renault160426188311002.5040
1988 Williams United Kingdom Judd1600000738000.508
1987 Brabham
Williams		 Germany BMW
Japan Honda		1600110655000.386
1986 Brabham Germany BMW1600000610000.132
1985 Alfa Romeo Italy Alfa Romeo1600000456000.000
1984 Alfa Romeo Italy Alfa Romeo1600110596000.508
1983 Brabham Germany BMW15101216161610.8713
1982 Brabham
Brabham		 United States Ford
Germany BMW		15111305502331.4021
1981 United KingdomArrows United States Ford15011215790240.6710
1980 United KingdomArrows United States Ford1401010599000.507
1979 United KingdomArrows United States Ford1400000610000.142
1978 United KingdomArrows United States Ford14010106410370.7911
1977 United KingdomShadow United States Ford900000409000.111
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Riccardo Patrese — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Riccardo Patrese start racing in Formula 1?
Riccardo Patrese started racing in Formula 1 in 1977.
Is Riccardo Patrese still racing in Formula 1?
No, Riccardo Patrese last competed in Formula 1 in 1993.
How many Formula 1 races has Riccardo Patrese won?
Riccardo Patrese has won 6 Formula 1 races.
How many F1 podiums does Riccardo Patrese have?
Riccardo Patrese has finished on the podium 37 times in Formula 1.
When did Riccardo Patrese win their first F1 race?
Riccardo Patrese won their first Formula 1 race at the 1982 Monaco F1 GP.
What nationality is Riccardo Patrese?
Riccardo Patrese is Italian.
Which teams has Riccardo Patrese driven for in Formula 1?
Riccardo Patrese has driven for Shadow, Arrows, Alfa Romeo, Brabham, Williams and Benetton in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Riccardo Patrese entered?
Riccardo Patrese has competed in 257 Formula 1 Grands Prix.