Arturo Merzario F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Arturo Merzario
F1 career: 1972 - 1979
Driver Profile
| Country |  Italy |
| Place of Birth | Civenna, Como |
| Date of Birth | Mar 11th 1943: 83 years old |
| Season Entries | 8 (1972–1979) |
| Car Number | 24 |
| Best Qualifying | 3rd - 1974 South African F1 GP |
| Best Result | 4th - (3 times) |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 84 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 57 |
| Total Points | 11.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.13 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 11.7 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 5 (6,0%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 9.2 |
| GP DNFs | 43 (51,2%) |
| Total GP Laps | 1.965 |
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1972 British F1 Grand Prix1972 GBR F1 GP 29 years, 126 days29y, 126d1979 USA West F1 Grand Prix1979 USA F1 GP 36 years, 28 days36y, 28d
1972 British F1 Grand Prix1972 GBR F1 GP 29 years, 126 days29y, 126d1979 USA West F1 Grand Prix1979 USA F1 GP 36 years, 28 days36y, 28dPoints finish1972 British F1 Grand Prix1972 GBR F1 GP 29 years, 126 days29y, 126d1974 Italian F1 Grand Prix1974 ITA F1 GP 31 years, 181 days31y, 181d
1972 British F1 Grand Prix1972 GBR F1 GP 29 years, 126 days29y, 126d1974 Italian F1 Grand Prix1974 ITA F1 GP 31 years, 181 days31y, 181dF1 Career Finishing Positions
4th
3
6th
2
7th
2
9th
3
11th
1
12th
1
14th
1
15th
1
16th
1
DNF
42
NC
2
DNQ
24
DNS
1
DNF Did Not FinishNC Not ClassifiedDNQ Did Not QualifyDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Arturo Merzario Championship Results
Arturo Merzario F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 |
Merzario |
 Ford | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1978 |
Merzario |
Ford | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1977 |
March Shadow |
Ford Ford | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 165 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1976 |
March Wolf-Williams |
Ford Ford | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 288 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1975 |
 Fittipaldi Williams |
Ford Ford | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1974 |
Iso Marlboro |
Ford | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 505 | 0 | 0.29 | 4 |
| 1973 |
Ferrari |
Ferrari | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 506 | 0 | 0.67 | 6 |
| 1972 |
Ferrari |
Ferrari | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0.50 | 1 |
Races
Teammates
Arturo Merzario — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Arturo Merzario start racing in Formula 1?
Arturo Merzario started racing in Formula 1 in 1972.
Is Arturo Merzario still racing in Formula 1?
No, Arturo Merzario last competed in Formula 1 in 1979.
What nationality is Arturo Merzario?
Arturo Merzario is Italian.
Which teams has Arturo Merzario driven for in Formula 1?
Arturo Merzario has driven for Ferrari, Iso Marlboro, Fittipaldi, Williams, Wolf-Williams, March, Shadow and Merzario in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Arturo Merzario entered?
Arturo Merzario has competed in 84 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
