Jacques Laffite F1 Profile & Career Stats

Jacques Laffite Biography

Jacques Laffite during the 1977 German F1 GP

Jacques Laffite is a former French racing driver who made his name in Formula One during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Born on November 21, 1943, in Paris, Laffite started his motorsport career in the early 1970s, competing in various junior categories.

Laffite's F1 debut came in 1974 when he was signed by the Frank Williams team to race in the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite retiring in that race, Laffite's talent was evident, and he went on to secure his first podium finish the following season in the Swedish Grand Prix.

Laffite's breakthrough season came in 1977 when he won the first race of his career, the Swedish Grand Prix. He followed that up with another victory in Austria and ended the season in fourth place overall. Laffite's success continued the following year, and he secured two more victories in the 1979 season.

However, it was the 1981 season that cemented Laffite's place in F1 history. He won the Monaco Grand Prix, and his consistent performances throughout the year saw him finish as the runner-up in the championship, only four points behind the eventual champion Nelson Piquet.

Laffite's career was cut short in 1986 when he suffered a career-ending accident at the British Grand Prix. Despite that, he left a lasting legacy in the sport, and his skill and sportsmanship were respected by all his rivals.

Off the track, Laffite has remained involved in motorsport, serving as a commentator for French television and running his own racing team. He was also inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2003.

Overall, Jacques Laffite was a talented and charismatic driver who made a lasting impact on Formula One. His achievements on the track and his contributions to the sport as a whole make him a true legend of F1 racing.

Jacques Laffite Championship Results

Jacques Laffite F1 Seasons Summary

Year	Team	Engine	GP	1st	2nd	3rd	Pod	Pole	Laps	FL	Avg Pts	Points
1986	Ligier	Renault	9	0	1	1	2	0	445	0	1.56	14
1985	Ligier	Renault	15	0	1	2	3	0	711	1	1.07	16
1984	Williams	Honda	16	0	0	0	0	0	530	0	0.31	5
1983	Williams Williams	Honda Ford	13	0	0	0	0	0	607	0	0.85	11
1982	Ligier	Matra	15	0	0	1	1	0	486	0	0.33	5
1981	Ligier	Matra	15	2	2	3	7	1	728	1	2.93	44
1980	Ligier	Ford	14	1	2	2	5	1	741	1	2.43	34
1979	Ligier	Ford	15	2	1	3	6	4	637	2	2.40	36
1978	Ligier	Matra	16	0	0	2	2	0	944	0	1.19	19
1977	Ligier	Matra	17	1	1	0	2	0	871	1	1.06	18
1976	Ligier	Matra	16	0	1	2	3	1	824	0	1.25	20
1975	Williams	Ford	10	0	1	0	1	0	306	0	0.60	6
1974	Iso Marlboro	Ford	5	0	0	0	0	0	166	0	0.00	0