Pedro de la Rosa F1 Profile & Career Stats

Pedro de la Rosa Biography

Pedro de la Rosa

Pedro de la Rosa is a name that is synonymous with the world of Formula 1 racing. Born on February 24, 1971, in Barcelona, Spain, de la Rosa was fascinated with cars from an early age. It was his love for speed that led him down the path of becoming a racing driver.

De la Rosa began his racing career in karting, and by the age of 16, he had already won the Spanish Karting Championship. He then moved on to Formula Ford and Formula Renault before making his debut in the Formula 3 Championship in 1993. In 1994, he won the Spanish Formula 3 Championship and finished 3rd in the Macau Grand Prix, a race that has become a proving ground for future Formula 1 drivers.

In 1998, de la Rosa finally got his big break when he was signed by Jordan Grand Prix as a test driver. He continued in this role for the next two years before he was promoted to a race seat in 2000. However, his stint with Jordan was brief, and he moved to Jaguar Racing in 2001, where he spent the next two seasons.

It was in 2003 that de la Rosa had his most successful season in Formula 1. He finished 7th in the championship with 31 points, which included his first and only podium finish at the 2003 Hungarian Grand Prix. He also outscored his more experienced teammate, Mark Webber, that year.

Pedro de la Rosa at Jaguar

After leaving Jaguar Racing in 2004, de la Rosa became a test driver for McLaren, a role he held for the next seven years. During this time, he played a crucial role in the development of the team's championship-winning cars and also filled in for injured drivers on several occasions.

In 2010, de la Rosa returned to the race seat with the newly formed Hispania Racing Team. However, the team struggled with reliability issues, and de la Rosa could not score a point that season. He then moved to McLaren as a test driver once again, where he stayed until 2012.

After leaving Formula 1, de la Rosa competed in the World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He also became a Formula 1 pundit for Spanish television, where he provided expert analysis and insight into the sport.

Pedro de la Rosa is a driver who was highly respected by his peers and team members for his technical knowledge and ability to provide valuable feedback. He may not have been a regular race winner, but his contribution to the development of some of the most successful cars in Formula 1 cannot be understated. He is a true legend of the sport and a role model for aspiring drivers everywhere.

Pedro de la Rosa Championship Results

Pedro de la Rosa F1 Seasons Summary

Year	Team	Engine	GP	1st	2nd	3rd	Pod	Pole	Laps	FL	Avg Pts	Points
2012	HRT	Cosworth	19	0	0	0	0	0	928	0	0.00	0
2011	Sauber	Ferrari	1	0	0	0	0	0	70	0	0.00	0
2010	BMW Sauber	Ferrari	13	0	0	0	0	0	539	0	0.46	6
2006	McLaren	Mercedes	8	0	1	0	1	0	399	0	2.38	19
2005	McLaren	Mercedes	1	0	0	0	0	0	57	1	4.00	4
2002	Jaguar	Cosworth	17	0	0	0	0	0	694	0	0.00	0
2001	Jaguar	Cosworth	13	0	0	0	0	0	579	0	0.23	3
2000	Arrows	Supertec	17	0	0	0	0	0	600	0	0.12	2
1999	Arrows	Arrows	16	0	0	0	0	0	653	0	0.06	1

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