Osella FA1C: 1981–1982 F1 Car Specs & Stats

1981–1982 Formula 1 car

Osella FA1C

12th in 1982 standings | Osella car

4th
Best Finish
9th
Best Quali
3
Points
1
Points Finish

Car Profile

Team Osella
Seasons1981, 1982
Constructors'P161981 0 pts P121982 3 pts
Races15 (16 starts)
DesignerGiorgio Valentini Chief designer
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Drivers of the Osella FA1C

18 EliseoSalazar P21 1 pts
32 Jean-PierreJarier P201982 3 pts
32 PiercarloGhinzani P31 0 pts
31 BeppeGabbiani 0 pts
31 Miguel-AngelGuerra 0 pts
32 GiorgioFrancia 0 pts
32 RiccardoPaletti 0 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix15
Race Starts16
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid9th
Podiums0 (0.0%)
Best Finish4th
Points Finishes1
Points3
Retirements12 (75.0%)
Drivers7

Engine & Tyres

EngineFord DFV
3.0 V8
Also poweredArrows A3, ATS HGS1, Brabham BT49C, Ensign N180B, Fittipaldi F8C, Lotus 87, March 811, McLaren M29F, Theodore TY01, Tyrrell 010, Williams FW07C, Arrows A4, ATS D5, Ensign N181, Fittipaldi F8D, Lotus 91, March 821, McLaren MP4/1, Osella FA1D, Theodore TY02, Tyrrell 011, Williams FW07D
TyresMichelin, Pirelli

Key Car Landmarks

Race1981 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1981 BRA F1 GP1982 French F1 Grand Prix1982 FRA F1 GP
Points1982 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1982 SMR F1 GP Jarieronly once

Finishing Positions

4th 1
9th 2
14th 1
DNQ 5
DNF 12
DNPQ 2
DNQ Did Not QualifyDNF Did Not FinishDNPQ Did Not Pre-Qualify

Performance Breakdown

1981 Race by Race

4 Grands Prix
Eliseo Salazar
DNQ–––
Jean-Pierre Jarier
–9DNFDNF
Piercarlo Ghinzani
––––
Beppe Gabbiani
––––
Miguel-Angel Guerra
––––
Giorgio Francia
––––

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1982 Race by Race

11 Grands Prix
Jean-Pierre Jarier
DNF9DNF4DNFDNQDNFDNF14DNFDNF
Riccardo Paletti
DNQDNQDNQDNFDNPQDNPQDNFDNF–––

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

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The Osella FA1C was Osella's F1 car for 1981.

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Osella FA1C: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Osella FA1C?
Osella raced the Osella FA1C in the 1981 and 1982 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Osella FA1C?
Eliseo Salazar, Jean-Pierre Jarier, Piercarlo Ghinzani, Beppe Gabbiani, Miguel-Angel Guerra, Giorgio Francia and Riccardo Paletti drove the Osella FA1C in 1981 and 1982.
How many races did the Osella FA1C win?
The Osella FA1C did not win a Grand Prix in 1981 and 1982; its best result was 4th.
Which engine powered the Osella FA1C?
The Osella FA1C used the Ford DFV, a 3.0 V8 engine.