Adrian Sutil F1 Profile & Career Stats

Adrian Sutil F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver

Adrian Sutil

F1 career: 2007 - 2014

Driver Profile

CountryGermany Germany
Height1.83 meter / 6 feet1.83 m / 6'0"
Place of BirthStarnberg
Date of BirthJan 11th 1983: 43 years old
Season Entries7 (2007–2011, 2013–2014)
Car Number99
Best Qualifying2nd - 2009 Italian F1 GP
Best Result4th - 2009 Italian F1 GP

Super Licence Penalty Points

0of 12 points

A clean licence today. Every point on record has run its twelve months.

1 expired point

Highest ever: 2 on

All F1 penalty points

Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries128
Grand Prix Starts128
Total Points124.00
Avg. Points per GP0.97
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Front Row Starts1 (0,8%)
Avg. GP Grid14.8
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps1 (0,8%)
GP Points Finish28 (21,9%)
Avg. GP Position12.5
GP DNFs43 (33,6%)
Total GP Laps6.022

Key Career Landmarks

Race2007 Australian F1 Grand Prix2007 AUS F1 GP 24 years, 66 days24y, 66d2014 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2014 UAE F1 GP 31 years, 316 days31y, 316d
Fastest lap2009 Italian F1 Grand Prix2009 ITA F1 GP 26 years, 245 days26y, 245donce so far
Points finish2007 Japanese F1 Grand Prix2007 JPN F1 GP 24 years, 262 days24y, 262d2013 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2013 UAE F1 GP 30 years, 296 days30y, 296d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

4th 1
5th 3
6th 3
7th 5
8th 5
9th 8
10th 5
11th 8
12th 2
13th 13
14th 6
15th 5
16th 8
17th 9
19th 4
DNF 43
DNF Did Not Finish
Stats current as of:

Bio

Adrian Sutil Biography


Adrian Sutil, Spyker F1 car

Adrian Sutil, Spyker F1 car (2007)

After a disastrous first season, it is a surprise that Adrian Sutil has lasted as long as he has in Formula 1. But fast forward seven years and the 31-year-old has proven to be a consistent performer, and an ever present at Force India.

Like many drivers at the back of the grid, Sutil wasn’t expected to be any more than a one season wonder when he signed for Spyker in 2007. He was notorious for crashing, but he was kept for 2008 when Spyker turned into Force India and he began to show flashes of talent.

His forte is wet weather racing and in Monaco he ran as high as fourth in the worst car on the grid in torrential conditions, before Kimi Raikkonen crashed into him and dashed any chances of a remarkable points finish. Still, Sutil had shown there is more to him than had previously been seen.

Adrian Sutil leads Kimi Raikkonen in Monaco

Adrian Sutil leads Kimi Raikkonen in Monaco

Force India clearly saw talent, as they kept Sutil on and off until 2013. He grew with the team and helped turn them from being the slowest car on the grid, to regular point’s finishers.

With age came experience and consistency, and Sutil was without doubt Force India’s leading man. His performances were rarely acclaimed, but you knew he would finish where he should. In 2010, he scored more than double the number of points of his team-mate, Vitantonio Liuzzi, while in 2011 he beat the much hyped Paul di Resta.

But like most consistent drivers, Sutil was never fancied as a race winner or a driver who could do something out of the ordinary. The German is a driver who will do what he should, nothing more and nothing less.

So 2012, Force India replaced him with Nico Hulkenberg but brought him back immediately in 2013 when the Hulk left for Sauber. However, it was clear that Force India has outgrown their former star and he left for good at the end of that season.

A miserable year at Sauber beckoned, where no points were scored in a dismal car. The team, blighted by financial problems, decided against keeping Sutil for 2015 which could end a consistent but not spectacular F1 career.

Seasons

Adrian Sutil Championship Results

 

Adrian Sutil F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
2014 Switzerland Sauber Italy Ferrari190000085600.000
2013 India Force India Germany Mercedes190000093401.5329
2011 India Force India Germany Mercedes1900000105702.2142
2010 India Force India Germany Mercedes1900000100202.4747
2009 India Force India Germany Mercedes170000073210.295
2008 India Force India Italy Ferrari180000068800.000
2007 Netherlands Spyker Italy Ferrari170000075300.061
Races
Teammates

Adrian Sutil — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Adrian Sutil start racing in Formula 1?
Adrian Sutil started racing in Formula 1 in 2007.
Is Adrian Sutil still racing in Formula 1?
No, Adrian Sutil last competed in Formula 1 in 2014.
What nationality is Adrian Sutil?
Adrian Sutil is German.
Which teams has Adrian Sutil driven for in Formula 1?
Adrian Sutil has driven for Spyker, Force India and Sauber in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Adrian Sutil entered?
Adrian Sutil has competed in 128 Formula 1 Grands Prix.