Andrea de Cesaris F1 Profile & Career Stats
Andrea de Cesaris †
F1 career: 1980 - 1994
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 214 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 208 |
| Total Points | 59.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.28 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 1 (0,5%) |
| Front Row Starts | 2 (0,9%) |
| Avg. GP Grid | 14.0 |
| GP Podiums | 5 (2,3%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 1 (0,5%) |
| GP Points Finish | 22 (10,3%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 8.3 |
| GP DNFs | 147 (68,7%) |
| Total GP Laps | 7.706 |
Key Career Landmarks
1980 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1980 CAN F1 GP 21 years, 120 days21y, 120d
1994 European F1 Grand Prix1994 EUR F1 GP 35 years, 138 days35y, 138d
1982 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1982 MON F1 GP 22 years, 357 days22y, 357d1989 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1989 CAN F1 GP 30 years, 18 days30y, 18d
1981 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1981 SMR F1 GP 21 years, 337 days21y, 337d
1994 French F1 Grand Prix1994 FRA F1 GP 35 years, 33 days35y, 33dF1 Career Finishing Positions
Performance Breakdown
Andrea de Cesaris Biography
Tyrrell MP4-1 Andrea de Cesaris at Monaco (1983)
Andrea de Cesaris was a talented Italian racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1980 to 1994. He was born on May 31, 1959, in Rome, Italy, and began his racing career in karting before moving up to Formula 3.
De Cesaris made his Formula One debut in 1980 with Alfa Romeo and soon established himself as a fast and fearless driver. Despite his natural talent, he often struggled with reliability issues and bad luck, earning him the nickname "Andrea de Crasheris."
However, de Cesaris never lost his love for racing, and he continued to compete in Formula One for 14 seasons, driving for teams such as McLaren, Ligier, and Jordan. He recorded a total of 208 Grand Prix starts and 5 podium finishes.
One of de Cesaris's most memorable moments came at the 1982 Monaco Grand Prix, where he was leading the race by a considerable margin before crashing out on the final lap. He later said that he was distracted by the beautiful view of the harbor and lost concentration for a split second.
Despite his reputation for crashes and bad luck, de Cesaris was widely respected in the paddock for his speed and determination. He continued to race in other series, including sports cars and touring cars, after retiring from Formula One in 1994.
Sadly, de Cesaris died in a motorcycle accident in 2014, but his legacy lives on in the hearts of his fans and fellow racers. He will always be remembered as a talented and fearless driver who never gave up on his passion for racing.
Andrea de Cesaris Championship Results
20th
1994
27th
1993
9th
1992
9th
1991
27th
1990
17th
1989
15th
1988
14th
1987
25th
1986
17th
1985
18th
1984
8th
1983
17th
1982
18th
1981
32nd
1980
Andrea de Cesaris F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 |
 Jordan Sauber |
 Hart Mercedes | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 399 | 0 | 0.36 | 4 |
| 1993 |
Tyrrell |
 Yamaha | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 682 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1992 |
Tyrrell |
Ilmor | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 706 | 0 | 0.50 | 8 |
| 1991 |
Jordan |
 Ford | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 648 | 0 | 0.60 | 9 |
| 1990 |
 Dallara |
Ford | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 483 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1989 |
Dallara |
Ford | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 645 | 0 | 0.27 | 4 |
| 1988 |
Rial |
Ford | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 609 | 0 | 0.19 | 3 |
| 1987 |
Brabham |
BMW | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 455 | 0 | 0.25 | 4 |
| 1986 |
Minardi |
Motori Moderni | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 401 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1985 |
Ligier |
Renault | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 354 | 0 | 0.27 | 3 |
| 1984 |
Ligier |
Renault | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 669 | 0 | 0.19 | 3 |
| 1983 |
Alfa Romeo |
Alfa Romeo | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 558 | 1 | 1.07 | 15 |
| 1982 |
Alfa Romeo |
Alfa Romeo | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 639 | 0 | 0.31 | 5 |
| 1981 |
McLaren |
Ford | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 448 | 0 | 0.07 | 1 |
| 1980 |
Alfa Romeo |
Alfa Romeo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
