Carlos Reutemann F1 Profile & Career Stats

Carlos Reutemann Biography

Carlos Reutemann

Carlos Reutemann was one of the most talented and beloved drivers in the history of Formula One. Born on April 12, 1942, in Santa Fe, Argentina, Reutemann developed a passion for motorsports from a young age. He started racing go-karts at the age of 12 and quickly moved on to bigger and more powerful cars.

Reutemann's F1 career started in 1972 when he joined the Brabham team. He made an instant impact, winning his second race in the sport in only his fifth start at the South African Grand Prix. However, his career was marked by ups and downs, with periods of great success followed by disappointments and setbacks.

Despite his talent, Reutemann struggled to find consistency in the early years of his career, with frequent mechanical failures and accidents hampering his progress. But he persevered and, by the mid-1970s, had established himself as one of the top drivers in the sport.

In 1975, Reutemann moved to the Ferrari team and became an instant fan favorite. He scored three wins in his first season with the team and finished third in the drivers' championship. Over the next few years, he continued to rack up wins and podium finishes, cementing his status as one of the sport's elite drivers.

One of Reutemann's greatest achievements came in 1980 when he won the Brazilian Grand Prix in front of his home fans. It was an emotional moment for Reutemann, who had come close to winning the race in previous years but had always fallen short.

Reutemann retired from F1 in 1982 after a long and successful career. He won 12 Grand Prix races and finished on the podium 45 times in 146 starts. He also finished in the top three in the drivers' championship three times.

After his retirement, Reutemann turned his attention to politics and was elected governor of Santa Fe, his home province, in 1991. He served two terms in that role and later went on to become a senator in the Argentine Congress.

Carlos Reutemann will always be remembered as one of the great drivers in the history of Formula One. His passion, talent, and perseverance made him a fan favorite, and his legacy lives on to this day.

Carlos Reutemann Biography

Carlos Reutemann Championship Results

Carlos Reutemann F1 Seasons Summary

Year	Team	Engine	GP	1st	2nd	3rd	Pod	Pole	Laps	FL	Avg Pts	Points
1982	Williams	Ford	2	0	1	0	1	0	98	0	3.00	6
1981	Williams	Ford	15	2	3	2	7	2	852	2	3.27	49
1980	Williams	Ford	14	1	3	4	8	0	731	1	3.50	49
1979	Team Lotus	Ford	15	0	2	2	4	0	659	0	1.67	25
1978	Ferrari	Ferrari	16	4	0	3	7	2	931	2	3.00	48
1977	Ferrari	Ferrari	17	1	2	3	6	0	918	0	2.47	42
1976	Brabham Ferrari	Alfa Romeo Ferrari	13	0	0	0	0	0	308	0	0.23	3
1975	Brabham	Ford	14	1	2	3	6	0	656	0	2.64	37
1974	Brabham	Ford	15	3	0	1	4	1	657	1	2.13	32
1973	Brabham	Ford	15	0	0	2	2	0	720	0	1.07	16
1972	Brabham	Ford	10	0	0	0	0	1	456	0	0.30	3

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