Didier Pironi F1 Profile & Career Stats

Didier Pironi F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver

Didier Pironi †

F1 career: 1978 - 1982

3
Wins
4
Poles
13
Podiums
5
Fastest Laps

Driver Profile

CountryFrance France
Height1.76 meter / 5 feet 9 inch1.76 m / 5'9"
Place of BirthParis
Date of BirthMar 26th 1952
Date of DeathAug 23rd 1987: 35 years old
Season Entries5 (1978–1982)
Car Number28
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries72
Grand Prix Starts70
Total Points101.00
Avg. Points per GP1.40
Grand Prix Wins3 (4,2%)
Pole Positions4 (5,6%)
Front Row Starts6 (8,3%)
Avg. GP Grid9.9
GP Podiums13 (18,1%)
GP Fastest Laps5 (6,9%)
GP Points Finish29 (40,3%)
Avg. GP Position6.2
GP DNFs26 (36,1%)
Total GP Laps3.423

F1 Career Team History

Tyrrell 1978-1979 Ligier 1980 Ferrari 1981-1982

Key Career Landmarks

Race1978 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1978 ARG F1 GP 25 years, 295 days25y, 295d1982 French F1 Grand Prix1982 FRA F1 GP 30 years, 121 days30y, 121d
Pole1980 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1980 MON F1 GP 28 years, 53 days28y, 53d1982 German F1 Grand Prix1982 GER F1 GP 30 years, 135 days30y, 135d
Win1980 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1980 BEL F1 GP 28 years, 39 days28y, 39d1982 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1982 NED F1 GP 30 years, 99 days30y, 99d
Podium1979 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1979 BEL F1 GP 27 years, 48 days27y, 48d1982 French F1 Grand Prix1982 FRA F1 GP 30 years, 121 days30y, 121d
Fastest lap1980 British F1 Grand Prix1980 GBR F1 GP 28 years, 109 days28y, 109d1982 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1982 CAN F1 GP 30 years, 79 days30y, 79d
Points finish1978 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1978 BRA F1 GP 25 years, 309 days25y, 309d1982 French F1 Grand Prix1982 FRA F1 GP 30 years, 121 days30y, 121d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

1st 3
2nd 2
3rd 7
4th 3
5th 6
6th 7
7th 2
8th 1
9th 4
10th 4
12th 1
14th 1
15th 1
18th 1
DNF 26
DSQ 1
DNS 2
DNF Did Not FinishDSQ DisqualifiedDNS Did Not Start

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Seasons

Didier Pironi Championship Results


2nd
1982
13th
1981
5th
1980
10th
1979
15th
1978

Didier Pironi F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1982 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari102226160523.9039
1981 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari150000065210.609
1980 France Ligier United States Ford141135267422.2932
1979 United Kingdom Tyrrell United States Ford150022076700.9314
1978 United Kingdom Tyrrell United States Ford160000072500.447
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Didier Pironi — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Didier Pironi start racing in Formula 1?
Didier Pironi started racing in Formula 1 in 1978.
Is Didier Pironi still racing in Formula 1?
Didier Pironi passed away in 1987. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1982.
How many Formula 1 races has Didier Pironi won?
Didier Pironi has won 3 Formula 1 races.
How many F1 podiums does Didier Pironi have?
Didier Pironi has finished on the podium 13 times in Formula 1.
When did Didier Pironi win their first F1 race?
Didier Pironi won their first Formula 1 race at the 1980 Belgian F1 GP.
What nationality is Didier Pironi?
Didier Pironi is French.
Which teams has Didier Pironi driven for in Formula 1?
Didier Pironi has driven for Tyrrell, Ligier and Ferrari in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Didier Pironi entered?
Didier Pironi has competed in 72 Formula 1 Grands Prix.