Juan-Manuel Fangio vs Jean Behra F1 Stats

Juan-Manuel Fangio and Jean Behra have started 35 Formula 1 races together, 7 of those as team mates at Maserati and the rest in rival cars. Juan-Manuel Fangio has finished ahead in that head-to-head 28 times to 7. Juan-Manuel Fangio has won 5 drivers' titles; Jean Behra has yet to win one.

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They started 35 races together, between 1953 and 1958. 7 of those as team mates at Maserati.

Juan-Manuel FangioDriver ProfileJean Behra
Argentina ArgentinaCountryFrance France
1.72 meter / 5 feet 8 inch1.72 m / 5'8"Height
BalcarcePlace of BirthNice
Jun 24th 1911Date of BirthFeb 16th 1921
Jul 17th 1995: 84 years oldDate of DeathAug 1st 1959: 38 years old
8Season Entries8
34Car Number1
Juan-Manuel FangioFull Career StatisticsJean Behra
25Drivers' Titles0
51Grand Prix EntriesGP Entries52
51Grand Prix StartsGP Starts52
277.64Total Points51.14
5.44Avg. Points per Grand PrixAvg. Points per GP0.98
24 (47,1%)Grand Prix WinsGP Wins0
13 (25,5%)Wins from pole
29 (56,9%)Pole Positions0
42 (82,4%)Front Row Starts4 (7,7%)
2.3Avg. Grand Prix GridAvg. GP Grid8.1
35 (68,6%)Grand Prix PodiumsGP Podiums9 (17,3%)
23 (45,1%)Grand Prix Fastest LapsGP Fastest Laps1 (1,9%)
43 (84,3%)Grand Prix Points FinishGP Points Finish16 (30,8%)
2.3Avg. Grand Prix PositionAvg. GP Position4.9
7 (13,7%)Hat-tricks
14 (27,5%)Grand Prix DNFsGP DNFs31 (59,6%)
3.159Total Grand Prix LapsTotal GP Laps2.484
Juan-Manuel FangioKey Career LandmarksJean Behra
1950 British F1 Grand Prix1950 GBR F1 GP 38 years, 323 days38y, 323dFirst Race1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 31 years, 92 days31y, 92d
1958 French F1 Grand Prix1958 FRA F1 GP 47 years, 12 days47y, 12dLast Race1959 French F1 Grand Prix1959 FRA F1 GP 38 years, 139 days38y, 139d
Best Qualifying2nd - (4 times)
Best Result2nd - (2 times)
1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 38 years, 331 days38y, 331dFirst Pole
1958 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1958 ARG F1 GP 246 years, 209 days46y, 209dLast Pole
1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 38 years, 331 days38y, 331dFirst Win
1957 German F1 Grand Prix1957 GER F1 GP 346 years, 41 days46y, 41dLast Win
1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 38 years, 331 days38y, 331dFirst Podium1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 31 years, 92 days31y, 92d
1957 Italian F1 Grand Prix1957 ITA F1 GP 46 years, 76 days46y, 76dLast Podium1958 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1958 NED F1 GP 37 years, 99 days37y, 99d
1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 38 years, 331 days38y, 331dFirst Fastest Lap1954 British F1 Grand Prix1954 GBR F1 GP 33 years, 151 days33y, 151d
1958 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1958 ARG F1 GP 146 years, 209 days46y, 209dLast Fastest Lap1954 British F1 Grand Prix1954 GBR F1 GP 33 years, 151 days33y, 151d
1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 38 years, 331 days38y, 331dFirst Points Finish1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 31 years, 92 days31y, 92d
1958 French F1 Grand Prix1958 FRA F1 GP 47 years, 12 days47y, 12dLast Points Finish1959 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1959 NED F1 GP 38 years, 104 days38y, 104d
1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 38 years, 331 days38y, 331dFirst Win from Pole
1957 German F1 Grand Prix1957 GER F1 GP 46 years, 41 days46y, 41dLast Win from Pole
1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 38 years, 331 days38y, 331dFirst Hat-trick
1957 German F1 Grand Prix1957 GER F1 GP 146 years, 41 days46y, 41dLast Hat-trick
1951 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1951 ESP F1 GP 40 years, 126 days40y, 126dFirst Title
1957 German F1 Grand Prix1957 GER F1 GP 1246 years, 41 days46y, 41dLast Title
24 1st
10 2nd 2
1 3rd 7
6 4th 2
5th 4
6th 6
7th 2
1 8th
1 9th
10th 2
1 11th
14 DNF 31
DSQ 1
DNF Did Not Finish DSQ Disqualified
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Juan-Manuel Fangio vs Jean Behra — Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more races, Juan-Manuel Fangio or Jean Behra?
Juan-Manuel Fangio has more, with 24 wins to the 0 of Jean Behra.
Who has more pole positions, Juan-Manuel Fangio or Jean Behra?
Juan-Manuel Fangio has more, with 29 pole positions to the 0 of Jean Behra.
Who has more world championships, Juan-Manuel Fangio or Jean Behra?
Juan-Manuel Fangio has more, with 5 titles to the 0 of Jean Behra.
Who has more podium finishes, Juan-Manuel Fangio or Jean Behra?
Juan-Manuel Fangio has more, with 35 podiums to the 9 of Jean Behra.
Who has the better win percentage, Juan-Manuel Fangio or Jean Behra?
Juan-Manuel Fangio has won 47.1% of all starts (24 from 51), Jean Behra 0.0% (0 from 52).
Who wins the head-to-head between Juan-Manuel Fangio and Jean Behra?
Juan-Manuel Fangio leads 28 to 7 in the 35 races they both started.
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