Giancarlo Fisichella F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Giancarlo Fisichella
F1 career: 1996 - 2009
Driver Profile
| Country |  Italy |
| Height | 1.72 meter / 5 feet 8 inch1.72 m / 5'8" |
| Place of Birth | Rome |
| Date of Birth | Jan 14th 1973: 53 years old |
| Season Entries | 14 (1996–2009) |
| Car Number | 21 |
F1 Career Team History
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 231 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 230 |
| Total Points | 275.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 1.19 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 3 (1,3%) |
| Wins from pole | 2 (0,9%) |
| Pole Positions | 4 (1,7%) |
| Front Row Starts | 11 (4,8%) |
| Avg. GP Grid | 11.3 |
| GP Podiums | 19 (8,2%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 2 (0,9%) |
| GP Points Finish | 73 (31,6%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 8.2 |
| GP DNFs | 71 (30,7%) |
| Total GP Laps | 11.499 |
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1996 Australian F1 Grand Prix1996 AUS F1 GP 23 years, 56 days23y, 56d
2009 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2009 UAE F1 GP 36 years, 291 days36y, 291d
1996 Australian F1 Grand Prix1996 AUS F1 GP 23 years, 56 days23y, 56d2009 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2009 UAE F1 GP 36 years, 291 days36y, 291dPole
1998 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1998 AUT F1 GP 25 years, 193 days25y, 193d
2009 Belgian F1 Grand Prix2009 BEL F1 GP 36 years, 228 days36y, 228d
1998 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1998 AUT F1 GP 25 years, 193 days25y, 193d2009 Belgian F1 Grand Prix2009 BEL F1 GP 36 years, 228 days36y, 228dWin
2003 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2003 BRA F1 GP 30 years, 82 days30y, 82d
2006 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2006 MAS F1 GP 33 years, 64 days33y, 64d
2003 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2003 BRA F1 GP 30 years, 82 days30y, 82d2006 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2006 MAS F1 GP 33 years, 64 days33y, 64dPodium
1997 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1997 CAN F1 GP 24 years, 152 days24y, 152d2009 Belgian F1 Grand Prix2009 BEL F1 GP 36 years, 228 days36y, 228d
1997 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1997 CAN F1 GP 24 years, 152 days24y, 152d2009 Belgian F1 Grand Prix2009 BEL F1 GP 36 years, 228 days36y, 228dFastest lap
1997 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1997 ESP F1 GP 24 years, 131 days24y, 131d2005 Spanish F1 Grand Prix2005 ESP F1 GP 32 years, 114 days32y, 114d
1997 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1997 ESP F1 GP 24 years, 131 days24y, 131d2005 Spanish F1 Grand Prix2005 ESP F1 GP 32 years, 114 days32y, 114dPoints finish
1997 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1997 SMR F1 GP 24 years, 103 days24y, 103d2009 Belgian F1 Grand Prix2009 BEL F1 GP 36 years, 228 days36y, 228d
1997 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1997 SMR F1 GP 24 years, 103 days24y, 103d2009 Belgian F1 Grand Prix2009 BEL F1 GP 36 years, 228 days36y, 228dWin from pole2005 Australian F1 Grand Prix2005 AUS F1 GP 32 years, 51 days32y, 51d2006 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2006 MAS F1 GP 33 years, 64 days33y, 64d
2005 Australian F1 Grand Prix2005 AUS F1 GP 32 years, 51 days32y, 51d2006 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix2006 MAS F1 GP 33 years, 64 days33y, 64dF1 Career Finishing Positions
1st
3
2nd
7
3rd
9
4th
14
5th
14
6th
17
7th
11
8th
13
9th
17
10th
8
11th
14
12th
9
13th
5
14th
7
15th
3
16th
2
17th
2
18th
2
DNF
71
DSQ
1
WD
1
DNS
1
DNF Did Not FinishDSQ DisqualifiedWD WithdrawnDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Bio
Felipe Massa Biography
Giancarlo Fisichella first win 2003 Brazil F1 GP
Giancarlo Fisichella, an Italian racing driver, was born on January 14, 1973, in Rome, Italy. He grew up in the shadow of one of the world's most iconic race tracks, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, which helped shape his passion for motor racing.
Fisichella began his racing career in karting, and by the age of 17, he had already won the Italian Formula Three Championship. In 1996, he made his debut in Formula One with the Minardi team. Despite driving for a less competitive team, he quickly made a name for himself as a talented driver and earned a reputation as a fierce competitor.
After a few years with Minardi, Fisichella joined the Benetton team in 1998, where he drove alongside his compatriot, the legendary Michael Schumacher. He was a solid driver, but it wasn't until 2003, when he joined the Jordan team, that he had his breakthrough season. He won his first and only Grand Prix at the Brazilian Grand Prix that year, after starting from pole position.
Fisichella went on to drive for Renault, where he had his most successful seasons. He finished as the runner-up in the championship in 2006, narrowly missing out on the title to his teammate, Fernando Alonso. He continued to drive for Renault until 2007 when he joined the Force India team, where he would finish his Formula One career.
Giancarlo Fisichella leading after Force India's first and only pole position in Belgium (2009)
One anecdote that sums up Fisichella's determination and skill occurred during the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix. He qualified on pole position and finished the race in second place, earning his first podium finish in over two years. It was a remarkable performance given that he was driving for the uncompetitive Force India team. Despite not winning the race, his performance was still considered one of the best of his career, and it remains a highlight for many of his fans.
Fisichella retired from Formula One in 2010, but his legacy in the sport endures. He remains a respected and admired figure in the world of motorsport and is remembered as a driver who fought hard and never gave up.
Seasons
Giancarlo Fisichella Championship Results
15th
2009
19th
2008
8th
2007
4th
2006
5th
2005
11th
2004
12th
2003
11th
2002
11th
2001
6th
2000
9th
1999
9th
1998
8th
1997
19th
1996
Giancarlo Fisichella F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 |
Ferrari Force India |
Ferrari Mercedes | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 927 | 0 | 0.47 | 8 |
| 2008 |
Force India |
Ferrari | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 800 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2007 |
 Renault |
Renault | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 927 | 0 | 1.24 | 21 |
| 2006 |
Renault |
Renault | 18 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1049 | 0 | 4.00 | 72 |
| 2005 |
Renault |
Renault | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 902 | 1 | 3.22 | 58 |
| 2004 |
 Sauber |
Petronas | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1032 | 0 | 1.22 | 22 |
| 2003 |
 Jordan |
 Ford | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 752 | 0 | 0.75 | 12 |
| 2002 |
Jordan |
 Honda | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 722 | 0 | 0.41 | 7 |
| 2001 |
Benetton |
Renault | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 810 | 0 | 0.47 | 8 |
| 2000 |
Benetton |
Playlife | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 839 | 0 | 1.06 | 18 |
| 1999 |
Benetton |
Playlife | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 787 | 0 | 0.81 | 13 |
| 1998 |
Benetton |
Playlife | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 845 | 0 | 1.00 | 16 |
| 1997 |
Jordan |
Peugeot | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 851 | 1 | 1.18 | 20 |
| 1996 |
Minardi |
Ford | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 256 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
Teammates
News
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Giancarlo Fisichella — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Giancarlo Fisichella start racing in Formula 1?
Giancarlo Fisichella started racing in Formula 1 in 1996.
Is Giancarlo Fisichella still racing in Formula 1?
No, Giancarlo Fisichella last competed in Formula 1 in 2009.
How many Formula 1 races has Giancarlo Fisichella won?
Giancarlo Fisichella has won 3 Formula 1 races.
How many F1 podiums does Giancarlo Fisichella have?
Giancarlo Fisichella has finished on the podium 19 times in Formula 1.
When did Giancarlo Fisichella win their first F1 race?
Giancarlo Fisichella won their first Formula 1 race at the 2003 Brazilian F1 GP.
What nationality is Giancarlo Fisichella?
Giancarlo Fisichella is Italian.
Which teams has Giancarlo Fisichella driven for in Formula 1?
Giancarlo Fisichella has driven for Minardi, Benetton, Jordan, Sauber, Renault, Ferrari and Force India in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Giancarlo Fisichella entered?
Giancarlo Fisichella has competed in 231 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
