Giedo van der Garde F1 Profile & Career Stats

Giedo van der Garde F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver

Giedo van der Garde

F1 career: 2013

14th
Best Finish
14th
Best Quali
0
Career Points
19
GP Starts

Driver Profile

CountryNetherlands Netherlands
Height1.83 meter / 6 feet1.83 m / 6'0"
Place of BirthRhenen
Date of BirthApr 25th 1985: 41 years old
Season Entries1 (Rookie)
Car Number21
Best Qualifying14th - 2013 Belgian F1 GP
Best Result14th - 2013 Hungarian F1 GP
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries19
Grand Prix Starts19
Total Points0.00
Avg. Points per GP0.00
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid19.3
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish0
Avg. GP Position17.1
GP DNFs4 (21,1%)
Total GP Laps922

F1 Career Team History

Caterham 2013

Key Career Landmarks

Race2013 Australian F1 Grand Prix2013 AUS F1 GP 27 years, 326 days27y, 326d2013 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2013 BRA F1 GP 28 years, 213 days28y, 213d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

14th 1
15th 3
16th 2
18th 7
19th 1
21st 1
DNF 4
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

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Bio

Giedo van der Garde Biography

Giedo van der Garde driving the Caterham CT03 (2013)

Giedo van der Garde driving the Caterham CT03 (2013)

It has been a long time coming but finally Dutchman Giedo van der Garde has arrived in Formula One. The Caterham driver has been impressing in junior formulas, including GP2, for years but without the sponsorship that modern F1 requires, van der Garde had become a forgotten man. However, with the financial muscle behind him now, he finds his big chance.

The 27 year-old has been on the fringes of breaking into the sport for several years. In 2007 he was signed as Super Aguri’s reserve driver, but then just a couple of months later he was announced as reserve driver by Spyker. Van der Garde should have been testing in Australia, but was unable to gain the required super licence, and after a lengthy contract dispute involving Super Aguri, he finally arrived at testing for Spyker at Silverstone circuit.

After a couple of years away from Formula One, in which he became Formula Renault champion, Van Der Garde arrived in GP2 where he would go on to race for four seasons and win five races. Prior to the 2011 season he was hotly tipped to join the Virgin racing team, but lost out to Belgian Jerome d’Ambrosio. A year later he was announced as Caterham reserve driver, and has this season stepped up into a race seat replacing the vastly more experienced Heikki Kovalainen.

Van der Garde is the latest of several pay-drivers to occupy the back of the grid, but he is unlikely to disgrace himself. However, nor is he likely to shine.

In the 2015 F1 season he was suppose to race for the Sauber team. He went to Melbourne to driver the car, but wasn't allowed to drive the C34 by the team in Australia. In stead it was Felipe Nasr who got the race seat. Van der Garde was compensated by Sauber. Even Bernie Ecclestone was involved with the story to keep it under the carpet. The whole affair ended Van de Garde's F1 career.

Seasons

Giedo van der Garde Championship Results


22nd
2013

 

Giedo van der Garde F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
2013 United Kingdom Caterham France Renault190000092200.000
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Giedo van der Garde — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Giedo van der Garde start racing in Formula 1?
Giedo van der Garde started racing in Formula 1 in 2013.
Is Giedo van der Garde still racing in Formula 1?
No, Giedo van der Garde last competed in Formula 1 in 2013.
What nationality is Giedo van der Garde?
Giedo van der Garde is Dutch.
How many F1 races has Giedo van der Garde entered?
Giedo van der Garde has competed in 19 Formula 1 Grands Prix.