Jean Behra F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Jean Behra †
F1 career: 1952 - 1959
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 52 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 52 |
| Total Points | 51.14 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.98 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Front Row Starts | 4 (7,7%) |
| Avg. GP Grid | 8.1 |
| GP Podiums | 9 (17,3%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 1 (1,9%) |
| GP Points Finish | 16 (30,8%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 4.9 |
| GP DNFs | 31 (59,6%) |
| Total GP Laps | 2.484 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 31 years, 92 days31y, 92d
1959 French F1 Grand Prix1959 FRA F1 GP 38 years, 139 days38y, 139d
1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 31 years, 92 days31y, 92d1959 French F1 Grand Prix1959 FRA F1 GP 38 years, 139 days38y, 139dPodium1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 31 years, 92 days31y, 92d
1958 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1958 NED F1 GP 37 years, 99 days37y, 99d
1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 31 years, 92 days31y, 92d1958 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1958 NED F1 GP 37 years, 99 days37y, 99dPoints finish1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 31 years, 92 days31y, 92d1959 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1959 NED F1 GP 38 years, 104 days38y, 104d
1952 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1952 SUI F1 GP 31 years, 92 days31y, 92d1959 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1959 NED F1 GP 38 years, 104 days38y, 104dF1 Career Finishing Positions
2nd
2
3rd
7
4th
2
5th
4
6th
6
7th
2
10th
2
DNF
31
DSQ
1
DNF Did Not FinishDSQ Disqualified
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Jean Behra Championship Results
Jean Behra F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 |
 Ferrari |
Ferrari | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 0 | 0.67 | 2 |
| 1958 |
 BRM Maserati |
BRM Maserati | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 368 | 0 | 0.90 | 9 |
| 1957 |
Maserati |
Maserati | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 312 | 0 | 1.00 | 6 |
| 1956 |
Maserati |
Maserati | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 477 | 0 | 2.75 | 22 |
| 1955 |
Maserati |
Maserati | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 523 | 0 | 0.60 | 6 |
| 1954 |
Gordini |
Gordini | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 230 | 1 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| 1953 |
Gordini |
Gordini | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1952 |
Gordini |
Gordini | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 213 | 0 | 1.00 | 6 |
Races
Podiums
Teammates
Jean Behra — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Jean Behra start racing in Formula 1?
Jean Behra started racing in Formula 1 in 1952.
Is Jean Behra still racing in Formula 1?
Jean Behra passed away in 1959. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1959.
How many F1 podiums does Jean Behra have?
Jean Behra has finished on the podium 9 times in Formula 1.
What nationality is Jean Behra?
Jean Behra is French.
Which teams has Jean Behra driven for in Formula 1?
Jean Behra has driven for Gordini, BRM, Maserati and Ferrari in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Jean Behra entered?
Jean Behra has competed in 52 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
