Martin Brundle F1 stats & info

Martin Brundle

NameMartin Brundle
CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Height1.75 meter / 5 feet 9 inch
Place of BirthKing\'s Lynn
Date of BirthJun 1st 1959 - 65 years old
Season Entries12
Car Number12
First Race1984 Brazilian F1 GP
Last Race1996 Japanese F1 GP
Best Qualifying3rd - 1993 French F1 GP
Best Result2nd - (2 times)

F1 Teams HistoryTyrrell (1984-1986)
Zakspeed (1987)
Williams (1988)
Brabham (1989), (1991)
Benetton (1992)
Ligier (1993), (1995)
McLaren (1994)
Jordan (1996)

Martin Brundle F1 Stats

Grand Prix Entries165
Grand Prix Starts158
Total Points98.00
Avg. Points per GP0.59
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid13.1
GP Podiums9 (5,5%)
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish39 (23,6%)
Avg. GP Position7.2
GP Retirements89 (53,9%)
GP DNF's66 (40,0%)
Total GP Laps7.522


Biography

Martin Brundle Biography


Tyrrell 015 driven by Martin Brundle at Monaco (1985)

Tyrrell 015 driven by Martin Brundle at Monaco (1985)

Martin Brundle is a name that needs no introduction for motorsport enthusiasts. A former Formula One driver and a veteran commentator, Brundle's career in motorsports spans more than three decades. Born on June 1, 1959, in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, Brundle's journey to the top of the sport was anything but straightforward.

Brundle started his career in karting, winning the British Karting Championship in 1975. He made his way up the ranks and quickly climbed the ladder, racing in Formula Ford, Formula Three, and eventually, Formula One. He made his debut in 1984 with the Tyrrell team and later went on to race for Zakspeed, Williams, Brabham, Benetton, Ligier, and McLaren.

During his career, Brundle scored nine podium finishes and achieved a best championship finish of sixth in 1992. However, his career was marred by bad luck, and he was involved in several high-profile crashes, including one at the Australian Grand Prix in 1996 that ended his F1 career.

After retiring from racing, Brundle quickly became a prominent commentator, working for ITV, BBC, and Sky Sports. His insightful and enthusiastic analysis and his iconic grid walk before each race have made him a fan favorite.

Brundle's contribution to the sport goes beyond his racing and commentary career. He is also an advocate for road safety and was instrumental in creating the FIA's Road Safety Action Plan.

Martin Brundle's career has been nothing short of remarkable. He has dedicated his life to the sport and has made a lasting impact on it. His passion, dedication, and enthusiasm have inspired generations of fans and drivers alike, making him one of the most respected and beloved figures in motorsport.

Seasons

 

Martin Brundle F1 Championship Season Results

198419851986198719881989199119921993199419951996
29th33rd11th18th28th19th15th6th7th7th13th11th

 

Martin Brundle F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1996 Ireland Jordan Peugeot160000070500.508
1995 France Ligier Mugen-Honda110011053900.647
1994 United Kingdom McLaren Peugeot160112067201.0016
1993 France Ligier Renault160011077400.8113
1992 Italy Benetton Ford160145081602.3838
1991 United Kingdom Brabham Yamaha140000066800.142
1989 United Kingdom Brabham Judd140000068100.294
1988 United Kingdom Williams Judd1000004200.000
1987 Germany Zakspeed Zakspeed160000058300.132
1986 United Kingdom Tyrrell Renault160000081500.508
1985 United Kingdom Tyrrell
United Kingdom Tyrrell
Renault
Ford
150000078300.000
1984 United Kingdom Tyrrell Ford70000044400.000

Races

 

Martin Brundle F1 GP Race Classifications

2nd2 Times
3rd7 Times
4th8 Times
5th12 Times
6th10 Times
7th7 Times
8th9 Times
9th7 Times
10th7 Times
11th6 Times
12th5 Times
13th2 Times
14th1 Time
DNF66 Times
DSQ7 Times
NC2 Times
DNPQ2 Times
DNQ5 Times

 

Martin Brundle F1 GP Race Results

YearRaceNoTeamEngineGridPosRetiredPts
16519961996 Japanese F1 GP12JordanPeugeot1052
16419961996 Portuguese F1 GP12JordanPeugeot1090
16319961996 Italian F1 GP12JordanPeugeot943
16219961996 Belgian F1 GP12JordanPeugeot8DNFEngine0
16119961996 Hungarian F1 GP12JordanPeugeot12DNFSpun off0
16019961996 German F1 GP12JordanPeugeot10100
15919961996 British F1 GP12JordanPeugeot861
15819961996 French F1 GP12JordanPeugeot880
15719961996 Canadian F1 GP12JordanPeugeot961
15619961996 Spanish F1 GP12JordanPeugeot15DNFDifferential0
15519961996 Monaco F1 GP12JordanPeugeot16DNFSpun off0
15419961996 San Marino F1 GP12JordanPeugeot12DNFSpun Off0
15319961996 European F1 GP12JordanPeugeot1161
15219961996 Argentine F1 GP12JordanPeugeot15DNFCollision0
15119961996 Brazilian F1 GP12JordanPeugeot612Spun off0
15019961996 Australian F1 GP12JordanPeugeot19DNFCollision0
14919951995 Australian F1 GP25LigierMugen-Honda11DNFSpun off0
14819951995 European F1 GP25LigierMugen-Honda1270
14719951995 Portuguese F1 GP25LigierMugen-Honda980
14619951995 Italian F1 GP25LigierMugen-Honda11DNFPuncture0
14519951995 Belgian F1 GP25LigierMugen-Honda1334
14419951995 Hungarian F1 GP25LigierMugen-Honda8DNFEngine0
14319951995 British F1 GP25LigierMugen-Honda11DNFSpun off0
14219951995 French F1 GP25LigierMugen-Honda943
14119951995 Canadian F1 GP25LigierMugen-Honda1410Collision0
14019951995 Monaco F1 GP25LigierMugen-Honda8DNFSpun off0
13919951995 Spanish F1 GP25LigierMugen-Honda1190
13819941994 Australian F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot934
13719941994 Japanese F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot9DNFSpun off0
13619941994 European F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot15DNFEngine0
13519941994 Portuguese F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot761
13419941994 Italian F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot1552
13319941994 Belgian F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot13DNFSpun off0
13219941994 Hungarian F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot64Electrical3
13119941994 German F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot13DNFEngine0
13019941994 British F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot9DNFEngine0
12919941994 French F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot12DNFEngine0
12819941994 Canadian F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot12DNFElectrical0
12719941994 Spanish F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot811Transmission0
12619941994 Monaco F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot826
12519941994 San Marino F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot1380
12419941994 Pacific F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot6DNFOverheating0
12319941994 Brazilian F1 GP8McLarenPeugeot18DNFCollision0
12219931993 Australian F1 GP25LigierRenault861
12119931993 Japanese F1 GP25LigierRenault159Collision0
12019931993 Portuguese F1 GP25LigierRenault1161
11919931993 Italian F1 GP25LigierRenault12DNFCollision0
11819931993 Belgian F1 GP25LigierRenault1170
11719931993 Hungarian F1 GP25LigierRenault1352
11619931993 German F1 GP25LigierRenault680
11519931993 British F1 GP25LigierRenault614Gearbox0
11419931993 French F1 GP25LigierRenault352
11319931993 Canadian F1 GP25LigierRenault752
11219931993 Monaco F1 GP25LigierRenault1361
11119931993 Spanish F1 GP25LigierRenault18DNFTyre blow out0
11019931993 San Marino F1 GP25LigierRenault1034
10919931993 European F1 GP25LigierRenault22DNFSpun off0
10819931993 Brazilian F1 GP25LigierRenault16DNFCollision0
10719931993 South African F1 GP25LigierRenault12DNFSpun off0
10619921992 Australian F1 GP20BenettonFord834
10519921992 Japanese F1 GP20BenettonFord1334
10419921992 Portuguese F1 GP20BenettonFord643
10319921992 Italian F1 GP20BenettonFord926
10219921992 Belgian F1 GP20BenettonFord943
10119921992 Hungarian F1 GP20BenettonFord652
10019921992 German F1 GP20BenettonFord943
9919921992 British F1 GP20BenettonFord634
9819921992 French F1 GP20BenettonFord734
9719921992 Canadian F1 GP20BenettonFord7DNFTransmission0
9619921992 Monaco F1 GP20BenettonFord752
9519921992 San Marino Grand Prix20BenettonFord643
9419921992 Spanish F1 GP20BenettonFord6DNFSpun Off0
9319921992 Brazilian F1 GP20BenettonFord7DNFCollision0
9219921992 Mexican F1 GP20BenettonFord4DNFEngine0
9119921992 South African F1 GP20BenettonFord8DNFClutch0
9019911991 Australian F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha0DNQNo Time0
8919911991 Japanese F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha1952
8819911991 Spanish F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha11100
8719911991 Portuguese F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha19120
8619911991 Italian F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha19130
8519911991 Belgian F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha1690
8419911991 Hungarian F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha10DNFPhysical0
8319911991 German F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha15110
8219911991 British F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha14DNFThrottle0
8119911991 French Grand Prix7BrabhamYamaha24DNFGearbox0
8019911991 Mexican F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha17DNFwheel0
7919911991 Canadian F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha20DNFEngine0
7819911991 Monaco F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha0DNQNo Time0
7719911991 San Marino F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha18110
7619911991 Brazilian F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha26120
7519911991 USA F1 GP7BrabhamYamaha12110
7419891989 Australian F1 GP7BrabhamJudd12DNFCollision0
7319891989 Japanese F1 GP7BrabhamJudd1352
7219891989 Spanish F1 GP7BrabhamJudd8DNFSpun Off0
7119891989 Portuguese F1 GP7BrabhamJudd1080
7019891989 Italian F1 GP7BrabhamJudd1261
6919891989 Belgian F1 GP7BrabhamJudd20DNFBrakes0
6819891989 Hungarian F1 GP7BrabhamJudd15120
6719891989 German F1 GP7BrabhamJudd1280
6619891989 British F1 GP7BrabhamJudd20DNFEngine0
6519891989 French F1 GP7BrabhamJudd0DNPQNo Time0
6419891989 Canadian F1 GP7BrabhamJudd0DNPQNo Time0
6319891989 USA F1 GP7BrabhamJudd5DNFBrakes0
6219891989 Mexican F1 GP7BrabhamJudd2090
6119891989 Monaco F1 GP7BrabhamJudd461
6019891989 San Marino F1 GP7BrabhamJudd22DNFFuel System0
5919891989 Brazilian F1 GP7BrabhamJudd13DNFHalfshaft0
5819881988 Belgian F1 GP5WilliamsJudd1270
5719871987 Australian F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed16DNFEngine0
5619871987 Japanese F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed15DNFEngine0
5519871987 Mexican F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed13DNFTurbo0
5419871987 Spanish F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed20110
5319871987 Portuguese F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed17DNFGearbox0
5219871987 Italian F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed17DNFGearbox0
5119871987 Hungarian F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed22DNFTurbo0
5019871987 German F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed19NCNot Classified0
4919871987 British F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed17NCNot Classified0
4819871987 French F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed18DNFwheel0
4719871987 Detroit F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed15DNFTurbo0
4619871987 Austrian F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed17DSQDisqualified0
4519871987 Monaco F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed1470
4419871987 Belgian F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed18DNFOverheating0
4319871987 San Marino F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed1452
4219871987 Brazilian F1 GP9ZakspeedZakspeed19DNFTurbo0
4119861986 Australian F1 GP3TyrrellRenault1643
4019861986 Mexican F1 GP3TyrrellRenault16110
3919861986 Portuguese F1 GP3TyrrellRenault19DNFEngine0
3819861986 Italian F1 GP3TyrrellRenault20100
3719861986 Austrian F1 GP3TyrrellRenault17DNFTurbo0
3619861986 Hungarian F1 GP3TyrrellRenault1661
3519861986 German F1 GP3TyrrellRenault15DNFElectrical0
3419861986 British F1 GP3TyrrellRenault1152
3319861986 French F1 GP3TyrrellRenault15100
3219861986 Detroit F1 GP3TyrrellRenault16DNFElectrical0
3119861986 Canadian F1 GP3TyrrellRenault1990
3019861986 Belgian F1 GP3TyrrellRenault12DNFGearbox0
2919861986 Monaco F1 GP3TyrrellRenault10DNFAccident0
2819861986 San Marino F1 GP3TyrrellRenault1380
2719861986 Spanish F1 GP3TyrrellRenault12DNFEngine0
2619861986 Brazilian F1 GP3TyrrellRenault1752
2519851985 Australian F1 GP3TyrrellRenault17DNFNot Classified0
2419851985 South African F1 GP3TyrrellRenault1770
2319851985 European F1 GP3TyrrellRenault16DNFwater leak0
2219851985 Belgian F1 GP3TyrrellRenault21130
2119851985 Italian F1 GP3TyrrellRenault1880
2019851985 Dutch F1 GP3TyrrellRenault2170
1919851985 Austrian F1 GP4TyrrellFord0DNQNo Time0
1819851985 German F1 GP4TyrrellFord26100
1719851985 British F1 GP3TyrrellRenault2070
1619851985 French F1 GP3TyrrellFord21DNFGearbox0
1519851985 Detroit F1 GP3TyrrellFord18DNFAccident0
1419851985 Canadian F1 GP3TyrrellFord24120
1319851985 Monaco F1 GP3TyrrellFord18100
1219851985 San Marino F1 GP3TyrrellFord259Out of Fuel0
1119851985 Portuguese F1 GP3TyrrellFord22DNFTransmission0
1019851985 Brazilian F1 GP3TyrrellFord2180
919841984 Dallas F1 GP3TyrrellFord0DNQNo Time0
819841984 Detroit F1 GP3TyrrellFord11DSQIllegal Ballast in Fuel System0
719841984 Canadian F1 GP3TyrrellFord21DSQDisqualified0
619841984 Monaco F1 GP3TyrrellFord0DNQNo Time0
519841984 French F1 GP3TyrrellFord23DSQDisqualified0
419841984 San Marino F1 GP3TyrrellFord22DSQDisqualified0
319841984 Belgian F1 GP3TyrrellFord22DSQDisqualified0
219841984 South African F1 GP3TyrrellFord25DNFDisqualified0
119841984 Brazilian F1 GP3TyrrellFord18DSQDisqualified0

Comparison

 

Martin Brundle Teammate Comparison

YearTeamTeam MateBest PosPointsWinsPolesPosQuali
1984TyrrellStefan Bellof690000005436
1985TyrrellIvan Capelli1340300000220
Philippe Streiff7110000001010
Stefan Bellof740400004655
Stefan Johansson870000000110
1986TyrrellPhilippe Streiff45830000115142
1987ZakspeedChristian Danner57200000106133
1988WilliamsRiccardo Patrese7180000001001
1989BrabhamStefano Modena5344000011579
1991BrabhamMark Blundell562100007979
1992BenettonMichael Schumacher213853010079016
1993LigierMark Blundell33131000008888
1994McLarenMika Häkkinen221326000069015
Philippe Alliot4223000001010
1995LigierOlivier Panis3271400004783
1996JordanRubens Barrichello44814000088511

News

 

Latest Martin Brundle News


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Oct.21 - George Russell has slammed a trio of former Formula 1 drivers who are opposed to moves to make racing in the heat much easier for today's racers. The FIA is already..

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Hamilton's Artistic Pole Lap Revives Contract Talks: What's Emotional Negotiation?

Jul.26 - Lewis Hamilton appears to be on track to sign a two-year contract extension with Mercedes. In Hungary, team boss Toto Wolff revealed that while a signature is still..

July 26, 2023

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F1 Delegation's Downing Street Visit: Demands for Post-Brexit Support

Jul.11 - Formula 1 teams and officials have appealed to the British government to make their lives easier due to the consequences of 'Brexit'. France's Auto Hebdo reports that a..

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Martin brundle Grid Walk... but different!!

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F1 CEO warns Andretti officials to avoid labeling teams as "greedy"

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Has Ricciardo really lost the need for F1 speed?

Aug.30 - Daniel Ricciardo may struggle to find a seat on the Formula 1 grid for 2023. The struggling Australian driver has been paid a rumoured $12 million by McLaren to leave the..

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