Olivier Gendebien F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Olivier Gendebien †

F1 career: 1956 - 1961

2nd
Best Finish
3rd
Best Quali
2
Podiums
5
Points Finishes

Driver Profile

CountryBelgium Belgium
Place of BirthBrussels
Date of BirthJan 12th 1924
Date of DeathOct 2nd 1998: 74 years old
Season Entries5 (1956, 1958–1961)
Car Number12
Best Qualifying3rd - 1961 Belgian F1 GP
Best Result2nd - 1960 French F1 GP
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries17
Grand Prix Starts16
Total Points18.00
Avg. Points per GP1.06
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid7.1
GP Podiums2 (11,8%)
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish5 (29,4%)
Avg. GP Position6.3
GP DNFs3 (17,6%)
Total GP Laps702

F1 Career Team History

Ferrari 1956, 1958-1959, 1961 Cooper-Climax 1960 Emeryson 1961 Team Lotus 1961

Key Career Landmarks

Race1956 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1956 ARG F1 GP 32 years, 10 days32y, 10d1961 USA F1 Grand Prix1961 USA F1 GP 37 years, 269 days37y, 269d
Podium1960 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1960 BEL F1 GP 36 years, 159 days36y, 159d1960 French F1 Grand Prix1960 FRA F1 GP 36 years, 173 days36y, 173d
Points finish1956 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1956 ARG F1 GP 32 years, 10 days32y, 10d1961 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1961 BEL F1 GP 37 years, 157 days37y, 157d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

2nd 1
3rd 1
4th 2
5th 1
6th 2
7th 1
9th 1
11th 1
12th 1
DNF 3
WD 2
DNQ 1
DNF Did Not FinishWD WithdrawnDNQ Did Not Qualify

Performance Breakdown

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Seasons

Olivier Gendebien Championship Results


14th
1961
6th
1960
15th
1959
27th
1958
23rd
1956

 

Olivier Gendebien F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1961 United Kingdom Emeryson
Italy Ferrari
United Kingdom Team Lotus		 Italy Maserati
Italy Ferrari
United Kingdom Climax		40000012200.753
1960 United Kingdom Cooper-Climax United Kingdom Climax50112027402.0010
1959 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari20000012101.503
1958 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari3000005600.000
1956 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari20000012901.002
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Olivier Gendebien — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Olivier Gendebien start racing in Formula 1?
Olivier Gendebien started racing in Formula 1 in 1956.
Is Olivier Gendebien still racing in Formula 1?
Olivier Gendebien passed away in 1998. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1961.
How many F1 podiums does Olivier Gendebien have?
Olivier Gendebien has finished on the podium 2 times in Formula 1.
What nationality is Olivier Gendebien?
Olivier Gendebien is Belgian.
Which teams has Olivier Gendebien driven for in Formula 1?
Olivier Gendebien has driven for Cooper-Climax, Ferrari, Team Lotus and Emeryson in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Olivier Gendebien entered?
Olivier Gendebien has competed in 17 Formula 1 Grands Prix.