Satoru Nakajima F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Satoru Nakajima
F1 career: 1987 - 1991
Driver Profile
| Country |  Japan |
| Place of Birth | Okazaki |
| Date of Birth | Feb 23rd 1953: 73 years old |
| Family | SonKazuki Nakajima |
| Season Entries | 5 (1987–1991) |
| Car Number | 3 |
| Best Qualifying | 6th - (2 times) |
| Best Result | 4th - (2 times) |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 80 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 74 |
| Total Points | 16.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.20 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 13.9 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 1 (1,3%) |
| GP Points Finish | 10 (12,5%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 8.5 |
| GP DNFs | 41 (51,2%) |
| Total GP Laps | 3.078 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1987 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1987 BRA F1 GP 34 years, 48 days34y, 48d
1991 Australian F1 Grand Prix1991 AUS F1 GP 38 years, 253 days38y, 253d
1987 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1987 BRA F1 GP 34 years, 48 days34y, 48d1991 Australian F1 Grand Prix1991 AUS F1 GP 38 years, 253 days38y, 253dPoints finish
1987 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1987 SMR F1 GP 34 years, 69 days34y, 69d
1991 USA F1 Grand Prix1991 USA F1 GP 38 years, 15 days38y, 15d
1987 San Marino F1 Grand Prix1987 SMR F1 GP 34 years, 69 days34y, 69d1991 USA F1 Grand Prix1991 USA F1 GP 38 years, 15 days38y, 15dF1 Career Finishing Positions
4th
2
5th
2
6th
5
7th
5
8th
6
9th
2
10th
3
11th
3
12th
1
13th
2
15th
1
17th
1
DNF
39
NC
2
DNQ
5
DNS
1
DNF Did Not FinishNC Not ClassifiedDNQ Did Not QualifyDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Satoru Nakajima Championship Results
Satoru Nakajima F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 |
 Tyrrell |
Honda | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 638 | 0 | 0.13 | 2 |
| 1990 |
Tyrrell |
Ford | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 546 | 0 | 0.20 | 3 |
| 1989 |
Team Lotus |
Judd | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 578 | 1 | 0.23 | 3 |
| 1988 |
Team Lotus |
Honda | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 631 | 0 | 0.07 | 1 |
| 1987 |
Team Lotus |
Honda | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 685 | 0 | 0.44 | 7 |
Races
Teammates
Satoru Nakajima — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Satoru Nakajima start racing in Formula 1?
Satoru Nakajima started racing in Formula 1 in 1987.
Is Satoru Nakajima still racing in Formula 1?
No, Satoru Nakajima last competed in Formula 1 in 1991.
What nationality is Satoru Nakajima?
Satoru Nakajima is Japanese.
Which teams has Satoru Nakajima driven for in Formula 1?
Satoru Nakajima has driven for Team Lotus and Tyrrell in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Satoru Nakajima entered?
Satoru Nakajima has competed in 80 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
