Vitaly Petrov F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Vitaly Petrov
F1 career: 2010 - 2012
Driver Profile
| Country |  Russian Federation |
| Height | 1.85 meter / 6 feet 1 inch1.85 m / 6'1" |
| Place of Birth | Vyborg |
| Date of Birth | Sep 8th 1984: 41 years old |
| Season Entries | 3 (2010–2012) |
| Car Number | 21 |
| Best Qualifying | 6th - (2 times) |
| Best Result | 3rd - 2011 Australian F1 GP |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 58 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 57 |
| Total Points | 64.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 1.10 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 14.7 |
| GP Podiums | 1 (1,7%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 1 (1,7%) |
| GP Points Finish | 13 (22,4%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 12.9 |
| GP DNFs | 12 (20,7%) |
| Total GP Laps | 2.992 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race
2010 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix2010 BHR F1 GP 25 years, 187 days25y, 187d
2012 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2012 BRA F1 GP 28 years, 78 days28y, 78d
2010 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix2010 BHR F1 GP 25 years, 187 days25y, 187d2012 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2012 BRA F1 GP 28 years, 78 days28y, 78dPoints finish
2010 Chinese F1 Grand Prix2010 CHN F1 GP 25 years, 222 days25y, 222d2011 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2011 BRA F1 GP 27 years, 80 days27y, 80d
2010 Chinese F1 Grand Prix2010 CHN F1 GP 25 years, 222 days25y, 222d2011 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2011 BRA F1 GP 27 years, 80 days27y, 80dF1 Career Finishing Positions
3rd
1
5th
2
6th
1
7th
1
8th
1
9th
4
10th
3
11th
5
12th
2
13th
4
14th
2
15th
3
16th
6
17th
6
18th
1
19th
3
DNF
12
DNS
1
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Vitaly Petrov Championship Results
Vitaly Petrov F1 Seasons Summary
Races
Podiums
Teammates
News
Latest Vitaly Petrov News
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Petrov confident in Russia's ability to thrive in motorsport despite
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Ex-F1 driver Petrov opposes FIA's driver commitment document
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Petrov shocked by Mercedes F1 team loss of strategist Vowles
First Russian F1 driver calls for return of Russia to
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Is Hamilton's post 2021 F1 season silence 'ok'?
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Former F1 drivers back Verstappen before Thursday hearing
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Petrov not amused with new doping sanctions for Russian athletes
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Vitaly Petrov — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Vitaly Petrov start racing in Formula 1?
Vitaly Petrov started racing in Formula 1 in 2010.
Is Vitaly Petrov still racing in Formula 1?
No, Vitaly Petrov last competed in Formula 1 in 2012.
How many F1 podiums does Vitaly Petrov have?
Vitaly Petrov has finished on the podium 1 time in Formula 1.
What nationality is Vitaly Petrov?
Vitaly Petrov is Russian.
Which teams has Vitaly Petrov driven for in Formula 1?
Vitaly Petrov has driven for Renault and Caterham in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Vitaly Petrov entered?
Vitaly Petrov has competed in 58 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
