Matra Engine F1 Stats
Formula 1 Engine Manufacturer
Matra
MatraMatra supplied Formula 1 engines in four separate spells, 1968, 1970 to 1972, 1975 to 1978 and 1981 to 1982, 10 seasons in all. Its engines started 125 Grands Prix and won 3 of them, a win rate of 2.4%, with 4 pole positions and 24 podium finishes. The first win came in the 1977 Swedish F1 GP, the most recent in the 1981 Canadian F1 GP. Matra last powered a Formula 1 car in 1982. In the all-time engine ranking on points Matra stands 17th of 74.
Every Matra F1 engine, today back to 1968
ShadowFull engine statistics
| Grand Prix starts | 125 |
| Race wins | 3 (2.4%) |
| Pole positions | 4 |
| Podiums | 24 |
| Fastest laps | 5 |
| Points | 175 |
| Drivers’ titles | 0 |
| Constructors’ titles | 0 |
| First win | 1977 Swedish F1 GP |
| Latest win | 1981 Canadian F1 GP |
Most wins on Matra power
| 1 | Jacques Laffite | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Grands Prix has a Matra engine won?
3 of 125 Grand Prix starts, a win rate of 2.4%, with 0 drivers’ and 0 constructors’ titles.
When did Matra supply Formula 1 engines?
Matra: 10 seasons, 1968 · 1970–1972 · 1975–1978 · 1981–1982.
Where does Matra rank among F1 engine manufacturers?
17th of 74 in the all-time engine ranking on points.
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