Piercarlo Ghinzani F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Piercarlo Ghinzani
F1 career: 1981 - 1989
Driver Profile
| Country |  Italy |
| Place of Birth | Riviera d\'Adda, Lombardy |
| Date of Birth | Jan 16th 1952: 74 years old |
| Season Entries | 8 (1981, 1983–1989) |
| Car Number | 18 |
| Best Qualifying | 13th - 1985 South African F1 GP |
| Best Result | 5th - 1984 Dallas F1 GP |
| Last F1 car | Osella FA1M89 (1989) |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 110 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 77 |
| Total Points | 2.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.02 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 15.2 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 1 (0,9%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 10.7 |
| GP DNFs | 68 (61,8%) |
| Total GP Laps | 2.224 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1981 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1981 BEL F1 GP 29 years, 121 days29y, 121d
1989 Australian F1 Grand Prix1989 AUS F1 GP 37 years, 293 days37y, 293d
1981 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1981 BEL F1 GP 29 years, 121 days29y, 121d1989 Australian F1 Grand Prix1989 AUS F1 GP 37 years, 293 days37y, 293dF1 Career Finishing Positions
5th
1
7th
2
8th
2
9th
2
11th
2
12th
4
13th
2
14th
1
15th
2
DNF
67
EXC
2
NC
1
WD
1
DNQ
19
DNS
2
DNF Did Not FinishNC Not ClassifiedWD WithdrawnDNQ Did Not QualifyDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Piercarlo Ghinzani Championship Results
Piercarlo Ghinzani F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 |
Osella |
 Ford | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1988 |
 Zakspeed |
Zakspeed | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 364 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1987 |
 Ligier |
Megatron | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 564 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1986 |
Osella |
Alfa Romeo | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 242 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1985 |
Osella Toleman |
Alfa Romeo Hart | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 315 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1984 |
Osella |
Alfa Romeo | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 427 | 0 | 0.13 | 2 |
| 1983 |
Osella |
Alfa Romeo | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 207 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1981 |
Osella |
Ford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Cars
Races
Teammates
Piercarlo Ghinzani — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Piercarlo Ghinzani start racing in Formula 1?
Piercarlo Ghinzani started racing in Formula 1 in 1981.
Is Piercarlo Ghinzani still racing in Formula 1?
No, Piercarlo Ghinzani last competed in Formula 1 in 1989.
What nationality is Piercarlo Ghinzani?
Piercarlo Ghinzani is Italian.
Which teams has Piercarlo Ghinzani driven for in Formula 1?
Piercarlo Ghinzani has driven for Toleman, Ligier, Zakspeed and Osella in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Piercarlo Ghinzani entered?
Piercarlo Ghinzani has competed in 110 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
