Pierluigi Martini F1 Profile & Career Stats
Pierluigi Martini
F1 career: 1984 - 1995
Driver Profile
| Country |  Italy |
| Place of Birth | Lugo |
| Date of Birth | Apr 23rd 1961: 65 years old |
| Season Entries | 10 (1984–1985, 1988–1995) |
| Car Number | 23 |
| Best Qualifying | 2nd - 1990 USA F1 GP |
| Best Result | 4th - (2 times) |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 123 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 119 |
| Total Points | 18.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.15 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Front Row Starts | 1 (0,8%) |
| Avg. GP Grid | 15.8 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 10 (8,1%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 9.3 |
| GP DNFs | 67 (54,5%) |
| Total GP Laps | 4.869 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
1985 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1985 BRA F1 GP 23 years, 349 days23y, 349d
1995 German F1 Grand Prix1995 GER F1 GP 34 years, 98 days34y, 98d
1988 Detroit F1 Grand Prix1988 USA F1 GP 27 years, 57 days27y, 57d
1994 French F1 Grand Prix1994 FRA F1 GP 33 years, 71 days33y, 71dF1 Career Finishing Positions
Performance Breakdown
Pierluigi Martini Biography
Pierluigi Martini driving the Minardi during the 1989 French F1 GP
Martini began his racing career in go-karts before moving up to Formula 3 and then Formula 2. He made his F1 debut in 1984 with the Toleman team and quickly established himself as a talented driver.
In 1987, Martini joined the Minardi team, where he would spend the majority of his F1 career. Despite driving for a backmarker team, Martini was able to achieve several top-ten finishes and even scored a podium at the 1991 United States Grand Prix.
Martini was known for his consistent performances and excellent racecraft, and his talents did not go unnoticed by other teams. He had a brief stint with the Scuderia Italia team in 1992 before returning to Minardi in 1993.
Martini's F1 career came to an end in 1995 when he was unable to secure a drive for the season. He retired with 119 Grand Prix starts and 18 championship points.
After retiring from F1, Martini continued to race in various series, including the Italian Touring Car Championship and the Le Mans 24 Hours. He also became involved in driver management and driver development programs.
Today, Martini is remembered as a hardworking and determined driver who made the most of his opportunities in F1. His fans still fondly remember his impressive performances and his never-give-up attitude on the track.
Pierluigi Martini Championship Results
Pierluigi Martini F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 |
Minardi |
Ford | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 395 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1994 |
Minardi |
Ford | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 785 | 0 | 0.25 | 4 |
| 1993 |
Minardi |
Ford | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 325 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1992 |
Dallara |
Ferrari | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 660 | 0 | 0.13 | 2 |
| 1991 |
Minardi |
Ferrari | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 760 | 0 | 0.38 | 6 |
| 1990 |
Minardi |
Ford | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 593 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1989 |
Minardi |
Ford | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 496 | 0 | 0.33 | 5 |
| 1988 |
Minardi |
Ford | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 396 | 0 | 0.11 | 1 |
| 1985 |
Minardi Minardi |
Ford Motori Moderni | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 459 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
