Alessandro Zanardi F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Alessandro Zanardi †
F1 career: 1991 - 1999
Driver Profile
| Country |  Italy |
| Height | 1.78 meter / 5 feet 10 inch1.78 m / 5'10" |
| Place of Birth | Castelmaggiore |
| Date of Birth | Oct 23rd 1966 |
| Date of Death | May 1st 2026: 59 years old |
| Season Entries | 5 (1991–1994, 1999) |
| Car Number | 5 |
| Best Qualifying | 4th - 1999 Italian F1 GP |
| Best Result | 6th - 1993 Brazilian F1 GP |
F1 Career Team History
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 44 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 41 |
| Total Points | 1.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.02 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 15.6 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 1 (2,3%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 10.3 |
| GP DNFs | 25 (56,8%) |
| Total GP Laps | 1.574 |
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1991 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1991 ESP F1 GP 24 years, 341 days24y, 341d
1999 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1999 JPN F1 GP 33 years, 8 days33y, 8d
1991 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1991 ESP F1 GP 24 years, 341 days24y, 341d1999 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1999 JPN F1 GP 33 years, 8 days33y, 8dF1 Career Finishing Positions
6th
1
7th
2
8th
3
9th
3
10th
1
11th
2
13th
2
15th
1
16th
1
DNF
25
DNQ
2
DNS
1
DNF Did Not FinishDNQ Did Not QualifyDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Alex Zanardi Championship Results
Alex Zanardi F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 |
 Williams |
 Supertec | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 585 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1994 |
Team Lotus |
Mugen-Honda | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 375 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1993 |
Team Lotus |
 Ford | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 528 | 0 | 0.09 | 1 |
| 1992 |
Minardi |
Lamborghini | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1991 |
 Jordan |
Ford | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Races
Teammates
News
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Alessandro Zanardi — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Alessandro Zanardi start racing in Formula 1?
Alessandro Zanardi started racing in Formula 1 in 1991.
Is Alessandro Zanardi still racing in Formula 1?
Alessandro Zanardi passed away in 2026. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1999.
What nationality is Alessandro Zanardi?
Alessandro Zanardi is Italian.
Which teams has Alessandro Zanardi driven for in Formula 1?
Alessandro Zanardi has driven for Jordan, Minardi, Team Lotus and Williams in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Alessandro Zanardi entered?
Alessandro Zanardi has competed in 44 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
