Maurice Trintignant F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Maurice Trintignant †
F1 career: 1950 - 1964
Driver Profile
| Country |  France |
| Place of Birth | Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes |
| Date of Birth | Oct 30th 1917 |
| Date of Death | Feb 12th 2005: 87 years old |
| Season Entries | 15 (1950–1964) |
| Car Number | 22 |
| Best Qualifying | 3rd - 1952 German F1 GP |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 85 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 84 |
| Total Points | 72.33 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.85 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 2 (2,4%) |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 11.3 |
| GP Podiums | 10 (11,8%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 1 (1,2%) |
| GP Points Finish | 21 (24,7%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 6.1 |
| GP DNFs | 41 (48,2%) |
| Total GP Laps | 3.666 |
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 32 years, 203 days32y, 203d
1964 Italian F1 Grand Prix1964 ITA F1 GP 46 years, 312 days46y, 312d
1950 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1950 MON F1 GP 32 years, 203 days32y, 203d1964 Italian F1 Grand Prix1964 ITA F1 GP 46 years, 312 days46y, 312dWin1955 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1955 MON F1 GP 37 years, 204 days37y, 204d1958 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1958 MON F1 GP 40 years, 200 days40y, 200d
1955 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1955 MON F1 GP 37 years, 204 days37y, 204d1958 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1958 MON F1 GP 40 years, 200 days40y, 200dPodium
1954 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1954 BEL F1 GP 36 years, 233 days36y, 233d
1960 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1960 ARG F1 GP 42 years, 100 days42y, 100d
1954 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1954 BEL F1 GP 36 years, 233 days36y, 233d1960 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1960 ARG F1 GP 42 years, 100 days42y, 100d
Points finish1952 French F1 Grand Prix1952 FRA F1 GP 34 years, 250 days34y, 250d
1964 German F1 Grand Prix1964 GER F1 GP 46 years, 277 days46y, 277d
1952 French F1 Grand Prix1952 FRA F1 GP 34 years, 250 days34y, 250d1964 German F1 Grand Prix1964 GER F1 GP 46 years, 277 days46y, 277dF1 Career Finishing Positions
1st
2
2nd
3
3rd
5
4th
4
5th
7
6th
3
7th
4
8th
6
9th
4
11th
3
13th
1
15th
1
DNF
41
WD
2
DNQ
1
DNF Did Not FinishWD WithdrawnDNQ Did Not Qualify
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Maurice Trintignant Championship Results
17th
1964
21st
1963
20th
1962
18th
1961
28th
1960
5th
1959
7th
1958
13th
1957
69th
1956
4th
1955
4th
1954
12th
1953
17th
1952
68th
1951
72nd
1950
Maurice Trintignant F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 |
 BRM |
BRM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 0.50 | 2 |
| 1963 |
BRM Lola Team Lotus |
BRM Climax Climax | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1962 |
Team Lotus |
Climax | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1961 |
Cooper-Climax |
Maserati | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 213 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1960 |
Aston Martin Cooper-Climax Cooper-Climax |
Aston Martin Climax Maserati | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 261 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1959 |
Cooper-Climax |
Climax | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 512 | 1 | 2.38 | 19 |
| 1958 |
BRM Cooper-Climax Maserati |
BRM Climax Maserati | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 387 | 0 | 1.33 | 12 |
| 1957 |
Ferrari |
Ferrari | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 208 | 0 | 1.67 | 5 |
| 1956 |
Bugatti Vanwall |
Bugatti Vanwall | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1955 |
Ferrari |
Ferrari | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 452 | 0 | 1.42 | 11.33 |
| 1954 |
Ferrari |
Ferrari | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 422 | 0 | 2.13 | 17 |
| 1953 |
Gordini |
Gordini | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 364 | 0 | 0.50 | 4 |
| 1952 |
Gordini Simca |
Gordini Gordini | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 186 | 0 | 0.40 | 2 |
| 1951 |
Simca |
Gordini | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1950 |
Simca |
Gordini | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Races
Wins
Podiums
Teammates
Maurice Trintignant — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Maurice Trintignant start racing in Formula 1?
Maurice Trintignant started racing in Formula 1 in 1950.
Is Maurice Trintignant still racing in Formula 1?
Maurice Trintignant passed away in 2005. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1964.
How many Formula 1 races has Maurice Trintignant won?
Maurice Trintignant has won 2 Formula 1 races.
How many F1 podiums does Maurice Trintignant have?
Maurice Trintignant has finished on the podium 10 times in Formula 1.
When did Maurice Trintignant win their first F1 race?
Maurice Trintignant won their first Formula 1 race at the 1955 Monaco F1 GP.
What nationality is Maurice Trintignant?
Maurice Trintignant is French.
Which teams has Maurice Trintignant driven for in Formula 1?
Maurice Trintignant has driven for Simca, Gordini, Bugatti, Vanwall, Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, Cooper-Climax, Team Lotus, Lola and BRM in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Maurice Trintignant entered?
Maurice Trintignant has competed in 85 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
