Paul Frère F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Paul Frère †

F1 career: 1952 - 1956

2nd
Best Finish
4th
Best Quali
1
Podium
3
Points Finishes

Driver Profile

CountryBelgium Belgium
Place of BirthLe havre (France)
Date of BirthJan 30th 1917
Date of DeathFeb 23rd 2008: 91 years old
Season Entries5 (1952–1956)
Car Number6
Best Qualifying4th - 1954 German F1 GP
Best Result2nd - 1956 Belgian F1 GP
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries11
Grand Prix Starts11
Total Points11.00
Avg. Points per GP1.00
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid11.2
GP Podiums1 (9,1%)
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish3 (27,3%)
Avg. GP Position5.8
GP DNFs6 (54,5%)
Total GP Laps307

F1 Career Team History

HWM 1952-1953 Simca 1952 Gordini 1954 Ferrari 1955-1956

Key Career Landmarks

Race1952 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1952 BEL F1 GP 35 years, 144 days35y, 144d1956 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1956 BEL F1 GP 39 years, 125 days39y, 125d
Podium1956 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1956 BEL F1 GP 39 years, 125 days39y, 125donce so far
Points finish1952 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1952 BEL F1 GP 35 years, 144 days35y, 144d1956 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1956 BEL F1 GP 39 years, 125 days39y, 125d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

2nd 1
4th 1
5th 1
8th 1
10th 1
DNF 6
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

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Seasons

Paul Frère Championship Results


8th
1956
15th
1955
78th
1954
48th
1953
19th
1952

 

Paul Frère F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1956 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari1010103606.006
1955 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari20000012201.503
1954 France Gordini France Gordini3000006800.000
1953 United Kingdom HWM United Kingdom Alta2000003100.000
1952 United Kingdom HWM
France Simca		 United Kingdom Alta
France Gordini		3000005000.672
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Paul Frère — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Paul Frère start racing in Formula 1?
Paul Frère started racing in Formula 1 in 1952.
Is Paul Frère still racing in Formula 1?
Paul Frère passed away in 2008. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1956.
How many F1 podiums does Paul Frère have?
Paul Frère has finished on the podium 1 time in Formula 1.
What nationality is Paul Frère?
Paul Frère is Belgian.
Which teams has Paul Frère driven for in Formula 1?
Paul Frère has driven for Simca, HWM, Gordini and Ferrari in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Paul Frère entered?
Paul Frère has competed in 11 Formula 1 Grands Prix.