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Riccardo Patrese F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Riccardo Patrese
F1 career: 1977 - 1993
Driver Profile
| Country |  Italy |
| Height | 1.76 meter / 5 feet 9 inch1.76 m / 5'9" |
| Place of Birth | Padua |
| Date of Birth | Apr 17th 1954: 72 years old |
| Season Entries | 17 (1977–1993) |
| Car Number | 6 |
F1 Career Team History
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 257 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 256 |
| Total Points | 281.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 1.09 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 6 (2,3%) |
| Wins from pole | 2 (0,8%) |
| Pole Positions | 8 (3,1%) |
| Front Row Starts | 28 (10,9%) |
| Avg. GP Grid | 9.3 |
| GP Podiums | 37 (14,4%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 13 (5,1%) |
| GP Points Finish | 73 (28,4%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 6.3 |
| GP DNFs | 144 (56,0%) |
| Total GP Laps | 11.345 |
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1977 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1977 MON F1 GP 23 years, 35 days23y, 35d
1993 Australian F1 Grand Prix1993 AUS F1 GP 39 years, 204 days39y, 204d
1977 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1977 MON F1 GP 23 years, 35 days23y, 35d1993 Australian F1 Grand Prix1993 AUS F1 GP 39 years, 204 days39y, 204dPole1981 USA West F1 Grand Prix1981 USA F1 GP 26 years, 332 days26y, 332d
1992 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix1992 HUN F1 GP 38 years, 121 days38y, 121d
1992 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix1992 HUN F1 GP 38 years, 121 days38y, 121dWin1982 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1982 MON F1 GP 28 years, 36 days28y, 36d
1992 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1992 JPN F1 GP 38 years, 191 days38y, 191d
1982 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1982 MON F1 GP 28 years, 36 days28y, 36d1992 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1992 JPN F1 GP 38 years, 191 days38y, 191dPodium
1978 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1978 SWE F1 GP 24 years, 61 days24y, 61d1993 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix1993 HUN F1 GP 39 years, 120 days39y, 120d
1978 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1978 SWE F1 GP 24 years, 61 days24y, 61d1993 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix1993 HUN F1 GP 39 years, 120 days39y, 120dFastest lap1982 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1982 MON F1 GP 28 years, 36 days28y, 36d
1992 German F1 Grand Prix1992 GER F1 GP 38 years, 100 days38y, 100d
1982 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1982 MON F1 GP 28 years, 36 days28y, 36d1992 German F1 Grand Prix1992 GER F1 GP 38 years, 100 days38y, 100dPoints finish1977 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1977 JPN F1 GP 23 years, 189 days23y, 189d1993 Italian F1 Grand Prix1993 ITA F1 GP 39 years, 148 days39y, 148d
1977 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1977 JPN F1 GP 23 years, 189 days23y, 189d1993 Italian F1 Grand Prix1993 ITA F1 GP 39 years, 148 days39y, 148dWin from pole
1991 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1991 MEX F1 GP 37 years, 60 days37y, 60d
1991 Portuguese F1 Grand Prix1991 POR F1 GP 37 years, 158 days37y, 158d
1991 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1991 MEX F1 GP 37 years, 60 days37y, 60d1991 Portuguese F1 Grand Prix1991 POR F1 GP 37 years, 158 days37y, 158dF1 Career Finishing Positions
1st
6
2nd
17
3rd
14
4th
8
5th
15
6th
12
7th
5
8th
5
9th
13
10th
4
11th
4
12th
1
13th
3
14th
3
15th
2
DNF
144
DNS
1
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Bio
Riccardo Patrese Biography
Ricciardo Patrese during the 1989 Briitsh F1 Grand Prix
Riccardo Patrese was born on April 17th, 1954, in Padua, Italy. He grew up with a passion for motorsports and dreamed of becoming a professional race car driver. At the age of 15, he started competing in go-karting races, where he quickly demonstrated his talent and passion for the sport.
In 1974, Patrese made his debut in the European Formula 2 Championship, finishing in third place in his first race. He continued to impress with his racing skills and was eventually offered a seat in the Formula 1 Championship with the Shadow team in 1977.
Patrese's first few seasons in F1 were marked by inconsistency, but he eventually found his stride and became a formidable competitor in the sport. In 1982, he joined the Brabham team and won his first race at the Monaco Grand Prix, beating out fellow F1 legends Alain Prost and Niki Lauda.
Over the course of his 17-year career, Patrese competed for several top teams, including Williams, Benetton, and Alfa Romeo. He won six races and achieved 37 podium finishes, securing his place as one of the most successful drivers of his era.
But Patrese's career was not without controversy. He was involved in several high-profile incidents, including a collision with Ayrton Senna at the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix that ended Senna's championship hopes. Patrese also faced criticism for his aggressive driving style, which often put his fellow drivers in danger.
Despite these challenges, Patrese remained a beloved figure in the F1 community. He retired from racing in 1993, but his legacy lives on as one of the sport's most talented and charismatic drivers. Today, he remains involved in motorsports as a commentator and mentor to young drivers, inspiring a new generation of F1 champions.
Seasons
Riccardo Patrese Championship Results
5th
1993
2nd
1992
3rd
1991
7th
1990
3rd
1989
11th
1988
13th
1987
17th
1986
25th
1985
13th
1984
9th
1983
10th
1982
11th
1981
9th
1980
20th
1979
12th
1978
20th
1977
Riccardo Patrese F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 |
Benetton |
 Ford | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 823 | 0 | 1.25 | 20 |
| 1992 |
 Williams |
 Renault | 16 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 882 | 3 | 3.50 | 56 |
| 1991 |
Williams |
Renault | 16 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 783 | 2 | 3.31 | 53 |
| 1990 |
Williams |
Renault | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 915 | 4 | 1.44 | 23 |
| 1989 |
Williams |
Renault | 16 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 883 | 1 | 2.50 | 40 |
| 1988 |
Williams |
Judd | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 738 | 0 | 0.50 | 8 |
| 1987 |
Brabham Williams |
BMW Honda | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 655 | 0 | 0.38 | 6 |
| 1986 |
Brabham |
BMW | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 610 | 0 | 0.13 | 2 |
| 1985 |
 Alfa Romeo |
Alfa Romeo | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 456 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1984 |
Alfa Romeo |
Alfa Romeo | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 596 | 0 | 0.50 | 8 |
| 1983 |
Brabham |
BMW | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 616 | 1 | 0.87 | 13 |
| 1982 |
Brabham Brabham |
Ford BMW | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 550 | 2 | 1.40 | 21 |
| 1981 |
Arrows |
Ford | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 579 | 0 | 0.67 | 10 |
| 1980 |
Arrows |
Ford | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 599 | 0 | 0.50 | 7 |
| 1979 |
Arrows |
Ford | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 610 | 0 | 0.14 | 2 |
| 1978 |
Arrows |
Ford | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 641 | 0 | 0.79 | 11 |
| 1977 |
Shadow |
Ford | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 409 | 0 | 0.11 | 1 |
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
Teammates
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Riccardo Patrese — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Riccardo Patrese start racing in Formula 1?
Riccardo Patrese started racing in Formula 1 in 1977.
Is Riccardo Patrese still racing in Formula 1?
No, Riccardo Patrese last competed in Formula 1 in 1993.
How many Formula 1 races has Riccardo Patrese won?
Riccardo Patrese has won 6 Formula 1 races.
How many F1 podiums does Riccardo Patrese have?
Riccardo Patrese has finished on the podium 37 times in Formula 1.
When did Riccardo Patrese win their first F1 race?
Riccardo Patrese won their first Formula 1 race at the 1982 Monaco F1 GP.
What nationality is Riccardo Patrese?
Riccardo Patrese is Italian.
Which teams has Riccardo Patrese driven for in Formula 1?
Riccardo Patrese has driven for Shadow, Arrows, Alfa Romeo, Brabham, Williams and Benetton in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Riccardo Patrese entered?
Riccardo Patrese has competed in 257 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
