P5
Championship
1
Wins
2
Podiums
1
Poles
27
Points
1
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Gerhard Berger contested 14 grands prix in 1997 for Benetton and finished P5 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 27 points, 1 win, 2 podiums, and 1 pole position.
Their best result came at the German Grand Prix, where Gerhard Berger finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 7 races and reached the flag in 14 classified finishes, with 1 DNF.
Average classified finish
P7.1
Podium rate
14.3%
Net positions gained
+28
Race Results
P4
R1Grid 10
P2
6 pts
R2Grid 3
P6
1 pts
R3Grid 12⚡ FL
P20
R4Grid 11Spun off
P9
R5Grid 17+2 Laps
P10
R6Grid 6
P1
10 pts
R10Grid 1Quali P1⚡ FL
P8
R11Grid 7
P6
1 pts
R12Grid 15
P7
R13Grid 7
P10
R14Grid 18+1 Lap
P4
R15Grid 7
P8
R16Grid 5
P4
3 pts
R17Grid 8
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit | - | 10 | 4 | +6 | 3 |
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | - | 3 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | - | 12 | 6 | +6 | 1⚡ |
| 4 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | - | 11 | 20 | -9 | - |
| 5 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 17 | 9 | +8 | - |
| 6 | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | - | 6 | 10 | -4 | - |
| 10 | Hockenheimring | 1 | 1 | 1 | ±0 | 10⚡ |
| 11 | Hungaroring | - | 7 | 8 | -1 | - |
| 12 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | - | 15 | 6 | +9 | 1 |
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 7 | 7 | ±0 | - |
| 14 | Red Bull Ring | - | 18 | 10 | +8 | - |
| 15 | Nürburgring | - | 7 | 4 | +3 | 3 |
| 16 | Suzuka Circuit | - | 5 | 8 | -3 | - |
| 17 | Circuito de Jerez | - | 8 | 4 | +4 | 3 |
Points Accumulation
R1R14
Gerhard Berger 1997 season FAQ
How did Gerhard Berger finish in the 1997 F1 standings?
Gerhard Berger finished P5 in the 1997 World Drivers' Championship with Benetton.
How many races did Gerhard Berger win in 1997?
Gerhard Berger won 1 race in 1997, with 2 podiums and 1 pole position.
What was Gerhard Berger's best result in 1997?
Gerhard Berger's best 1997 result was P1 at the German Grand Prix.
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German Grand Prix 1997
Gerhard Berger finished P1
Brazilian Grand Prix 1997
Gerhard Berger finished P2
Australian Grand Prix 1997
Gerhard Berger finished P4