Canada
- Races
- 10
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
Thierry BOUTSEN
BelgianBorn Jul 13, 1957
0
Championships
3
Race Wins
15
Podiums
1
Pole Positions
163
Races
132
Career Points
Career answer
Thierry Boutsen F1 career at a glance
Across 1983-1993, Thierry Boutsen has 163 recorded Formula 1 race starts, 3 wins, 15 podiums, 1 pole position, and 132 career points. The best recorded championship result is P4 in 1988 with Benetton.
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Thierry Boutsen is a Belgian former Formula 1 driver with a career spanning from 1983 to the mid-1990s. Over 163 races, he secured three wins, 15 podium finishes, and one pole position, accumulating 132 championship points. Boutsen raced for several teams, including Jordan, Ligier, Williams, Benetton, and Arrows, concluding his career with Jordan.
Boutsen's win rate stood at 1.8%, while his podium rate was 9.2%, reflecting consistent point-scoring rather than dominance. Notably, he maintained a zero percent DNF rate, an exceptional statistic indicating reliability and race completion across his career. Despite a career average qualifying position of P1.0, he gained on average 0.66 positions per race, suggesting effective racecraft.
His performance in wet conditions did not yield wins or podiums, and he recorded a single fastest lap. Boutsen's career is marked by steady contributions to midfield and front-running teams without championship success.
Career Statistics
0
Championships
3
Race Wins
15
Podiums
1
Pole Positions
163
Races
132
Career Points
70
DNFs
Win Rate1.8%
Podium Rate9.2%
Pole Rate0.6%
P11.9
Avg Finish Position
P12.5
Avg Grid Position
Season by Season Breakdown
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19930
Jordan
Races
10
Wins
-
Podiums
-
Poles
-
Points0
5 DNFs
1992P14 WDC
Ligier
Races
16
Wins
-
Podiums
-
Poles
-
Points2
9 DNFs
19910
Ligier
Races
16
Wins
-
Podiums
-
Poles
-
Points0
7 DNFs
1990P6 WDC
Williams
Races
16
Wins
1
Podiums
3
Poles
1
Points34
6 DNFs
1989P5 WDC
Williams
Races
16
Wins
2
Podiums
5
Poles
-
Points37
6 DNFs
1988P4 WDC
Benetton
Races
16
Wins
-
Podiums
5
Poles
-
Points27
3 DNFs
1987P8 WDC
Benetton
Races
16
Wins
-
Podiums
1
Poles
-
Points16
9 DNFs
19860
Arrows
Races
16
Wins
-
Podiums
-
Poles
-
Points0
11 DNFs
Points Progression
1993
0P?
1992
2P14
1991
0P?
1990
34P6
1989
37P5
1988
27P4
1987
16P8
1986
0P?
1985
11P11
1984
5P15
1983
0P?
Circuit Records
Australia
- Races
- 8
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
Hungary
- Races
- 8
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 3
- Best
- P1
Belgium
- Races
- 10
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P4
Germany
- Races
- 10
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P6
Italy
- Races
- 10
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P3
Italy
- Races
- 10
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P2
UK
- Races
- 9
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P2
Portugal
- Races
- 9
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P3
Monaco
- Races
- 9
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P4
Mexico
- Races
- 7
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P5
USA
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P3
Brazil
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P5
France
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P9
Japan
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P3
Austria
- Races
- 5
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P4
Spain
- Races
- 5
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P4
UK
- Races
- 4
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P6
South Africa
- Races
- 4
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P6
Netherlands
- Races
- 3
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P12
USA
- Races
- 3
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P3
Brazil
- Races
- 3
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P5
France
- Races
- 3
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P11
Spain
- Races
- 3
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P11
Germany
- Races
- 2
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P4
Belgium
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P21
France
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P11
USA
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P11
UK
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P13
| Circuit | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Gilles VilleneuveCanada | 10 | 1 |
| Adelaide Street CircuitAustralia | 8 | 1 |
| HungaroringHungary | 8 | 1 |
| Circuit de Spa-FrancorchampsBelgium | 10 | - |
| HockenheimringGermany | 10 | - |
| Autodromo Nazionale di MonzaItaly | 10 | - |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino FerrariItaly | 10 | - |
| Silverstone CircuitUK | 9 | - |
| Autódromo do EstorilPortugal | 9 | - |
| Circuit de MonacoMonaco | 9 | - |
| Autódromo Hermanos RodríguezMexico | 7 | - |
| Detroit Street CircuitUSA | 6 | - |
| Autódromo Internacional Nelson PiquetBrazil | 6 | - |
| Circuit Paul RicardFrance | 6 | - |
| Suzuka CircuitJapan | 6 | - |
| Red Bull RingAustria | 5 | - |
| Circuito de JerezSpain | 5 | - |
| Brands HatchUK | 4 | - |
| KyalamiSouth Africa | 4 | - |
| Circuit Park ZandvoortNetherlands | 3 | - |
| Phoenix street circuitUSA | 3 | - |
| Autódromo José Carlos PaceBrazil | 3 | - |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-CoursFrance | 3 | - |
| Circuit de Barcelona-CatalunyaSpain | 3 | - |
| NürburgringGermany | 2 | - |
| ZolderBelgium | 1 | - |
| Dijon-PrenoisFrance | 1 | - |
| Fair ParkUSA | 1 | - |
| Donington ParkUK | 1 | - |
Race Results(163 races)
Grid
20
+/-
-5
Points
0
Status
Gearbox
Grid
24
+/-
+15
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
24
+/-
+11
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
23
+/-
+5
Points
0
Status
Wheel bearing
Grid
20
+/-
+9
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
24
+/-
+12
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
23
+/-
-1
Points
0
Status
Suspension
Grid
21
+/-
+10
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
19
+/-
-4
Points
0
Status
Gearbox
Grid
19
+/-
+6
Points
0
Status
Throttle
Grid
22
+/-
+17
Points
2
Status
FIN
Grid
10
+/-
-15
Points
0
Status
Gearbox
Grid
11
+/-
+3
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
8
+/-
-6
Points
0
Status
Throttle
Grid
7
+/-
-12
Points
0
Status
Spun off
Grid
8
+/-
-15
Points
0
Status
Collision
Grid
8
+/-
+1
Points
0
Status
✓
Grid
13
+/-
+3
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
9
+/-
-6
Points
0
Status
Spun off
Grid
21
+/-
+11
Points
0
Status
FIN
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Thierry Boutsen F1 stats FAQ
How many world championships does Thierry Boutsen have?
Thierry Boutsen has won 0 Formula 1 World Championships.
What is Thierry Boutsen's F1 win rate?
Thierry Boutsen's Formula 1 win rate is 1.8% (3 wins from 163 race starts).
How many F1 races has Thierry Boutsen started?
Thierry Boutsen has 163 recorded Formula 1 race starts, with 15 podiums and 1 pole positions.
What is Thierry Boutsen's best F1 championship finish?
Thierry Boutsen's best recorded Drivers' Championship finish is P4, achieved in 1988 with Benetton.
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