Italy
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- 6
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- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P7
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0
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0
Podiums
0
Pole Positions
79
Races
2
Career Points
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Across 1981-1989, Piercarlo Ghinzani has 79 recorded Formula 1 race starts, 0 wins, 0 podiums, 0 pole positions, and 2 career points. The best recorded championship result is P19 in 1984 with Osella.
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Piercarlo Ghinzani is an Italian former Formula 1 driver whose career spanned from 1981 to 1993. He competed in 79 Grands Prix, representing teams such as Zakspeed, Ligier, and Osella. Despite a lengthy tenure in the sport, Ghinzani did not secure any wins, podiums, or pole positions.
Throughout his career, Ghinzani accumulated a total of 2 championship points and maintained a 0.0% DNF rate, indicating a consistent race finish record. His average positions gained per race stood at +3.95, reflecting a capacity to improve his starting position during races. However, he did not achieve notable success in wet weather conditions, with no wins or podiums recorded under such circumstances.
Ghinzani’s career is marked by longevity rather than competitive dominance, as evidenced by his absence of top-tier results. His win and podium rates remained at zero, underscoring the challenges faced while driving for smaller or less competitive teams during the era.
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Podiums
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Pole Positions
79
Races
2
Career Points
58
DNFs
P18.4
Avg Finish Position
P22.0
Avg Grid Position
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| Circuit | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Autodromo Nazionale di MonzaItaly | 6 | - |
| Detroit Street CircuitUSA | 5 | - |
| HockenheimringGermany | 5 | - |
| Red Bull RingAustria | 5 | - |
| Adelaide Street CircuitAustralia | 5 | - |
| Brands HatchUK | 4 | - |
| Circuit Gilles VilleneuveCanada | 4 | - |
| Autódromo do EstorilPortugal | 4 | - |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino FerrariItaly | 4 | - |
| Circuit Paul RicardFrance | 4 | - |
| Circuit de Spa-FrancorchampsBelgium | 4 | - |
| Silverstone CircuitUK | 3 | - |
| KyalamiSouth Africa | 3 | - |
| Autódromo Internacional Nelson PiquetBrazil | 3 | - |
| Circuit de MonacoMonaco | 3 | - |
| Circuito de JerezSpain | 3 | - |
| HungaroringHungary | 3 | - |
| Autódromo Hermanos RodríguezMexico | 3 | - |
| ZolderBelgium | 2 | - |
| Circuit Park ZandvoortNetherlands | 2 | - |
| Dijon-PrenoisFrance | 1 | - |
| Fair ParkUSA | 1 | - |
| NürburgringGermany | 1 | - |
| Suzuka CircuitJapan | 1 | - |
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21
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+8
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0
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Collision
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25
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+3
Points
0
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Gearbox
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22
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-2
Points
0
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Electrical
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26
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+14
Points
0
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Fuel system
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16
+/-
-3
Points
0
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Engine
Grid
24
+/-
+4
Points
0
Status
Oil leak
Grid
23
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+9
Points
0
Status
FIN
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-
+/-
-
Points
0
Status
Excluded
Grid
22
+/-
+8
Points
0
Status
Engine
Grid
18
+/-
+3
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
23
+/-
+9
Points
0
Status
Gearbox
Grid
25
+/-
+1
Points
0
Status
Gearbox
Grid
22
+/-
+1
Points
0
Status
Ignition
Grid
24
+/-
+11
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
21
+/-
+8
Points
0
Status
Water leak
Grid
23
+/-
-1
Points
0
Status
Ignition
Grid
23
+/-
+1
Points
0
Status
Ignition
Grid
19
+/-
+11
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
18
+/-
+10
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
25
+/-
+13
Points
0
Status
FIN
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Piercarlo Ghinzani has won 0 Formula 1 World Championships.
Piercarlo Ghinzani's Formula 1 win rate is 0.0% (0 wins from 79 race starts).
Piercarlo Ghinzani has 79 recorded Formula 1 race starts, with 0 podiums and 0 pole positions.
Piercarlo Ghinzani's best recorded Drivers' Championship finish is P19, achieved in 1984 with Osella.
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