P3
WCC Position
1
Wins
8
Podiums
2
Poles
67
Points
6
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Benetton contested 17 grands prix in 1997 with Jean Alesi and Gerhard Berger and Alexander Wurz. The team finished P3 in the World Constructors' Championship and scored 67 points, along with 1 win, 8 podiums, and 2 pole positions.
Their best classified finish came at the German Grand Prix, where Gerhard Berger brought the car home in P1. Across the season, Benetton scored in 14 rounds and recorded 6 DNFs.
Scoring rounds
82.4%
Points per round
3.9
Best finish
P1
Race Results
3 pts
Berger
G1043
Alesi
G814-
7 pts
Berger
G326
Alesi
G661
1 pts
Berger
G1261
Alesi
G117-
2 pts
Alesi
G1452
Berger
G1120-
0 pts
Berger
G179-
Alesi
G914-
4 pts
Alesi
G434
Berger
G610-
6 pts
Alesi
G826
Wurz
G1114-
2 pts
Alesi
G852
Wurz
G714-
10 pts
Alesi
G1126
Wurz
G834
11 pts
Berger
G1110
Alesi
G661
0 pts
Berger
G78-
Alesi
G911-
1 pts
Berger
G1561
Alesi
G28-
6 pts
Alesi
G126
Berger
G77-
0 pts
Berger
G1810-
Alesi
G1520-
9 pts
Alesi
G1026
Berger
G743
2 pts
Alesi
G752
Berger
G58-
3 pts
Berger
G843
Alesi
G1013-
| Rnd | Race | Driver | Grid | Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit | Gerhard Berger | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Jean Alesi | 8 | 14 | - | ||
| 2 | Autódromo José Carlos Pace | Gerhard Berger | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Jean Alesi | 6 | 6 | 1 | ||
| 3 | Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | Gerhard Berger | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Jean Alesi | 11 | 7 | - | ||
| 4 | Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | Jean Alesi | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Gerhard Berger | 11 | 20 | - | ||
| 5 | Circuit de Monaco | Gerhard Berger | 17 | 9 | - |
| Jean Alesi | 9 | 14 | - | ||
| 6 | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | Jean Alesi | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Gerhard Berger | 6 | 10 | - | ||
| 7 | Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | Jean Alesi | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Alexander Wurz | 11 | 14 | - | ||
| 8 | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | Jean Alesi | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Alexander Wurz | 7 | 14 | - | ||
| 9 | Silverstone Circuit | Jean Alesi | 11 | 2 | 6 |
| Alexander Wurz | 8 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 10 | Hockenheimring | Gerhard Berger | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Jean Alesi | 6 | 6 | 1 | ||
| 11 | Hungaroring | Gerhard Berger | 7 | 8 | - |
| Jean Alesi | 9 | 11 | - | ||
| 12 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Gerhard Berger | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Jean Alesi | 2 | 8 | - | ||
| 13 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | Jean Alesi | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Gerhard Berger | 7 | 7 | - | ||
| 14 | Red Bull Ring | Gerhard Berger | 18 | 10 | - |
| Jean Alesi | 15 | 20 | - | ||
| 15 | Nürburgring | Jean Alesi | 10 | 2 | 6 |
| Gerhard Berger | 7 | 4 | 3 | ||
| 16 | Suzuka Circuit | Jean Alesi | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Gerhard Berger | 5 | 8 | - | ||
| 17 | Circuito de Jerez | Gerhard Berger | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Jean Alesi | 10 | 13 | - |
Points Accumulation
R1R17
Benetton 1997 season FAQ
Where did Benetton finish in the 1997 F1 constructors' standings?
Benetton finished P3 in the 1997 World Constructors' Championship.
Who drove for Benetton in 1997?
Jean Alesi and Gerhard Berger and Alexander Wurz drove for Benetton in the recorded 1997 results.
How many races did Benetton win in 1997?
Benetton won 1 race in 1997, with 8 podiums and 67 points.
Related Pages
Benetton Profile
Full team history and profile
1997 Season Overview
Complete 1997 F1 season recap
Jean Alesi Profile
Jean Alesi's career profile and season breakdown
Gerhard Berger Profile
Gerhard Berger's career profile and season breakdown
Alexander Wurz Profile
Alexander Wurz's career profile and season breakdown
German Grand Prix 1997
Best team finish: P1
Brazilian Grand Prix 1997
Best team finish: P2