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F1 Report

Simca

15Races
0Wins
0Podiums
7Top 10s
14Avg Position
13.93Avg Grid Pos

Simca, a prominent French automaker, had a brief but intriguing connection to Formula 1 through its engine development. While never entering as a full constructor, Simca engines powered Gordini's efforts in the early 1950s. This collaboration saw Simca provide the four-cylinder powerplants for the Type 16 and Type 32 cars. Despite their limited F1 footprint, these Simca-powered entries contributed to the rich tapestry of early Grand Prix racing.

Top Drivers

Driver
Wins
Podiums
Points
Races
Robert Manzon0037
Maurice Trintignant0027
Aldo Gordini0001
Robert O'Brien0001
Max de Terra0001
Georges Berger0001
Prince Bira0002
Johnny Claes0003
Pablo Birger0001
Paul Frère0001
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Top Circuits

Circuit
Wins
Avg Points
Races
Autodromo Nazionale di Monza003
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Simca season-by-season championship record
SeasonConstructors' positionWinsPoints
1953—00
1952—02
1951—00
1950—03
Teammate head-to-head battles at Simca
SeasonMatchupRace
1951André Simon vs Maurice Trintignant2–1
1951Robert Manzon vs Maurice Trintignant2–0
1951Robert Manzon vs André Simon2–1
Drivers who have raced for Simca
DriverSeasonsRacesWins
M. Trintignant1950–195270
R. Manzon1950–195170
A. Simon195140
J. Claes195230
P. Bira195220
P. Birger195310
G. Berger195310
P. Frère195210
M. de Terra195210
R. O'Brien195210
A. Gordini195110