Christijan Albers
born 16 Apr 1979 · raced 2005–2007
Christijan Albers, a Dutch racer, competed in 46 Formula 1 Grands Prix, primarily with Minardi and Spyker. Known for his aggressive driving style, he often pushed the limits of his machinery. His career highlight came at the 2005 United States Grand Prix, where he finished fifth, securing crucial points for Minardi in a race heavily impacted by tyre withdrawals. Though he achieved no podiums or wins, Albers remained a determined and passionate competitor throughout his time in the sport.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minardi | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19 |
| Spyker MF1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| MF1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Spyker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway | 0 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Bahrain International Circuit | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sepang International Circuit | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Tiago Monteiro18 shared races · Compare with Tiago Monteiro (2006)
- Patrick Friesacher11 shared races · Compare with Patrick Friesacher (2005)
- Adrian Sutil9 shared races · Compare with Adrian Sutil (2007)
- Robert Doornbos8 shared races · Compare with Robert Doornbos (2005)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Christijan Albers vs Adrian Sutil | 5–4 | |
| 2006 | Christijan Albers vs Tiago Monteiro | 7–6 | |
| 2006 | Christijan Albers vs Tiago Monteiro | 3–1 | |
| 2005 | Christijan Albers vs Patrick Friesacher | 9–2 | |
| 2005 | Christijan Albers vs Robert Doornbos | 4–4 |
20079 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Grand Prix | Spyker | 22 | P15 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Spyker | 20 | Refuelling | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Spyker | 22 | P15 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Spyker | 21 | Front wing | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Spyker | 22 | P19 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Spyker | 21 | P14 | 0 |
| Bahrain Grand Prix | Spyker | 22 | P14 | 0 |
| Malaysian Grand Prix | Spyker | 20 | Engine | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Spyker | 21 | Accident | 0 |
Earlier seasons2005–2006 (2 seasons)▾
200618 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Spyker MF1 | 17 | P14 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Spyker MF1 | 16 | Driveshaft | 0 |
| Chinese Grand Prix | Spyker MF1 | 22 | P15 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Spyker MF1 | 18 | P17 | 0 |
| Turkish Grand Prix | MF1 | 22 | Spun off | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | MF1 | 22 | P10 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | MF1 | 21 | Disqualified | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | MF1 | 15 | P15 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | MF1 | 14 | Transmission | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | MF1 | 19 | Accident | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | MF1 | 18 | P15 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | MF1 | 16 | P12 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | MF1 | 18 | Broken wing | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | MF1 | 16 | P13 | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | MF1 | 20 | Accident | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | MF1 | 17 | P11 | 0 |
| Malaysian Grand Prix | MF1 | 15 | P12 | 0 |
| Bahrain Grand Prix | MF1 | 18 | Driveshaft | 0 |
200519 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Grand Prix | Minardi | 18 | P16 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Minardi | 13 | P16 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Minardi | 16 | P14 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Minardi | 18 | P12 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Minardi | 20 | P19 | 0 |
| Turkish Grand Prix | Minardi | 15 | Retired | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Minardi | 17 | +11 Laps | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Minardi | 16 | P13 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Minardi | 18 | P18 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Minardi | 20 | Puncture | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Minardi | 18 | P5 | 4 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Minardi | 15 | P11 | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Minardi | 20 | P17 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Minardi | 14 | P14 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Minardi | 14 | Gearbox | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Minardi | 20 | Hydraulics | 0 |
| Bahrain Grand Prix | Minardi | 18 | P13 | 0 |
| Malaysian Grand Prix | Minardi | 19 | P13 | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Minardi | 17 | Gearbox | 0 |