Jean Behra
Jean Behra, a fiery and tenacious French driver, competed in 57 World Championship Grands Prix. Known for his aggressive driving style and sheer determination, he often extracted the maximum from his machinery, regardless of its capabilities. Behra achieved 9 podium finishes and 0 pole positions during his F1 career, driving for various teams including Gordini, Maserati, and BRM. His passion for racing extended beyond Formula 1, as he was also a successful sports car and motorcycle racer. Behra's career was tragically cut short in 1959 during a sports car race at the AVUS circuit.
57Races
0Wins
9Podiums
31Top 10s
10.55Avg Position
8.11Avg Grid Pos
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 0 | 1.75 | 6 |
| Circuit Bremgarten | 0 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 1.5 | 4 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 1.03 | 4 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 1.2 | 4 |
| Nürburgring | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0.43 | 6 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 0.14 | 6 |
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 0.8 | 5 |
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19593 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P5 | 2 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Engine | 0 |
195810 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moroccan Grand Prix | BRM | 4 | Engine | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | BRM | 8 | Clutch | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | BRM | 4 | P4 | 3 |
| German Grand Prix | BRM | 9 | Suspension | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | BRM | 8 | Suspension | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | BRM | 9 | Fuel pump | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | BRM | 10 | Oil pressure | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | BRM | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | BRM | 2 | Brakes | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | P5 | 2 |
19576 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 5 | Overheating | 0 |
| Pescara Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | Oil leak | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 3 | P6 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 2 | Clutch | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 2 | P6 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 3 | P2 | 6 |
19568 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 13 | Steering | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 5 | Magneto | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 8 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 13 | P3 | 4 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 7 | P3 | 4 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | P7 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | P2 | 6 |
195510 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 6 | P4 | 3 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 3 | Oil leak | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Maserati | 6 | P6 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 13 | P5 | 1 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 5 | Spun off | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Maserati | 5 | P3 | 2 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Maserati | 11 | Spun off | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 7 | P6 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 19 | Engine | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | Accident | 0 |
19548 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Gordini | 18 | Brakes | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Gordini | 12 | Engine | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Gordini | 14 | Clutch | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Gordini | 9 | P10 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Gordini | 5 | Suspension | 0.14 |
| French Grand Prix | Gordini | 17 | P6 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Gordini | 7 | Suspension | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Gordini | 17 | Disqualified | 0 |
19536 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Grand Prix | Gordini | 12 | Oil pressure | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Gordini | 9 | Gearbox | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Gordini | 22 | Fuel pump | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Gordini | 22 | P10 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Gordini | 14 | Engine | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Gordini | 11 | P6 | 0 |
19526 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Gordini | 11 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Gordini | 6 | Electrical | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Gordini | 11 | P5 | 2 |
| French Grand Prix | Gordini | 4 | P7 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Gordini | 5 | Accident | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Gordini | 7 | P3 | 4 |