Mark Blundell
born 8 Apr 1966 · raced 1991–1995
Mark Blundell carved out a solid, if unspectacular, Formula 1 career in the 1990s, often demonstrating impressive speed when given the machinery. Debuting in 1991, he competed in 61 Grands Prix, securing 3 podium finishes. His aggressive yet smooth driving style earned him respect, particularly during his stints with Ligier and Tyrrell, and he notably outqualified his highly-rated teammate Mika Häkkinen at McLaren in 1995. While a Grand Prix victory eluded him, Blundell found significant success in sports car racing, including an outright win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1992.
All-time records
Where Mark Blundell ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- =12th in Most F1 Podiums Without a Win (3 podiums)
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 0 | 1.33 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 1.25 |
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 1 |
| Adelaide Street Circuit | 0 | 0.75 |
| Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 0 | 0.75 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0.75 |
| Hungaroring | 0 | 0.5 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 0.5 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0.5 |
| Autódromo do Estoril | 0 | 0 |
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.
- Martin Brundle28 shared races · Compare with Martin Brundle (1993)
- Ukyo Katayama16 shared races · Compare with Ukyo Katayama (1994)
- Mika Häkkinen13 shared races · Compare with Mika Häkkinen (1995)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | McLaren | Blundell vs HäkkinenMark Blundell vs Mika Häkkinen | 7–6 |
| 1994 | Tyrrell | Blundell vs KatayamaMark Blundell vs Ukyo Katayama | 9–7 |
| 1993 | Ligier | Blundell vs BrundleMark Blundell vs Martin Brundle | 8–8 |
| 1991 | Brabham | Blundell vs BrundleMark Blundell vs Martin Brundle | 7–5 |
14 circuitsShow all▾
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Hockenheimring
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Adelaide Street Circuit
- Circuit de Monaco
- Silverstone Circuit
- Hungaroring
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Suzuka Circuit
- Autódromo do Estoril
199515 racesMcLaren▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | P4 | 3 | |
| 23 | P7 | 0 | |
| 10 | P9 | 0 | |
| 10 | Accident | 0 | |
| 12 | P9 | 0 | |
| 9 | P4 | 3 | |
| 6 | P5 | 2 | |
| 13 | Fuel leak | 0 | |
| 8 | Engine | 0 | |
| 10 | P5 | 2 | |
| 13 | P114 places worse than season average (P6.5) | 0 | |
| 10 | Engine | 0 | |
| 10 | P5 | 2 | |
| 17 | Oil leak | 0 | |
| 9 | P6 | 1 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Mark Blundell’s average finish in 1995 (P6.5, retirements excluded).
Earlier seasons1991–1994 (3 seasons)▾
199416 racesTyrrell▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Accident | 0 | |
| 13 | Engine | 0 | |
| 14 | P135 places worse than season average (P7.9) | 0 | |
| 12 | Engine | 0 | |
| 21 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 12 | P5 | 2 | |
| 11 | P5 | 2 | |
| 7 | Collision | 0 | |
| 11 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 17 | P10 | 0 | |
| 13 | P10 | 0 | |
| 11 | P35 places better than season average (P7.9) | 4 | |
| 10 | Engine | 0 | |
| 12 | P9 | 0 | |
| 12 | Collision | 0 | |
| 12 | Spun off | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Mark Blundell’s average finish in 1994 (P7.9, retirements excluded).
199316 racesLigier▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | P9 | 0 | |
| 17 | P7 | 0 | |
| 10 | Accident | 0 | |
| 14 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 15 | P114 places worse than season average (P6.6) | 0 | |
| 12 | P7 | 0 | |
| 5 | P3 | 4 | |
| 9 | P7 | 0 | |
| 4 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 10 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 21 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 12 | P7 | 0 | |
| 7 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 21 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 10 | P5 | 2 | |
| 8 | P3 | 4 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Mark Blundell’s average finish in 1993 (P6.6, retirements excluded).
199116 racesBrabham▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | P176 places worse than season average (P11.0) | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| 12 | Engine | 0 | |
| 15 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 11 | P12 | 0 | |
| 13 | P65 places better than season average (P11.0) | 1 | |
| 20 | Tyre | 0 | |
| 21 | P12 | 0 | |
| 12 | Engine | 0 | |
| 17 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 12 | Engine | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 19 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 23 | P8 | 0 | |
| 25 | Engine | 0 | |
| 24 | Spun off | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Mark Blundell’s average finish in 1991 (P11.0, retirements excluded).