Vittorio Brambilla
born 11 Nov 1937 · raced 1974–1980
74Races
1Wins
1Podiums
1Poles
25Top 10s
9.41Avg Position
13.31Avg Grid Pos
Vittorio Brambilla, known as "The Monza Gorilla" for his aggressive and spectacular driving style, brought a raw, unbridled energy to Formula 1 in the 1970s. Campaigning primarily for March, he was a tenacious competitor who earned a memorable, if rain-shortened, victory at the 1975 Austrian Grand Prix, famously crashing after crossing the finish line in his excitement. Despite his wild reputation, Brambilla was a respected figure who competed in 74 Grands Prix, securing 1 podium finishes and 1 wins during his career. His fearless approach embodied an era of true gladiatorial racing.
All-time records
Where Vittorio Brambilla ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 21st in Oldest F1 Race Winners (37y 279d)
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 1 | 1 | 8.5 | 41 |
| Surtees | 0 | 0 | 7 | 29 |
| Alfa Romeo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Ring | 1 | 1.3 | 5 |
| Zolder | 0 | 0.75 | 4 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 0.17 | 6 |
| Scandinavian Raceway | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Watkins Glen | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jarama | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Long Beach | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Brands Hatch | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit Paul Ricard | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kyalami | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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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.
- Hans-Joachim Stuck24 shared races · Compare with Hans-Joachim Stuck (1976)
- Ronnie Peterson15 shared races · Compare with Ronnie Peterson (1976)
- Lella Lombardi10 shared races · Compare with Lella Lombardi (1975)
- Hans Binder9 shared races · Compare with Hans Binder (1977)
- Rupert Keegan4 shared races · Compare with Rupert Keegan (1978)
- Vern Schuppan3 shared races · Compare with Vern Schuppan (1977)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Vittorio Brambilla vs Rupert Keegan | 4–0 | |
| 1977 | Hans Binder vs Vittorio Brambilla | 4–5 | |
| 1977 | Vittorio Brambilla vs Vern Schuppan | 3–0 | |
| 1976 | Vittorio Brambilla vs Ronnie Peterson | 6–9 | |
| 1976 | Vittorio Brambilla vs Hans-Joachim Stuck | 7–4 | |
| 1975 | Vittorio Brambilla vs Lella Lombardi | 5–5 | |
| 1975 | Vittorio Brambilla vs Hans-Joachim Stuck | 3–1 | |
| 1974 | Vittorio Brambilla vs Hans-Joachim Stuck | 4–4 |
19802 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 19 | Spun off | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 22 | Accident | 0 |
Earlier seasons1974–1979 (6 seasons)▾
19793 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 18 | Fuel system | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 22 | P12 | 0 |
197814 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Surtees | 23 | Accident | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Surtees | 22 | Disqualified | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Surtees | 21 | P6 | 1 |
| German Grand Prix | Surtees | 20 | Fuel system | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Surtees | 25 | P9 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Surtees | 19 | P17 | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Surtees | 18 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Surtees | 16 | P7 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Surtees | 12 | P13 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Surtees | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Surtees | 17 | Transmission | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Surtees | 19 | P12 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Surtees | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Surtees | 12 | P18 | 0 |
197717 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | Surtees | 9 | P8 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Surtees | 15 | P6 | 1 |
| United States Grand Prix | Surtees | 11 | P19 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Surtees | 10 | Accident | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Surtees | 22 | P12 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Surtees | 13 | P15 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Surtees | 10 | P5 | 2 |
| British Grand Prix | Surtees | 8 | P8 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Surtees | 11 | P13 | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Surtees | 13 | Fuel pressure | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Surtees | 12 | P4 | 3 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Surtees | 14 | P8 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Surtees | 11 | Accident | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Surtees | 11 | Accident | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Surtees | 14 | P7 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Surtees | 11 | Accident | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Surtees | 13 | P7 | 0 |
197616 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | March | 8 | Electrical | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | March | 12 | Tyre | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | March | 3 | P14 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | March | 16 | P7 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | March | 7 | P6 | 1 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | March | 7 | Accident | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | March | 13 | Accident | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | March | 10 | Accident | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | March | 11 | Oil pressure | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | March | 15 | P10 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | March | 9 | Suspension | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | March | 5 | Halfshaft | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | March | 6 | Suspension | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | March | 20 | Accident | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | March | 5 | P8 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | March | 7 | Oil leak | 0 |
197514 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | March | 6 | P7 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | March | 9 | Clutch | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | March | 8 | P1 | 4.5 |
| German Grand Prix | March | 11 | Suspension | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | March | 5 | P6 | 1 |
| French Grand Prix | March | 8 | Chassis | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | March | 11 | Suspension | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | March | 1 | Transmission | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | March | 3 | Brakes | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | March | 5 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | March | 5 | P5 | 1 |
| South African Grand Prix | March | 7 | Radiator | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | March | 17 | Engine | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | March | 12 | P9 | 0 |
197412 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | March | 25 | Fuel system | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | March | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | March | 13 | Accident | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | March | 20 | P6 | 1 |
| German Grand Prix | March | 23 | P13 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | March | 16 | Fuel system | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | March | 16 | P11 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | March | 15 | P10 | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | March | 17 | P10 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | March | 15 | Collision | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | March | 31 | P9 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | March | 19 | P10 | 0 |