Louis Chiron
born 3 Aug 1899 · raced 1950–1956
15Races
0Wins
1Podiums
6Top 10s
8Avg Position
15.13Avg Grid Pos
Louis Chiron, a true pioneer of motorsport, embodied the spirit of early Grand Prix racing. His career spanned decades, from the voiturette era to the nascent Formula 1 World Championship, competing in 15 races. Known for his elegant driving style and remarkable longevity, Chiron was a formidable competitor, securing 1 podium finishes and famously finishing third at the 1950 Monaco Grand Prix at 50 years old. His dedication and passion for racing made him a revered figure in the sport's formative years.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Pod.Podiums | PtsPoints (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Talbot-Lago | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lancia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OSCA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 0 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 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.
- Louis Rosier6 shared races · Compare with Louis Rosier (1951)
- Yves Cabantous5 shared races · Compare with Yves Cabantous (1951)
- Philippe Étancelin4 shared races · Compare with Philippe Étancelin (1951)
- Pierre Levegh3 shared races · Compare with Pierre Levegh (1951)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Talbot-Lago | Chiron vs RosierLouis Chiron vs Louis Rosier | 1–5 |
| 1951 | Talbot-Lago | Cabantous vs ChironYves Cabantous vs Louis Chiron | 4–1 |
| 1951 | Talbot-Lago | Chiron vs ÉtancelinLouis Chiron vs Philippe Étancelin | 2–2 |
| 1951 | Talbot-Lago | Chiron vs LeveghLouis Chiron vs Pierre Levegh | 1–2 |
2 circuitsShow all▾
19561 raceMaserati▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Engine | 0 |
Earlier seasons1950–1955 (4 seasons)▾
19551 raceLancia▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | P6 | 0 |
19532 racesOSCA▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | P10 | 0 | |
| 25 | P15 | 0 |
19517 races▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
Talbot-LagoSpanish GPSpanish Grand Prix | 12 | Ignition | 0 |
Talbot-LagoItalian GPItalian Grand Prix | 17 | Ignition | 0 |
Talbot-LagoGerman GPGerman Grand Prix | 13 | Ignition | 0 |
Talbot-LagoBritish GPBritish Grand Prix | 13 | Brakes | 0 |
Talbot-LagoFrench GPFrench Grand Prix | 8 | P6 | 0 |
Talbot-LagoBelgian GPBelgian Grand Prix | 9 | Engine | 0 |
MaseratiSwiss GPSwiss Grand Prix | 19 | P7 | 0 |
19505 racesMaserati▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Oil pressure | 0 | |
| 13 | Engine | 0 | |
| 16 | P9 | 0 | |
| 8 | P3 | 4 | |
| 11 | Clutch | 0 |