Érik Comas
born 28 Sept 1963 · raced 1991–1994
58Races
0Wins
0Podiums
24Top 10s
9.28Avg Position
18.1Avg Grid Pos
Érik Comas was a French driver whose Formula 1 career spanned four seasons, marked by both promise and misfortune. Debuting in 1991, he often showcased speed in challenging machinery, particularly with Ligier. His career is perhaps most remembered for the dramatic accident at Spa-Francorchamps in 1992, from which Ayrton Senna famously came to his aid. Comas competed in 58 Grands Prix, ultimately not securing any wins or podium finishes, but earning respect for his perseverance.
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 0.5 | 4 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | 0 | 0.5 | 4 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0.25 | 4 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 0.25 | 4 |
| Adelaide Street Circuit | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Autódromo do Estoril | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Suzuka Circuit | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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.
- Thierry Boutsen28 shared races · Compare with Thierry Boutsen (1992)
- Philippe Alliot14 shared races · Compare with Philippe Alliot (1993)
- Olivier Beretta9 shared races · Compare with Olivier Beretta (1994)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Olivier Beretta vs Érik Comas | 3–6 | |
| 1993 | Philippe Alliot vs Érik Comas | 9–5 | |
| 1992 | Thierry Boutsen vs Érik Comas | 3–11 | |
| 1991 | Thierry Boutsen vs Érik Comas | 6–7 |
14 circuitsShow all▾
- Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
- Hockenheimring
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Circuit de Monaco
- Silverstone Circuit
- Hungaroring
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Suzuka Circuit
- Autódromo do Estoril
- Adelaide Street Circuit
199415 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | Larrousse | 22 | P9 | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Larrousse | 23 | Alternator | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Larrousse | 22 | Suspension | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Larrousse | 24 | P8 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Larrousse | 22 | Engine | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Larrousse | 21 | P8 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Larrousse | 22 | P6 | 1 |
| British Grand Prix | Larrousse | 22 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Larrousse | 20 | P11 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Larrousse | 21 | Clutch | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Larrousse | 16 | Radiator | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Larrousse | 13 | P10 | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Larrousse | 18 | Withdrew | 0 |
| Pacific Grand Prix | Larrousse | 16 | P6 | 1 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Larrousse | 13 | P9 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1991–1993 (3 seasons)▾
199316 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Larrousse | 21 | P12 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Larrousse | 21 | Engine | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Larrousse | 22 | P11 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Larrousse | 20 | P6 | 1 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Larrousse | 19 | Fuel pump | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Larrousse | 18 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Larrousse | 16 | Gearbox | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Larrousse | 17 | Halfshaft | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Larrousse | 9 | P16 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Larrousse | 13 | P8 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Larrousse | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Larrousse | 14 | P9 | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Larrousse | 17 | Engine | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Larrousse | 17 | P9 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Larrousse | 17 | P10 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Larrousse | 19 | Engine | 0 |
199216 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Ligier | 9 | Engine | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | Engine | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Ligier | 14 | Engine | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 15 | Spun off | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | — | Withdrew | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | Collision | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ligier | 7 | P6 | 1 |
| British Grand Prix | Ligier | 10 | P8 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ligier | 10 | P5 | 2 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 22 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 23 | P10 | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Ligier | 13 | P9 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ligier | 10 | Spun off | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 15 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Ligier | 26 | P9 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ligier | 13 | P7 | 0 |
199116 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Ligier | 22 | P18 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Ligier | 20 | Alternator | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ligier | 25 | Electrical | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Ligier | 23 | P11 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 22 | P11 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 26 | Engine | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Ligier | 25 | P10 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ligier | 26 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ligier | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ligier | 14 | P11 | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Ligier | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 26 | P8 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 26 | P10 | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Ligier | 19 | P10 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 23 | Engine | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Ligier | — | Did not qualify | 0 |