Christian Danner
born 4 Apr 1958 · raced 1985–1989
37Races
0Wins
0Podiums
11Top 10s
8.8Avg Position
20.58Avg Grid Pos
Christian Danner was a well-respected, though ultimately unfulfilled, talent in Formula 1 during the mid-1980s. A quick and intelligent driver, he made his debut in 1985 and competed for several teams including Zakspeed, Osella, and Rial. Despite flashes of pace and a reputation for technical understanding, Danner raced in 37 Grands Prix without securing a podium finish, often hampered by uncompetitive machinery. He later became a prominent and insightful F1 commentator and pundit, particularly in German-speaking territories.
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 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.
- Martin Brundle15 shared races · Compare with Martin Brundle (1987)
- Thierry Boutsen10 shared races · Compare with Thierry Boutsen (1986)
- Piercarlo Ghinzani5 shared races · Compare with Piercarlo Ghinzani (1986)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Martin Brundle vs Christian Danner | 9–6 | |
| 1986 | Thierry Boutsen vs Christian Danner | 5–5 | |
| 1986 | Christian Danner vs Piercarlo Ghinzani | 2–3 |
198913 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Rial | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Rial | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Rial | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Rial | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Rial | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Rial | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Rial | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Rial | 23 | P8 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Rial | 26 | P4 | 3 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Rial | 23 | P12 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Rial | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Rial | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Rial | 17 | P14 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1985–1987 (3 seasons)▾
198716 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 24 | P7 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 16 | Engine | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 17 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 22 | Transmission | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 16 | Accident | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 16 | P9 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 20 | P9 | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 23 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 20 | Halfshaft | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 18 | Gearbox | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 19 | Overheating | 0 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 16 | P8 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Zakspeed | — | Excluded | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 20 | Brakes | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 17 | P7 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 17 | P9 | 0 |
198616 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Arrows | 24 | Engine | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Arrows | 20 | P9 | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Arrows | 22 | P11 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Arrows | 16 | P8 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Arrows | 22 | P6 | 1 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Arrows | 21 | Suspension | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Arrows | 17 | Turbo | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Arrows | 23 | Collision | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Arrows | 18 | P11 | 0 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Arrows | 19 | Electrical | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Osella | 25 | Turbo | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Osella | 25 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Osella | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Osella | 25 | Electrical | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Osella | 23 | Engine | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Osella | 24 | Engine | 0 |
19852 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 25 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 22 | Gearbox | 0 |