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 Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | 0 | 0 |
| Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 0 | 0 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 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 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 | Zakspeed | Brundle vs DannerMartin Brundle vs Christian Danner | 9–6 |
| 1986 | Arrows | Boutsen vs DannerThierry Boutsen vs Christian Danner | 5–5 |
| 1986 | Osella | Danner vs GhinzaniChristian Danner vs Piercarlo Ghinzani | 2–3 |
198913 racesRial▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 23 | P8 | 0 | |
| 26 | P4 | 3 | |
| 23 | P12 | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 17 | P14 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1985–1987 (3 seasons)▾
198716 racesZakspeed▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | P7 | 0 | |
| 16 | Engine | 0 | |
| 17 | Accident | 0 | |
| 22 | Transmission | 0 | |
| 16 | Accident | 0 | |
| 16 | P9 | 0 | |
| 20 | P9 | 0 | |
| 23 | Engine | 0 | |
| 20 | Halfshaft | 0 | |
| 18 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 19 | Overheating | 0 | |
| 16 | P8 | 0 | |
| — | Excluded | 0 | |
| 20 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 17 | P7 | 0 | |
| 17 | P9 | 0 |
198616 races▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Engine | 0 | |
| 20 | P9 | 0 | |
| 22 | P11 | 0 | |
| 16 | P8 | 0 | |
| 22 | P6 | 1 | |
| 21 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 17 | Turbo | 0 | |
| 23 | Collision | 0 | |
| 18 | P11 | 0 | |
| 19 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 25 | Turbo | 0 | |
| 25 | Engine | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 25 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 23 | Engine | 0 | |
| 24 | Engine | 0 |
19852 racesZakspeed▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Engine | 0 | |
| 22 | Gearbox | 0 |