Patrick Depailler
born 9 Aug 1944 · raced 1972–1980
Patrick Depailler was a flamboyant and highly skilled French driver, tragically taken too soon. Known for his attacking style and natural car control, he was a key figure in Tyrrell's post-championship era, often outshining his teammates. Despite his immense talent, Depailler's career was plagued by accidents and ill-fortune, limiting him to 2 victories and 19 podium finishes across 95 starts. His wins came at Monaco in 1978 and Spain in 1979.
All-time records
Where Patrick Depailler ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 21st in Longest Wait for a First F1 Win (68 races)
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Pod.Podiums | PtsPoints (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell | 1 | 17 | 119 |
| Ligier | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| Alfa Romeo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Mosport International Raceway | 0 | 4.67 |
| Scandinavian Raceway | 0 | 3 |
| Long Beach | 0 | 2.6 |
| Kyalami | 0 | 2.43 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 1 | 2.43 |
| Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 0 | 2 |
| Jarama | 1 | 1.8 |
| Circuit Paul Ricard | 0 | 1.75 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 0 | 1.67 |
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 1.2 |
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.
- Jody Scheckter45 shared races · Compare with Jody Scheckter (1976)
- Ronnie Peterson17 shared races · Compare with Ronnie Peterson (1977)
- Didier Pironi16 shared races · Compare with Didier Pironi (1978)
- Bruno Giacomelli8 shared races · Compare with Bruno Giacomelli (1980)
- Jacques Laffite7 shared races · Compare with Jacques Laffite (1979)
- Alessandro Pesenti-Rossi3 shared races · Compare with Alessandro Pesenti-Rossi (1976)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Alfa Romeo | Depailler vs GiacomelliPatrick Depailler vs Bruno Giacomelli | 3–5 |
| 1979 | Ligier | Depailler vs LaffitePatrick Depailler vs Jacques Laffite | 3–4 |
| 1978 | Tyrrell | Depailler vs PironiPatrick Depailler vs Didier Pironi | 10–6 |
| 1977 | Tyrrell | Depailler vs PetersonPatrick Depailler vs Ronnie Peterson | 11–6 |
| 1976 | Tyrrell | Depailler vs ScheckterPatrick Depailler vs Jody Scheckter | 6–10 |
| 1976 | Tyrrell | Depailler vs Pesenti-RossiPatrick Depailler vs Alessandro Pesenti-Rossi | 1–2 |
| 1975 | Tyrrell | Depailler vs ScheckterPatrick Depailler vs Jody Scheckter | 7–7 |
| 1974 | Tyrrell | Depailler vs ScheckterPatrick Depailler vs Jody Scheckter | 6–9 |
19808 racesAlfa Romeo▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Engine | 0 | |
| 10 | Handling | 0 | |
| 7 | Engine | 0 | |
| 10 | Exhaust | 0 | |
| 3 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 7 | Not classified | 0 | |
| 21 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 23 | Engine | 0 |
Earlier seasons1972–1979 (7 seasons)▾
19797 races, 1 winLigier▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | P5 | 2 | |
| 2 | Accident | 0 | |
| 2 | P1 | 9 | |
| 4 | P5 | 2 | |
| 5 | Accident | 0 | |
| 2 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | P4 | 3 |
197816 races, 1 winTyrrell▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | P5 | 2 | |
| 12 | Wheel | 0 | |
| 16 | P117 places worse than season average (P3.9) | 0 | |
| 12 | Engine | 0 | |
| 14 | P2 | 6 | |
| 13 | Accident | 0 | |
| 10 | P4 | 3 | |
| 13 | Engine | 0 | |
| 12 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 12 | Engine | 0 | |
| 13 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 5 | P1 | 9 | |
| 12 | P3 | 4 | |
| 11 | P2 | 6 | |
| 11 | Accident | 0 | |
| 10 | P3 | 4 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Patrick Depailler’s average finish in 1978 (P3.9, retirements excluded).
197717 racesTyrrell▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | P3 | 4 | |
| 6 | P24 places better than season average (P6.4) | 6 | |
| 8 | P148 places worse than season average (P6.4) | 0 | |
| 13 | Engine | 0 | |
| 11 | Engine | 0 | |
| 10 | P137 places worse than season average (P6.4) | 0 | |
| 15 | Engine | 0 | |
| 18 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 12 | Accident | 0 | |
| 6 | P4 | 3 | |
| 5 | P8 | 0 | |
| 8 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 10 | Engine | 0 | |
| 12 | P4 | 3 | |
| 4 | P3 | 4 | |
| 6 | Accident | 0 | |
| 3 | Overheating | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Patrick Depailler’s average finish in 1977 (P6.4, retirements excluded).
197616 racesTyrrell▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | P2 | 6 | |
| 7 | Fuel pipe | 0 | |
| 4 | P2 | 6 | |
| 4 | P6 | 1 | |
| 14 | P7 | 0 | |
| 13 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 3 | Accident | 0 | |
| 5 | Engine | 0 | |
| 3 | P2 | 6 | |
| 4 | P2 | 6 | |
| 4 | P3 | 4 | |
| 4 | Engine | 0 | |
| 3 | Accident | 0 | |
| 2 | P3 | 4 | |
| 6 | P95 places worse than season average (P3.8) | 0 | |
| 9 | P2 | 6 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Patrick Depailler’s average finish in 1976 (P3.8, retirements excluded).
197514 racesTyrrell▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Accident | 0 | |
| 12 | P7 | 0 | |
| 7 | P11 | 0 | |
| 4 | P9 | 0 | |
| 17 | P9 | 0 | |
| 13 | P6 | 1 | |
| 13 | P9 | 0 | |
| 2 | P125 places worse than season average (P7.3) | 0 | |
| 12 | P4 | 3 | |
| 12 | P5 | 2 | |
| 7 | Accident | 0 | |
| 5 | P34 places better than season average (P7.3) | 4 | |
| 9 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 8 | P5 | 2 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Patrick Depailler’s average finish in 1975 (P7.3, retirements excluded).
197415 racesTyrrell▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | P6 | 1 | |
| 7 | P5 | 2 | |
| 10 | P114 places worse than season average (P6.6) | 0 | |
| 14 | Collision | 0 | |
| 5 | Accident | 0 | |
| 10 | Engine | 0 | |
| 9 | P8 | 0 | |
| 8 | P6 | 1 | |
| 1 | P25 places better than season average (P6.6) | 6 | |
| 4 | P9 | 0 | |
| 28 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 16 | P8 | 0 | |
| 15 | P4 | 3 | |
| 16 | P8 | 0 | |
| 15 | P6 | 1 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Patrick Depailler’s average finish in 1974 (P6.6, retirements excluded).
19722 racesTyrrell▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | P7 | 0 | |
| 16 | Not classified | 0 |