Pedro Diniz
born 22 May 1970 · raced 1995–2000
98Races
0Wins
0Podiums
26Top 10s
9.36Avg Position
17.21Avg Grid Pos
Pedro Diniz competed in 98 Formula 1 Grands Prix, making his debut in 1995. Known for bringing significant sponsorship to his teams – Forti, Ligier, Arrows, and Sauber – he was a consistent, if not front-running, presence during his five seasons. While he never achieved a podium finish, his best result was a fifth place at the 1997 Luxembourg Grand Prix. Diniz's career often highlighted the crucial role of commercial backing in securing an F1 seat during that era.
All-time records
Where Pedro Diniz ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 20th in Most F1 Starts Without a Win (98 starts)
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring | 0 | 0.33 | 6 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 0.33 | 6 |
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 0.25 | 4 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0.17 | 6 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 0.17 | 6 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 0.17 | 6 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0.17 | 6 |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 0 | 0.17 | 6 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Suzuka Circuit | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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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.
- Mika Salo31 shared races · Compare with Mika Salo (2000)
- Roberto Moreno17 shared races · Compare with Roberto Moreno (1995)
- Jean Alesi16 shared races · Compare with Jean Alesi (1999)
- Damon Hill16 shared races · Compare with Damon Hill (1997)
- Olivier Panis16 shared races · Compare with Olivier Panis (1996)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Pedro Diniz vs Mika Salo | 3–13 | |
| 1999 | Jean Alesi vs Pedro Diniz | 10–6 | |
| 1998 | Pedro Diniz vs Mika Salo | 5–10 | |
| 1997 | Damon Hill vs Pedro Diniz | 10–6 | |
| 1996 | Pedro Diniz vs Olivier Panis | 5–11 | |
| 1995 | Pedro Diniz vs Roberto Moreno | 9–6 |
16 circuitsShow all▾
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Nürburgring
- Red Bull Ring
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Circuit de Monaco
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Silverstone Circuit
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
- Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
- Hockenheimring
- Hungaroring
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Suzuka Circuit
- Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez
200017 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysian Grand Prix | Sauber | 20 | Collision | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Sauber | 20 | P11 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Sauber | 9 | P8 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Sauber | 16 | P8 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Sauber | 15 | P11 | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Sauber | 13 | Transmission | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Sauber | 19 | Collision | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Sauber | 11 | P9 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Sauber | 15 | P11 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Sauber | 19 | P10 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Sauber | 19 | Spun off | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Sauber | 15 | P7 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Sauber | 15 | Spun off | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Sauber | 13 | P11 | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Sauber | 10 | P8 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Sauber | — | Safety concerns | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Sauber | 19 | Transmission | 0 |
Earlier seasons1995–1999 (5 seasons)▾
199916 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | Sauber | 17 | P11 | 0 |
| Malaysian Grand Prix | Sauber | 17 | Spun off | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Sauber | 13 | Collision | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Sauber | 16 | Spun off | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Sauber | 18 | Spun off | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Sauber | 12 | Spun off | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Sauber | 16 | Collision | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Sauber | 16 | P6 | 1 |
| British Grand Prix | Sauber | 12 | P6 | 1 |
| French Grand Prix | Sauber | 11 | Transmission | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Sauber | 18 | P6 | 1 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Sauber | 12 | Transmission | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Sauber | 15 | Suspension | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Sauber | 15 | Spun off | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Sauber | 15 | Collision | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Sauber | 14 | Transmission | 0 |
199816 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | Arrows | 18 | Spun off | 0 |
| Luxembourg Grand Prix | Arrows | 17 | Hydraulics | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Arrows | 20 | Spun off | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Arrows | 16 | P5 | 2 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Arrows | 12 | P11 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Arrows | 18 | Throttle | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Arrows | 13 | Collision | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Arrows | 12 | Spun off | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Arrows | 17 | P14 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Arrows | 19 | P9 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Arrows | 12 | P6 | 1 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Arrows | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Arrows | 18 | Engine | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Arrows | 18 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Arrows | 22 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Arrows | 20 | Gearbox | 0 |
199717 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Grand Prix | Arrows | 13 | Spun off | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Arrows | 16 | P12 | 0 |
| Luxembourg Grand Prix | Arrows | 15 | P5 | 2 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Arrows | 17 | P13 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Arrows | 17 | Suspension | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Arrows | 8 | P7 | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Arrows | 19 | Electrical | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Arrows | 16 | Accident | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Arrows | 17 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Arrows | 16 | Spun off | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Arrows | 16 | P8 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Arrows | 21 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Arrows | 16 | Spun off | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Arrows | 17 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Arrows | 22 | Engine | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Arrows | 16 | Suspension | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Arrows | 22 | P10 | 0 |
199616 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | Ligier | 16 | Spun off | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Ligier | 18 | Collision | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 14 | P6 | 1 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 15 | Electrical | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Ligier | 15 | Collision | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ligier | 17 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | Engine | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 18 | Engine | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ligier | 17 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 17 | Transmission | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Ligier | 17 | P7 | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Ligier | 17 | P10 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ligier | 18 | Heat shield fire | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 22 | P8 | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Ligier | 20 | P10 | 0 |
199517 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Forti | 21 | P7 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Forti | 20 | Spun off | 0 |
| Pacific Grand Prix | Forti | 21 | P17 | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Forti | 22 | P13 | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Forti | 22 | P16 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Forti | 23 | P9 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Forti | 24 | P13 | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Forti | 23 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Forti | 21 | Brakes | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Forti | 20 | Gearbox | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Forti | 23 | Spun off | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Forti | 24 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Forti | 22 | P10 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Forti | 26 | Gearbox | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Forti | 26 | Not classified | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Forti | 25 | Not classified | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Forti | 25 | P10 | 0 |