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Martin Donnelly

born 26 Mar 1964 · raced 1989–1990

14Races
0Wins
0Podiums
3Top 10s
9.83Avg Position
15Avg Grid Pos

Martin Donnelly was a promising talent whose Formula 1 career was tragically cut short. After a strong junior career, he joined Arrows in 1989 for a handful of races before securing a full-time drive with Lotus in 1990. Despite the team's struggles, Donnelly often outperformed his machinery, showcasing a raw speed and aggressive style. His career ended abruptly at the 1990 Spanish Grand Prix due to a horrific crash, from which he miraculously recovered, though never raced in F1 again. Donnelly competed in 14 Grands Prix, but his potential suggested a much longer and more successful tenure.

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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 Donnelly season-by-season championship record
SeasonChampionship positionWinsPoints
1990—00
19893400
Every season Martin Donnelly was compared against a teammate
SeasonTeamMatchupRace
1990Martin Donnelly vs Derek Warwick4–9
199014 races▾
Earlier seasons1989 (1 season)▾
19891 race▾
Martin Donnelly race results in 1989
Grand PrixTeamGridResultPoints
French Grand PrixArrows14P120