Philippe Étancelin
born 28 Dec 1896 · raced 1950–1952
Philippe Étancelin, a prominent figure in French motorsport during the interwar period, made a brief but notable appearance in the nascent Formula 1 World Championship. Primarily a Grand Prix and endurance racer before 1950, he competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans numerous times, winning in 1934. His F1 career saw him start 12 races, showcasing a versatile driving style honed on the challenging circuits of his era. While not achieving podium finishes in F1, Étancelin's participation connected the championship's early days to a rich history of European motor racing.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot-Lago | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 |
| Maserati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| No matches for “”. | |||
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.
- Yves Cabantous9 shared races · Compare with Yves Cabantous (1951)
- Louis Rosier5 shared races · Compare with Louis Rosier (1951)
- Louis Chiron4 shared races · Compare with Louis Chiron (1951)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Yves Cabantous vs Philippe Étancelin | 3–2 | |
| 1951 | Philippe Étancelin vs Louis Rosier | 0–5 | |
| 1951 | Louis Chiron vs Philippe Étancelin | 2–2 | |
| 1950 | Yves Cabantous vs Philippe Étancelin | 1–3 |
19521 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 18 | P8 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1950–1951 (2 seasons)▾
19515 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 13 | P8 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 21 | Gearbox | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 10 | Transmission | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 12 | P10 | 0 |
19506 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 16 | P5 | 2 |
| French Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 4 | P5 | 1 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 6 | Overheating | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 6 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 4 | Oil leak | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 14 | P8 | 0 |