Piercarlo Ghinzani
born 16 Jan 1952 · raced 1981–1989
76Races
0Wins
0Podiums
8Top 10s
10.7Avg Position
21.96Avg Grid Pos
Piercarlo Ghinzani, an Italian driver, competed in 76 Formula 1 Grands Prix, debuting in 1981. Primarily known for his tenacious efforts with smaller, often underfunded teams like Osella and Toleman, Ghinzani embodied the spirit of a privateer racer. While he never achieved a podium finish, his persistent presence throughout the 1980s showcased a resilient and dedicated competitor in an era of rapidly evolving F1 technology.
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 0 |
| Brands Hatch | 0 | 0 |
| Detroit Street Circuit | 0 | 0 |
| Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | 0 | 0 |
| Circuit Paul Ricard | 0 | 0 |
| Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 0 | 0 |
| Adelaide Street Circuit | 0 | 0 |
| Autódromo do Estoril | 0 | 0 |
| Circuito de Jerez | 0 | 0 |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 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.
- René Arnoux14 shared races · Compare with René Arnoux (1987)
- Allen Berg9 shared races · Compare with Allen Berg (1986)
- Jo Gartner7 shared races · Compare with Jo Gartner (1984)
- Christian Danner5 shared races · Compare with Christian Danner (1986)
- Teo Fabi5 shared races · Compare with Teo Fabi (1985)
- Bernd Schneider4 shared races · Compare with Bernd Schneider (1988)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Zakspeed | Ghinzani vs SchneiderPiercarlo Ghinzani vs Bernd Schneider | 1–3 |
| 1987 | Ligier | Arnoux vs GhinzaniRené Arnoux vs Piercarlo Ghinzani | 8–6 |
| 1986 | Osella | Berg vs GhinzaniAllen Berg vs Piercarlo Ghinzani | 6–2 |
| 1986 | Osella | Danner vs GhinzaniChristian Danner vs Piercarlo Ghinzani | 2–3 |
| 1985 | Toleman | Fabi vs GhinzaniTeo Fabi vs Piercarlo Ghinzani | 4–1 |
| 1984 | Osella | Gartner vs GhinzaniJo Gartner vs Piercarlo Ghinzani | 5–2 |
| 1983 | Osella | Fabi vs GhinzaniCorrado Fabi vs Piercarlo Ghinzani | 3–0 |
17 circuitsShow all▾
- Circuit de Monaco
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Silverstone Circuit
- Hockenheimring
- Hungaroring
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Circuito de Jerez
- Autódromo do Estoril
- Adelaide Street Circuit
- Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
- Circuit Paul Ricard
- Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
- Detroit Street Circuit
- Brands Hatch
- Red Bull Ring
198916 racesOsella▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Collision | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| 25 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| 22 | Electrical | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
Earlier seasons1981–1988 (7 seasons)▾
198816 racesZakspeed▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Fuel system | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 16 | Engine | 0 | |
| 24 | Oil leak | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 23 | P14 | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| — | Excluded | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 22 | P14 | 0 | |
| 18 | P15 | 0 | |
| 23 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 25 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 |
198715 racesLigier▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Ignition | 0 | |
| 24 | P13 | 0 | |
| 21 | Water leak | 0 | |
| 23 | Ignition | 0 | |
| 23 | Ignition | 0 | |
| 19 | P8 | 0 | |
| 18 | P8 | 0 | |
| 25 | P12 | 0 | |
| 17 | Engine | 0 | |
| 19 | Excluded | 0 | |
| 17 | Engine | 0 | |
| 23 | Clutch | 0 | |
| 20 | P12 | 0 | |
| 17 | P7 | 0 | |
| 18 | Handling | 0 |
198616 racesOsella▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Transmission | 0 | |
| 25 | Turbo | 0 | |
| 24 | Engine | 0 | |
| 26 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 25 | P11 | 0 | |
| 23 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 25 | Clutch | 0 | |
| 24 | Collision | 0 | |
| 25 | Accident | 0 | |
| 22 | Turbo | 0 | |
| 23 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 24 | Engine | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 26 | Out of fuel | 0 | |
| 21 | Engine | 0 | |
| 23 | Engine | 0 |
198514 races▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Clutch | 0 | |
| 13 | Engine | 0 | |
| 14 | Engine | 0 | |
TolemanBelgian GPBelgian Grand Prix | 16 | Accident | 0 |
TolemanItalian GPItalian Grand Prix | — | Withdrew | 0 |
TolemanDutch GPDutch Grand Prix | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| 19 | Withdrew | 0 | |
| 25 | Accident | 0 | |
| 24 | P15 | 0 | |
| 22 | Accident | 0 | |
| 22 | Engine | 0 | |
| 22 | Not classified | 0 | |
| 26 | P9 | 0 | |
| 22 | P12 | 0 |
198415 racesOsella▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Engine | 0 | |
| 20 | Accident | 0 | |
| 22 | P7 | 0 | |
| 21 | Fuel pump | 0 | |
| 23 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 21 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 21 | P9 | 0 | |
| 18 | P5 | 2 | |
| 26 | Accident | 0 | |
| 19 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 19 | P7 | 0 | |
| 25 | P124 places worse than season average (P8.0) | 0 | |
| 20 | Transmission | 0 | |
| — | Withdrew | 0 | |
| 21 | Gearbox | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Piercarlo Ghinzani’s average finish in 1984 (P8.0, retirements excluded).
19837 racesOsella▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Engine | 0 | |
| 24 | Throttle | 0 | |
| 23 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 25 | P11 | 0 | |
| 26 | Oil leak | 0 | |
| 26 | Fuel system | 0 | |
| 24 | Overheating | 0 |
19811 raceOsella▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | P13 | 0 |