Bruno Giacomelli
born 10 Sept 1952 · raced 1977–1990
69Races
0Wins
1Podiums
1Poles
18Top 10s
9.43Avg Position
12.48Avg Grid Pos
Bruno Giacomelli was a fast, flamboyant Italian driver whose career spanned parts of eight Formula 1 seasons. Known for his aggressive style, he often pushed cars to their limits, sometimes beyond. He secured one pole position and one podium finish, both with Alfa Romeo, a team with which he enjoyed his most competitive period. Despite flashes of brilliance, including leading races, reliability issues often hampered his full potential.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo | 0 | 1 | 13 | 49 |
| Toleman | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| Life | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McLaren | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 0.75 | 4 |
| Brands Hatch | 0 | 0.25 | 4 |
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Long Beach | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Dijon-Prenois | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Zolder | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit Paul Ricard | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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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.
- Andrea de Cesaris16 shared races · Compare with Andrea de Cesaris (1982)
- Mario Andretti15 shared races · Compare with Mario Andretti (1981)
- Derek Warwick14 shared races · Compare with Derek Warwick (1983)
- Patrick Depailler8 shared races · Compare with Patrick Depailler (1980)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Bruno Giacomelli vs Derek Warwick | 4–10 | |
| 1982 | Andrea de Cesaris vs Bruno Giacomelli | 7–8 | |
| 1981 | Bruno Giacomelli vs Mario Andretti | 7–8 | |
| 1980 | Patrick Depailler vs Bruno Giacomelli | 3–5 |
199012 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Life | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Life | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Life | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Life | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Life | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Life | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Life | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Life | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Life | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Life | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Life | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Life | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
Earlier seasons1977–1983 (7 seasons)▾
198315 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Grand Prix | Toleman | 16 | Turbo | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Toleman | 12 | P6 | 1 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Toleman | 14 | P7 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Toleman | 13 | P13 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Toleman | 7 | Radiator | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Toleman | 10 | Turbo | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Toleman | 12 | Turbo | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Toleman | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Toleman | 17 | P9 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Toleman | 16 | P8 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Toleman | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Toleman | 17 | Suspension | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Toleman | 13 | P13 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Toleman | 14 | Battery | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Toleman | 15 | Spun off | 0 |
198216 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 16 | P10 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 8 | Handling | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 9 | P12 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 13 | Collision | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 11 | P5 | 2 |
| French Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 8 | P9 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 14 | P7 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 8 | P11 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 5 | Collision | 0 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 6 | Collision | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 3 | Halfshaft | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 15 | Collision | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 6 | Engine | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Alfa Romeo | 5 | Collision | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 16 | Clutch | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 19 | P11 | 0 |
198115 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 8 | P3 | 4 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 15 | P4 | 3 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 10 | P8 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 14 | Tyre | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 16 | Heat shield fire | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 17 | P15 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 12 | Transmission | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 12 | P15 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 6 | P10 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 18 | Collision | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 17 | P9 | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 11 | Collision | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 22 | P10 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 6 | Not classified | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Alfa Romeo | 9 | Collision | 0 |
198014 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 1 | Electrical | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 4 | Chassis | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 4 | Puncture | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 8 | Accident | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 8 | Wheel | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 19 | P5 | 2 |
| British Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 6 | Spun off | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 9 | Handling | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 8 | Accident | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 18 | Suspension | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Alfa Romeo | 6 | Accident | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 12 | Engine | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 17 | P13 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 20 | P5 | 2 |
19794 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 18 | Spun off | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 18 | Spun off | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 17 | P17 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Alfa Romeo | 14 | Accident | 0 |
19785 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 20 | P14 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 19 | Spun off | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | McLaren | 16 | P7 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | McLaren | 22 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 21 | P8 | 0 |
19771 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 15 | Engine | 0 |