Jean-Pierre Jabouille
born 1 Oct 1942 · raced 1974–1981
49Races
2Wins
2Podiums
6Poles
6Top 10s
8.7Avg Position
9.49Avg Grid Pos
Jean-Pierre Jabouille was a pioneering figure in Formula 1, renowned for his role in Renault's turbo era. As the first driver to secure a victory for a turbocharged car and for the Renault team, he etched his name into motorsport history at the 1979 French Grand Prix. Though his career was hampered by reliability issues and injuries, Jabouille's technical acumen and driving skill were crucial in developing the innovative, yet often fragile, Renault RS01. He competed in 49 Grands Prix, achieving 2 wins and 6 pole positions.
All-time records
Where Jean-Pierre Jabouille ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 19th in Oldest F1 Race Winners (37y 321d)
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault | 2 | 2 | 21 | 45 |
| Iso Marlboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Surtees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ligier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tyrrell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Ring | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Watkins Glen | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Jarama | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Zolder | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Circuit Paul Ricard | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kyalami | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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.
- René Arnoux27 shared races · Compare with René Arnoux (1979)
- Jacques Laffite3 shared races · Compare with Jacques Laffite (1981)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Jean-Pierre Jabouille vs Jacques Laffite | 1–2 | |
| 1980 | René Arnoux vs Jean-Pierre Jabouille | 10–3 | |
| 1979 | René Arnoux vs Jean-Pierre Jabouille | 7–7 |
19815 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ligier | 19 | Brakes | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 16 | Transmission | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Ligier | 18 | Not classified | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ligier | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
Earlier seasons1974–1980 (6 seasons)▾
198013 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Grand Prix | Renault | 13 | Suspension | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Renault | 2 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Renault | 2 | Handling | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Renault | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| German Grand Prix | Renault | 2 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Renault | 13 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Renault | 6 | Transmission | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Renault | 16 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Renault | 5 | Clutch | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Renault | 11 | P10 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Renault | 1 | Puncture | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Renault | 1 | Turbo | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Renault | 9 | Gearbox | 0 |
197915 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Renault | 8 | Engine | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Renault | 7 | Brakes | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Renault | 1 | P14 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Renault | 4 | Clutch | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Renault | 3 | Gearbox | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Renault | 1 | Spun off | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Renault | 2 | Turbo | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Renault | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Renault | 20 | +8 Laps | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Renault | 17 | Turbo | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Renault | 9 | Turbo | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Renault | — | Withdrew | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Renault | 1 | Engine | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Renault | 7 | P10 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Renault | 12 | Engine | 0 |
197814 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Grand Prix | Renault | 22 | P12 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Renault | 9 | P4 | 3 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Renault | 3 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Renault | 9 | Engine | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Renault | 3 | Gearbox | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Renault | 9 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Renault | 12 | Turbo | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Renault | 11 | Engine | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Renault | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Renault | 11 | P13 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Renault | 20 | Not classified | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Renault | 12 | P10 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Renault | 13 | Turbo | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Renault | 6 | Engine | 0 |
19775 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Grand Prix | Renault | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Renault | 14 | Alternator | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Renault | 20 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Renault | 10 | Suspension | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Renault | 21 | Turbo | 0 |
19751 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 21 | P12 | 0 |
19742 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian Grand Prix | Surtees | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | — | Did not qualify | 0 |