Jean-Pierre Jabouille
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 55 Grands Prix, achieving 2 wins and 6 pole positions.
55Races
2Wins
2Podiums
7Top 10s
17.27Avg Position
8.45Avg Grid Pos
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault | 2 | 2 | 21 | 47 |
| Iso Marlboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Surtees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ligier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Tyrrell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Ring | 1 | 2.25 | 4 |
| Watkins Glen | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Jarama | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Long Beach | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Zolder | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Circuit Paul Ricard | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kyalami | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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