Stefan Johansson
born 8 Sept 1956 · raced 1983–1991
79Races
0Wins
12Podiums
38Top 10s
6.09Avg Position
14.59Avg Grid Pos
Stefan Johansson, known for his smooth driving style and distinctive red helmet, was a respected Formula 1 competitor through the 1980s. A versatile driver, he competed for prominent teams such as Ferrari and McLaren, often outperforming his equipment. While a Grand Prix victory eluded him in 79 starts, he achieved 12 podium finishes, showcasing his consistent ability to extract strong results from his machinery. Johansson's career spanned a competitive era, and he was highly regarded for his professionalism and technical feedback.
All-time records
Where Stefan Johansson ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 2nd in Most F1 Podiums Without a Win (12 podiums)
- =11th in Most F1 Teams Driven For (8 teams)
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 0 | 2.33 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 2 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 2 |
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 1.75 |
| Detroit Street Circuit | 0 | 1.5 |
| Adelaide Street Circuit | 0 | 1.5 |
| Circuito de Jerez | 0 | 1.33 |
| Circuit Paul Ricard | 0 | 1.25 |
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 1.2 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 1.2 |
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.
- Michele Alboreto31 shared races · Compare with Michele Alboreto (1986)
- Alain Prost16 shared races · Compare with Alain Prost (1987)
- René Arnoux10 shared races · Compare with René Arnoux (1988)
- Bertrand Gachot3 shared races · Compare with Bertrand Gachot (1989)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Onyx | Gachot vs JohanssonBertrand Gachot vs Stefan Johansson | 0–3 |
| 1988 | Ligier | Arnoux vs JohanssonRené Arnoux vs Stefan Johansson | 5–5 |
| 1987 | McLaren | Johansson vs ProstStefan Johansson vs Alain Prost | 5–11 |
| 1986 | Ferrari | Alboreto vs JohanssonMichele Alboreto vs Stefan Johansson | 8–8 |
| 1985 | Ferrari | Alboreto vs JohanssonMichele Alboreto vs Stefan Johansson | 7–8 |
18 circuitsShow all▾
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Red Bull Ring
- Adelaide Street Circuit
- Detroit Street Circuit
- Circuito de Jerez
- Circuit Paul Ricard
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Hockenheimring
- Autódromo do Estoril
- Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
- Hungaroring
- Circuit de Monaco
- Silverstone Circuit
- Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
- Brands Hatch
- Circuit Park Zandvoort
19916 races▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
FootworkBritish GPBritish Grand Prix | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
FootworkFrench GPFrench Grand Prix | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
FootworkMexican GPMexican Grand Prix | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
FootworkCanadian GPCanadian Grand Prix | 25 | Throttle | 0 |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 |
Earlier seasons1983–1990 (8 seasons)▾
19902 racesOnyx▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 |
198916 racesOnyx▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| 12 | P3 | 4 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| 15 | P8 | 0 | |
| 24 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 24 | Overheating | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| 13 | P5 | 2 | |
| 18 | Disqualified | 0 | |
| 19 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 21 | Transmission | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 | |
| — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
198816 racesLigier▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | P9 | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 21 | Wheel | 0 | |
| 24 | Engine | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 20 | P11 | 0 | |
| 24 | Throttle | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 18 | Overheating | 0 | |
| 25 | Engine | 0 | |
| 24 | P10 | 0 | |
| 26 | Engine | 0 | |
| — | Did not qualify | 0 | |
| 21 | P9 | 0 |
198716 racesMcLaren▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 9 | P3 | 4 | |
| 15 | Accident | 0 | |
| 11 | P3 | 4 | |
| 8 | P5 | 2 | |
| 11 | P6 | 1 | |
| 14 | P7 | 0 | |
| 8 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 8 | P2 | 6 | |
| 10 | Engine | 0 | |
| 9 | P8 | 0 | |
| 11 | P7 | 0 | |
| 7 | Engine | 0 | |
| 10 | P2 | 6 | |
| 8 | P4 | 3 | |
| 10 | P3 | 4 |
198616 racesFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | P3 | 4 | |
| 14 | P126 places worse than season average (P5.9) | 0 | |
| 8 | P6 | 1 | |
| 12 | P3 | 4 | |
| 14 | P3 | 4 | |
| 7 | P4 | 3 | |
| 11 | P115 places worse than season average (P5.9) | 0 | |
| 18 | Engine | 0 | |
| 10 | Turbo | 0 | |
| 5 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 18 | Accident | 0 | |
| 11 | P3 | 4 | |
| 15 | P104 places worse than season average (P5.9) | 0 | |
| 7 | P4 | 3 | |
| 11 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 8 | Brakes | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Stefan Johansson’s average finish in 1986 (P5.9, retirements excluded).
198516 races▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | P5 | 2 | |
| 16 | P4 | 3 | |
| 13 | Electrical | 0 | |
FerrariBelgian GPBelgian Grand Prix | 5 | Spun off | 0 |
FerrariItalian GPItalian Grand Prix | 10 | P5 | 2 |
FerrariDutch GPDutch Grand Prix | 17 | Engine | 0 |
| 12 | P4 | 3 | |
FerrariGerman GPGerman Grand Prix | 2 | P9 | 0 |
FerrariBritish GPBritish Grand Prix | 11 | Accident | 0 |
FerrariFrench GPFrench Grand Prix | 16 | P4 | 3 |
FerrariDetroit GPDetroit Grand Prix | 9 | P2 | 6 |
| 4 | P2 | 6 | |
FerrariMonaco GPMonaco Grand Prix | 15 | Accident | 0 |
| 15 | P6 | 1 | |
| 11 | P8 | 0 | |
| 23 | P7 | 0 |
19846 races▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | P11 | 0 | |
| 26 | Overheating | 0 | |
TolemanItalian GPItalian Grand Prix | 17 | P4 | 3 |
TyrrellDutch GPDutch Grand Prix | 25 | Disqualified | 0 |
TyrrellGerman GPGerman Grand Prix | 26 | Disqualified | 0 |
TyrrellBritish GPBritish Grand Prix | 25 | Disqualified | 0 |
19836 racesSpirit▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | P14 | 0 | |
| 17 | Distributor | 0 | |
| 16 | P7 | 0 | |
| 16 | P12 | 0 | |
| 13 | Engine | 0 | |
| 15 | Fuel system | 0 |