Jacques Laffite
born 21 Nov 1943 · raced 1974–1986
176Races
6Wins
33Podiums
7Poles
80Top 10s
5.89Avg Position
11.47Avg Grid Pos
Jacques Laffite embodied a swashbuckling, often flamboyant, style throughout his long Formula 1 career. A key figure for Ligier, he brought the French team some of its most competitive years, particularly in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Known for his effervescent personality and sometimes daring overtakes, Laffite competed in 176 Grands Prix, securing 6 victories and 33 podium finishes. His career was a testament to perseverance and a popular presence in the paddock for over a decade.
All-time records
Where Jacques Laffite ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 20th in Oldest F1 Race Winners (37y 310d)
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligier | 6 | 31 | 206 | 132 |
| Williams | 0 | 2 | 22 | 39 |
| Iso Marlboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Raceway | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Hockenheimring | 1 | 2.75 | 8 |
| Red Bull Ring | 1 | 2.33 | 12 |
| Detroit Street Circuit | 0 | 2.2 | 5 |
| Jarama | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Zolder | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Nürburgring | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 1 | 1.8 | 5 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 1.5 | 6 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 1 | 1.5 | 6 |
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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.
- Keke Rosberg29 shared races · Compare with Keke Rosberg (1984)
- Eddie Cheever14 shared races · Compare with Eddie Cheever (1982)
- Didier Pironi14 shared races · Compare with Didier Pironi (1980)
- Andrea de Cesaris11 shared races · Compare with Andrea de Cesaris (1985)
- René Arnoux9 shared races · Compare with René Arnoux (1986)
- Arturo Merzario9 shared races · Compare with Arturo Merzario (1974)
24 circuitsShow all▾
- Scandinavian Raceway
- Hockenheimring
- Red Bull Ring
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Detroit Street Circuit
- Nürburgring
- Zolder
- Jarama
- Silverstone Circuit
- Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
- Circuit Park Zandvoort
- Circuit de Monaco
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Long Beach
- Kyalami
- Circuit Paul Ricard
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Watkins Glen
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Brands Hatch
- Dijon-Prenois
- Mosport International Raceway
19869 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Grand Prix | Ligier | 19 | Collision | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | P6 | 1 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Ligier | 6 | P2 | 6 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | P7 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 17 | P5 | 2 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 7 | P6 | 1 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Ligier | 14 | Transmission | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | Halfshaft | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 5 | P3 | 4 |
Earlier seasons1974–1985 (12 seasons)▾
198515 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Ligier | 20 | P2 | 6 |
| European Grand Prix | Ligier | 18 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 17 | P11 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 20 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ligier | 13 | Electrical | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ligier | 15 | Accident | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ligier | 13 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | Ligier | 16 | P3 | 4 |
| French Grand Prix | Ligier | 15 | Turbo | 0 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Ligier | 16 | P12 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 19 | P8 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 16 | P6 | 1 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Ligier | 16 | Turbo | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Ligier | 18 | Tyre | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 15 | P6 | 1 |
198416 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | P14 | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Williams | 14 | Engine | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 13 | Turbo | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Williams | 8 | Engine | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 12 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 16 | Water pump | 0 |
| Dallas Grand Prix | Williams | 24 | P4 | 3 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Williams | 19 | P5 | 2 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 17 | Turbo | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 16 | P8 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Williams | 12 | P8 | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | Electrical | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | Transmission | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 13 | Electrical | 0 |
198315 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Grand Prix | Williams | 10 | Spun off | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Williams | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Williams | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Williams | 17 | Handling | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Williams | 24 | Vibrations | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | P6 | 1 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 20 | P12 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 13 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Williams | 20 | P5 | 2 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 8 | Gearbox | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Williams | 16 | P7 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Williams | 19 | P6 | 1 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Williams | 4 | P4 | 3 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 18 | P3 | 3 |
198215 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | Ignition | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 21 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ligier | 13 | Handling | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ligier | 14 | P3 | 4 |
| German Grand Prix | Ligier | 15 | Handling | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ligier | 16 | P14 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ligier | 20 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ligier | 21 | Handling | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 19 | Fuel system | 0 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Ligier | 13 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 18 | Handling | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 17 | P9 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ligier | 15 | Spun off | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 24 | Chassis | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | Fuel system | 0 |
198115 races, 2 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Ligier | 12 | P6 | 1 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 10 | P1 | 9 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 4 | Puncture | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ligier | 6 | Collision | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ligier | 4 | P1 | 9 |
| German Grand Prix | Ligier | 7 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | Ligier | 14 | P3 | 4 |
| French Grand Prix | Ligier | 6 | Suspension | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ligier | 1 | P2 | 6 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | P3 | 4 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 9 | P2 | 6 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Ligier | 10 | Suspension | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ligier | 21 | Handling | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 16 | P6 | 1 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ligier | 12 | Collision | 0 |
198014 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Ligier | 12 | P5 | 2 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 9 | P8 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 20 | P9 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ligier | 6 | P3 | 4 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ligier | 5 | P4 | 3 |
| German Grand Prix | Ligier | 5 | P1 | 9 |
| British Grand Prix | Ligier | 2 | Tyre | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ligier | 1 | P3 | 4 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 5 | P2 | 6 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 3 | P11 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ligier | 13 | Puncture | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ligier | 4 | P2 | 6 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 5 | Electrical | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ligier | 2 | Engine | 0 |
197915 races, 2 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Ligier | 4 | Spun off | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 5 | Engine | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 7 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ligier | 7 | P3 | 4 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | P3 | 4 |
| German Grand Prix | Ligier | 3 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | Ligier | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | P8 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 5 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 1 | P2 | 6 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ligier | 1 | Engine | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ligier | 5 | Brakes | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ligier | 6 | Accident | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ligier | 1 | P1 | 9 |
197816 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 10 | Transmission | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Ligier | 10 | P11 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | P4 | 3 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ligier | 6 | P8 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ligier | 5 | P5 | 2 |
| German Grand Prix | Ligier | 7 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | Ligier | 7 | P10 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ligier | 10 | P7 | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | P7 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ligier | 10 | P3 | 4 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 14 | P5 | 2 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 15 | Gearbox | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ligier | 14 | P5 | 2 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ligier | 13 | P5 | 2 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 14 | P9 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | P16 | 0 |
197717 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | Ligier | 5 | P5 | 2 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | Transmission | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Ligier | 10 | P7 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | P8 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ligier | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ligier | 6 | Oil leak | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ligier | 6 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ligier | 15 | P6 | 1 |
| French Grand Prix | Ligier | 5 | P8 | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | P1 | 9 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 16 | P7 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ligier | 2 | P7 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ligier | 5 | P9 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ligier | 12 | Accident | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 14 | Accident | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ligier | 15 | Not classified | 0 |
197616 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | P7 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Ligier | 4 | Tyre | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 9 | Oil pressure | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 1 | P3 | 4 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ligier | 10 | Oil leak | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ligier | 5 | P2 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | Ligier | 6 | Gearbox | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ligier | 13 | Suspension | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ligier | 13 | P14 | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Ligier | 7 | P4 | 3 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | P12 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | P12 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ligier | 12 | P4 | 3 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | Engine | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | Transmission | 0 |
197512 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Williams | 21 | Physical | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 18 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Williams | 12 | Handling | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | P2 | 6 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 19 | Gearbox | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Williams | 16 | P11 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 23 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Williams | 23 | Not classified | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | P11 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Williams | 17 | Gearbox | 0 |
19745 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 11 | Engine | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 18 | P15 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 17 | Engine | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 12 | Not classified | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 21 | Suspension | 0 |