Pastor Maldonado
born 9 Mar 1985 · #13 · raced 2011–2015
95Races
1Wins
1Podiums
1Poles
14Top 10s
12.81Avg Position
14.17Avg Grid Pos
Pastor Maldonado competed in 95 Formula 1 races, earning a reputation for his aggressive, often spectacular driving style. His career highlight was an unexpected victory at the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix, marking his sole win and only podium finish. While undoubtedly fast on occasion, Maldonado was also prone to crashes, leading to a high-profile, if sometimes controversial, tenure in the sport. He raced for Williams and Lotus, leaving an indelible mark on an era known for its unpredictable midfield battles.
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Circuit of the Americas | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Yas Marina Circuit | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Suzuka Circuit | 0 | 1.6 | 5 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 1.2 | 5 |
| Shanghai International Circuit | 0 | 0.8 | 5 |
| Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 0 | 0.2 | 5 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 0.2 | 5 |
| Hungaroring | 0 | 0.2 | 5 |
| Buddh International Circuit | 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.
- Romain Grosjean37 shared races · Compare with Romain Grosjean (2015)
- Bruno Senna20 shared races · Compare with Bruno Senna (2012)
- Valtteri Bottas19 shared races · Compare with Valtteri Bottas (2013)
- Rubens Barrichello19 shared races · Compare with Rubens Barrichello (2011)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Romain Grosjean vs Pastor Maldonado | 11–5 | |
| 2014 | Romain Grosjean vs Pastor Maldonado | 10–8 | |
| 2013 | Valtteri Bottas vs Pastor Maldonado | 8–11 | |
| 2012 | Bruno Senna vs Pastor Maldonado | 11–9 | |
| 2011 | Rubens Barrichello vs Pastor Maldonado | 13–6 |
18 circuitsShow all▾
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Yas Marina Circuit
- Circuit of the Americas
- Suzuka Circuit
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Shanghai International Circuit
- Hungaroring
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
- Sepang International Circuit
- Bahrain International Circuit
- Circuit de Monaco
- Silverstone Circuit
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Marina Bay Street Circuit
- Korean International Circuit
- Buddh International Circuit
201519 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 13 | Collision | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 15 | P10 | 1 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 13 | P11 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 12 | P8 | 4 |
| Russian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 14 | P7 | 6 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 11 | P8 | 4 |
| Singapore Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 18 | P12 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 10 | Collision damage | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 7 | Engine | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 14 | P14 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 14 | Collision | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 10 | P7 | 6 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 6 | P7 | 6 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 8 | Brakes | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 12 | Accident | 0 |
| Bahrain Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 16 | P15 | 0 |
| Chinese Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 11 | Brakes | 0 |
| Malaysian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 12 | Retired | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 9 | Accident | 0 |
Earlier seasons2011–2014 (4 seasons)▾
201419 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 15 | Power Unit | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 16 | P12 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 10 | P9 | 2 |
| Russian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 21 | P18 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 22 | P16 | 0 |
| Singapore Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 18 | P12 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 16 | P14 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 17 | Mechanical | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 20 | P13 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 18 | P12 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 20 | P17 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 13 | P12 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 17 | Power Unit | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 15 | Withdrew | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 22 | P15 | 0 |
| Chinese Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 22 | P14 | 0 |
| Bahrain Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 17 | P14 | 0 |
| Malaysian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 16 | Engine | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Lotus F1 | 21 | ERS | 0 |
201319 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 16 | P16 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Williams | 17 | P17 | 0 |
| Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Williams | 14 | P11 | 0 |
| Indian Grand Prix | Williams | 18 | P12 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | P16 | 0 |
| Korean Grand Prix | Williams | 18 | P13 | 0 |
| Singapore Grand Prix | Williams | 18 | P11 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 14 | P14 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 17 | P17 | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | P10 | 1 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 18 | P15 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | P11 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 13 | P16 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 16 | Collision | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 17 | P14 | 0 |
| Bahrain Grand Prix | Williams | 17 | P11 | 0 |
| Chinese Grand Prix | Williams | 14 | P14 | 0 |
| Malaysian Grand Prix | Williams | 16 | Retired | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Williams | 17 | Spun off | 0 |
201220 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 16 | Collision | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Williams | 9 | P9 | 2 |
| Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | P5 | 10 |
| Indian Grand Prix | Williams | 9 | P16 | 0 |
| Korean Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | P14 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Williams | 12 | P8 | 4 |
| Singapore Grand Prix | Williams | 2 | Hydraulics | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 22 | P11 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | Collision | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Williams | 8 | P13 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 5 | P15 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 7 | P16 | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | P12 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 22 | P13 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 24 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 1 | P1 | 25 |
| Bahrain Grand Prix | Williams | 21 | Puncture | 0 |
| Chinese Grand Prix | Williams | 13 | P8 | 4 |
| Malaysian Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | P19 | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Williams | 8 | P13 | 0 |
201119 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 18 | Retired | 0 |
| Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Williams | 23 | P14 | 0 |
| Indian Grand Prix | Williams | 13 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Korean Grand Prix | Williams | 16 | Clutch | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Williams | 14 | P14 | 0 |
| Singapore Grand Prix | Williams | 13 | P11 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 14 | P11 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 21 | P10 | 1 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Williams | 17 | P16 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 13 | P14 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 7 | P14 | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | P18 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 12 | Retired | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 8 | P18 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 9 | P15 | 0 |
| Turkish Grand Prix | Williams | 14 | P17 | 0 |
| Chinese Grand Prix | Williams | 17 | P18 | 0 |
| Malaysian Grand Prix | Williams | 18 | Engine misfire | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | Transmission | 0 |