Pastor Maldonado
born 9 Mar 1985 · #13 · raced 2011–2015
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 Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 1 | 5 |
| Circuit of the Americas | 0 | 2 |
| Yas Marina Circuit | 0 | 2 |
| Suzuka Circuit | 0 | 1.6 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 1.2 |
| Shanghai International Circuit | 0 | 0.8 |
| Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 0 | 0.2 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 0.2 |
| Hungaroring | 0 | 0.2 |
| Buddh International Circuit | 0 | 0 |
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 | Lotus F1 | Grosjean vs MaldonadoRomain Grosjean vs Pastor Maldonado | 11–5 |
| 2014 | Lotus F1 | Grosjean vs MaldonadoRomain Grosjean vs Pastor Maldonado | 10–8 |
| 2013 | Williams | Bottas vs MaldonadoValtteri Bottas vs Pastor Maldonado | 8–11 |
| 2012 | Williams | Senna vs MaldonadoBruno Senna vs Pastor Maldonado | 11–9 |
| 2011 | Williams | Barrichello vs MaldonadoRubens 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 racesLotus F1▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Collision | 0 | |
| 15 | P10 | 1 | |
| 13 | P11 | 0 | |
| 12 | P8 | 4 | |
| 14 | P7 | 6 | |
| 11 | P8 | 4 | |
| 18 | P12 | 0 | |
| 10 | Collision damage | 0 | |
| 7 | Engine | 0 | |
| 14 | P144 places worse than season average (P9.9) | 0 | |
| 14 | Collision | 0 | |
| 10 | P7 | 6 | |
| 6 | P7 | 6 | |
| 8 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 12 | Accident | 0 | |
| 16 | P155 places worse than season average (P9.9) | 0 | |
| 11 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 12 | Retired | 0 | |
| 9 | Accident | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Pastor Maldonado’s average finish in 2015 (P9.9, retirements excluded).
Earlier seasons2011–2014 (4 seasons)▾
201419 racesLotus F1▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Power Unit | 0 | |
| 16 | P12 | 0 | |
| 10 | P95 places better than season average (P13.7) | 2 | |
| 21 | P184 places worse than season average (P13.7) | 0 | |
| 22 | P16 | 0 | |
| 18 | P12 | 0 | |
| 16 | P14 | 0 | |
| 17 | Mechanical | 0 | |
| 20 | P13 | 0 | |
| 18 | P12 | 0 | |
| 20 | P17 | 0 | |
| 13 | P12 | 0 | |
| 17 | Power Unit | 0 | |
| 15 | Withdrew | 0 | |
| 22 | P15 | 0 | |
| 22 | P14 | 0 | |
| 17 | P14 | 0 | |
| 16 | Engine | 0 | |
| 21 | ERS | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Pastor Maldonado’s average finish in 2014 (P13.7, retirements excluded).
201319 racesWilliams▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | P16 | 0 | |
| 17 | P17 | 0 | |
| 14 | P11 | 0 | |
| 18 | P12 | 0 | |
| 15 | P16 | 0 | |
| 18 | P13 | 0 | |
| 18 | P11 | 0 | |
| 14 | P14 | 0 | |
| 17 | P17 | 0 | |
| 15 | P10 | 1 | |
| 18 | P15 | 0 | |
| 15 | P11 | 0 | |
| 13 | P16 | 0 | |
| 16 | Collision | 0 | |
| 17 | P14 | 0 | |
| 17 | P11 | 0 | |
| 14 | P14 | 0 | |
| 16 | Retired | 0 | |
| 17 | Spun off | 0 |
201220 races, 1 winWilliams▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Collision | 0 | |
| 9 | P9 | 2 | |
| 3 | P57 places better than season average (P11.5) | 10 | |
| 9 | P164 places worse than season average (P11.5) | 0 | |
| 15 | P14 | 0 | |
| 12 | P8 | 4 | |
| 2 | Hydraulics | 0 | |
| 22 | P11 | 0 | |
| 6 | Collision | 0 | |
| 8 | P13 | 0 | |
| 5 | P15 | 0 | |
| 7 | P164 places worse than season average (P11.5) | 0 | |
| 3 | P12 | 0 | |
| 22 | P13 | 0 | |
| 24 | Accident | 0 | |
| 1 | P111 places better than season average (P11.5) | 25 | |
| 21 | Puncture | 0 | |
| 13 | P8 | 4 | |
| 11 | P197 places worse than season average (P11.5) | 0 | |
| 8 | P13 | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Pastor Maldonado’s average finish in 2012 (P11.5, retirements excluded).
201119 racesWilliams▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Retired | 0 | |
| 23 | P14 | 0 | |
| 13 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 16 | Clutch | 0 | |
| 14 | P14 | 0 | |
| 13 | P11 | 0 | |
| 14 | P11 | 0 | |
| 21 | P105 places better than season average (P14.6) | 1 | |
| 17 | P16 | 0 | |
| 13 | P14 | 0 | |
| 7 | P14 | 0 | |
| 15 | P18 | 0 | |
| 12 | Retired | 0 | |
| 8 | P18 | 0 | |
| 9 | P15 | 0 | |
| 14 | P17 | 0 | |
| 17 | P18 | 0 | |
| 18 | Engine misfire | 0 | |
| 15 | Transmission | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Pastor Maldonado’s average finish in 2011 (P14.6, retirements excluded).