Onofre Marimón
born 19 Dec 1923 · raced 1951–1954
11Races
0Wins
2Podiums
3Top 10s
5Avg Position
9.5Avg Grid Pos
Onofre Marimón, an Argentine contemporary of Juan Manuel Fangio, competed in 11 World Championship Grands Prix. Known for his aggressive driving style, he was a formidable talent who often pushed his machinery to the limit. His career was tragically cut short in 1954 during practice for the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, making him the first driver to die during a World Championship event. Despite his brief time in Formula 1, Marimón's raw speed and daring approach left a lasting impression.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maserati | 0 | 2 | 8.14 | 11 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reims-Gueux | 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.
- Felice Bonetto5 shared races · Compare with Felice Bonetto (1953)
- Juan Fangio5 shared races · Compare with Juan Fangio (1953)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Juan Fangio vs Onofre Marimón | 4–1 | |
| 1953 | Felice Bonetto vs Onofre Marimón | 4–1 |
1 circuitsShow all▾
19545 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 8 | Accident | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 28 | P3 | 4.14 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 5 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | Engine | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 6 | Engine | 0 |
Earlier seasons1951–1953 (2 seasons)▾
19536 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | Accident | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Maserati | 5 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 8 | Suspension | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 7 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 8 | P9 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 16 | P3 | 4 |
19511 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 15 | Engine | 0 |