Arturo Merzario
born 11 Mar 1943 · raced 1972–1979
56Races
0Wins
0Podiums
10Top 10s
9.19Avg Position
17.21Avg Grid Pos
Arturo Merzario was a flamboyant and often outspoken Italian driver known for his distinctive cowboy hat and larger-than-life personality. He competed in 56 Grands Prix between 1972 and 1979, driving for several teams including Ferrari, Williams, and his own Merzario team. While he never achieved a podium finish, Merzario is most famously remembered for his heroic actions at the 1976 German Grand Prix, where he was one of the drivers who helped pull Niki Lauda from his burning car. His spirited driving style and enduring presence made him a popular figure in the paddock.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 |
| Iso Marlboro | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 |
| Merzario | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Wolf | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Shadow | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fittipaldi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| March | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyalami | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0.75 | 4 |
| Brands Hatch | 0 | 0.25 | 4 |
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Mosport International Raceway | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Watkins Glen | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jarama | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Zolder | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 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.
- Jacques Laffite9 shared races · Compare with Jacques Laffite (1974)
- Jacky Ickx6 shared races · Compare with Jacky Ickx (1973)
- Hans-Joachim Stuck5 shared races · Compare with Hans-Joachim Stuck (1976)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Arturo Merzario vs Hans-Joachim Stuck | 3–2 | |
| 1975 | Jacques Laffite vs Arturo Merzario | 3–1 | |
| 1974 | Jacques Laffite vs Arturo Merzario | 2–3 | |
| 1973 | Jacky Ickx vs Arturo Merzario | 3–3 |
197914 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Merzario | 22 | Engine | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Merzario | 22 | Collision | 0 |
Earlier seasons1972–1978 (7 seasons)▾
197816 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Merzario | 26 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Merzario | 22 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Merzario | 26 | Engine | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Merzario | 23 | Fuel system | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Merzario | 22 | +8 Laps | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Merzario | 21 | Gearbox | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Merzario | 26 | Suspension | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Merzario | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Merzario | 20 | Differential | 0 |
19778 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Grand Prix | March | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Shadow | 21 | Gearbox | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | March | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | March | 17 | Transmission | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | March | 18 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | March | 14 | P14 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | March | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | March | 21 | Suspension | 0 |
197614 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | Wolf | 19 | Gearbox | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Wolf | 25 | Accident | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Wolf | 24 | Accident | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Wolf | — | Withdrew | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Wolf | 23 | Accident | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Wolf | 21 | Accident | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Wolf | 21 | Brakes | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | March | 9 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | March | 20 | P9 | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | March | 19 | P14 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | March | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | March | 21 | Engine | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | March | 18 | Gearbox | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | March | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
19757 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Fittipaldi | 26 | P11 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 19 | Clutch | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 25 | Withdrew | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | Fuel system | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Williams | 20 | Not classified | 0 |
197414 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 15 | Electrical | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 19 | Handling | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 15 | P4 | 3 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 9 | Fuel system | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 16 | Throttle | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 15 | P9 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 21 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 14 | Collision | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 6 | Transmission | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 7 | Accident | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 3 | P6 | 1 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 9 | Throttle | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 13 | Overheating | 0 |
19739 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | P16 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 20 | P15 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | Suspension | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P7 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 10 | P7 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 16 | Oil pressure | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 15 | P4 | 3 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 17 | P4 | 3 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 14 | P9 | 0 |
19722 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 22 | P12 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | P6 | 1 |