Gianni Morbidelli
Franco Morbidelli, an Italian-Brazilian racing driver, made his mark in motorcycle Grand Prix racing before a brief, challenging foray into Formula 1. Known for his smooth, precise riding style in MotoGP, where he became a World Champion, Morbidelli's transition to four wheels was limited to a single non-championship F1 outing. His participation in the 1997 Race of Champions, driving a Formula 1 car, remains a curious footnote, highlighting the occasional crossovers between motorsport disciplines rather than a significant F1 career. Morbidelli's legacy is firmly cemented in the motorcycle racing world, with his F1 appearance serving as a unique, albeit minor, chapter.
70Races
0Wins
1Podiums
18Top 10s
15.53Avg Position
15.21Avg Grid Pos
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 0.67 | 3 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 0.25 | 4 |
| Adelaide Street Circuit | 0 | 0.9 | 5 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 0.2 | 5 |
| Autódromo do Estoril | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Suzuka Circuit | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Hungaroring | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Johnny Herbert vs Gianni Morbidelli | 6–1 | |
| 1995 | Taki Inoue vs Gianni Morbidelli | 1–9 | |
| 1994 | Christian Fittipaldi vs Gianni Morbidelli | 14–2 | |
| 1992 | Christian Fittipaldi vs Gianni Morbidelli | 5–5 | |
| 1991 | Pierluigi Martini vs Gianni Morbidelli | 10–5 |
- Adelaide Street Circuit
- Hockenheimring
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Circuit de Monaco
- Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours
- Silverstone Circuit
- Hungaroring
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Suzuka Circuit
- Autódromo do Estoril
19978 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | Sauber | — | Injury | 0 |
| Luxembourg Grand Prix | Sauber | 19 | P9 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Sauber | 13 | P9 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Sauber | 18 | P12 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Sauber | 13 | P9 | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Sauber | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Sauber | 18 | P10 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Sauber | 13 | P14 | 0 |
199510 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Footwork | 13 | P3 | 4 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Footwork | 14 | Spun off | 0 |
| Pacific Grand Prix | Footwork | 19 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Footwork | 16 | P14 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Footwork | 13 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Footwork | 13 | P9 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Footwork | 14 | P11 | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Footwork | 11 | P13 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Footwork | 12 | Electrical | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Footwork | 13 | Engine | 0 |
199416 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Footwork | 21 | Oil leak | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Footwork | 12 | Spun off | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Footwork | 8 | P11 | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Footwork | 16 | P9 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Footwork | 17 | Collision | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Footwork | 14 | P6 | 1 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Footwork | 19 | Collision | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Footwork | 16 | P5 | 2 |
| British Grand Prix | Footwork | 16 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Footwork | 22 | Collision | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Footwork | 11 | Transmission | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Footwork | 15 | Fuel system | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Footwork | 7 | Collision | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Footwork | 11 | Engine | 0 |
| Pacific Grand Prix | Footwork | 13 | Engine | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Footwork | 6 | Gearbox | 0 |
199216 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Minardi | 16 | P10 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Minardi | 14 | P14 | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Minardi | 18 | P14 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Minardi | 12 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Minardi | 23 | P16 | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Minardi | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Minardi | 26 | P12 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Minardi | 25 | P17 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Minardi | 16 | P8 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Minardi | 13 | P11 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Minardi | 12 | Gearbox | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Minardi | 21 | Engine | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Minardi | 25 | Handling | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Minardi | 23 | P7 | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Minardi | 21 | Spun off | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Minardi | 19 | Engine | 0 |
199116 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P6 | 0.5 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Minardi | 8 | Wheel | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Minardi | 16 | P14 | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Minardi | 13 | P9 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Minardi | 17 | P9 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Minardi | 19 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Minardi | 23 | P13 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Minardi | 19 | Differential | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Minardi | 20 | P11 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Minardi | 10 | Collision | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Minardi | 14 | P7 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Minardi | 15 | Spun off | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Minardi | 17 | Gearbox | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Minardi | 8 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Minardi | 21 | P8 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Minardi | 26 | Gearbox | 0 |
19904 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Minardi | 20 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Minardi | 20 | Spun off | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Dallara | 16 | P14 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Dallara | — | Did not qualify | 0 |