Roberto Moreno
born 11 Feb 1959 · raced 1982–1995
Roberto Moreno, often affectionately known as 'Pupo', was a Brazilian driver whose career spanned an era of significant change in Formula 1. Despite often finding himself in uncompetitive machinery, his raw speed and determination shone through, earning him a reputation as a tenacious racer. He competed in 43 Grands Prix, achieving 1 podiums and demonstrating remarkable adaptability across various teams. Moreno is particularly remembered for his standout performances, including a memorable second-place finish at the 1990 Japanese Grand Prix, stepping in for Benetton. His career reflected the challenges and occasional triumphs of a talented driver navigating the sport's competitive landscape.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benetton | 0 | 1 | 14 | 13 |
| AGS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Euro Brun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Coloni | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Andrea Moda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team Lotus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Minardi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuka Circuit | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0.75 | 4 |
| Adelaide Street Circuit | 0 | 0.25 | 4 |
| Autódromo do Estoril | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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.
- Pedro Diniz17 shared races · Compare with Pedro Diniz (1995)
- Nelson Piquet11 shared races · Compare with Nelson Piquet (1991)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Pedro Diniz vs Roberto Moreno | 9–6 | |
| 1991 | Roberto Moreno vs Nelson Piquet | 5–6 |
199517 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Forti | 20 | Spun off | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Forti | 21 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Pacific Grand Prix | Forti | 22 | P16 | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Forti | 23 | Halfshaft | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Forti | 23 | P17 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Forti | 22 | Accident | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Forti | 22 | P14 | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Forti | 21 | Gearbox | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Forti | 22 | Halfshaft | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Forti | 22 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Forti | 24 | P16 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Forti | 23 | Fuel system | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Forti | 24 | Brakes | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Forti | 25 | Overheating | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Forti | 25 | Not classified | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Forti | 24 | Not classified | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Forti | 23 | Spun off | 0 |
Earlier seasons1982–1992 (6 seasons)▾
19928 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian Grand Prix | Andrea Moda | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Andrea Moda | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Andrea Moda | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Andrea Moda | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Andrea Moda | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Andrea Moda | 26 | Engine | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Andrea Moda | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Andrea Moda | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
199114 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Minardi | 18 | P16 | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Jordan | 21 | P10 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Jordan | 9 | Spun off | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | P4 | 3 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Benetton | 15 | P8 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | P8 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | Gearbox | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | Physical | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | P5 | 2 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Benetton | 5 | Suspension | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | P4 | 3 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Benetton | 13 | P13 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Benetton | 14 | P7 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | Collision | 0 |
199016 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | P7 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | P2 | 6 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Euro Brun | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Euro Brun | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Euro Brun | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Euro Brun | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Euro Brun | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Euro Brun | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Euro Brun | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Euro Brun | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Euro Brun | — | Disqualified | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Euro Brun | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Euro Brun | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Euro Brun | 24 | Throttle | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Euro Brun | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Euro Brun | 16 | P13 | 0 |
198916 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Coloni | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Coloni | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Coloni | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Coloni | 15 | Electrical | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Coloni | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Coloni | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Coloni | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Coloni | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Coloni | 23 | Gearbox | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Coloni | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Coloni | 26 | Differential | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Coloni | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Coloni | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Coloni | 25 | Gearbox | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Coloni | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Coloni | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
19872 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | AGS | 25 | P6 | 1 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | AGS | 26 | Electrical | 0 |
19821 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Grand Prix | Team Lotus | — | Did not qualify | 0 |