Alessandro Nannini
born 7 Jul 1959 · raced 1986–1990
77Races
1Wins
9Podiums
24Top 10s
6.84Avg Position
12.52Avg Grid Pos
Alessandro Nannini was a flamboyant and aggressive Italian driver whose F1 career, though relatively short, left a lasting impression. Known for his attacking style and natural talent, he drove for Minardi before joining Benetton, where he achieved his sole Grand Prix victory at the controversial 1989 Japanese Grand Prix after Ayrton Senna's disqualification. Nannini's promising career was tragically cut short in 1990 by a helicopter accident that severed his right forearm, though he later made a remarkable return to racing in touring cars. He competed in 77 Formula 1 races, securing 9 podium finishes.
All-time records
Where Alessandro Nannini ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 23rd in Longest Wait for a First F1 Win (61 races)
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuka Circuit | 1 | 3.67 | 3 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 0 | 1.8 | 5 |
| Circuito de Jerez | 0 | 1.6 | 5 |
| Adelaide Street Circuit | 0 | 1.5 | 4 |
| Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 0 | 1.2 | 5 |
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 1.2 | 5 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Autódromo do Estoril | 0 | 0.8 | 5 |
| Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | 0 | 0.25 | 4 |
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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.
- Thierry Boutsen16 shared races · Compare with Thierry Boutsen (1988)
- Adrián Campos15 shared races · Compare with Adrián Campos (1987)
- Andrea de Cesaris15 shared races · Compare with Andrea de Cesaris (1986)
- Nelson Piquet14 shared races · Compare with Nelson Piquet (1990)
- Emanuele Pirro10 shared races · Compare with Emanuele Pirro (1989)
- Johnny Herbert5 shared races · Compare with Johnny Herbert (1989)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Alessandro Nannini vs Nelson Piquet | 5–9 | |
| 1989 | Alessandro Nannini vs Emanuele Pirro | 6–4 | |
| 1989 | Johnny Herbert vs Alessandro Nannini | 2–3 | |
| 1988 | Thierry Boutsen vs Alessandro Nannini | 11–4 | |
| 1987 | Adrián Campos vs Alessandro Nannini | 8–7 | |
| 1986 | Andrea de Cesaris vs Alessandro Nannini | 9–4 |
16 circuitsShow all▾
- Suzuka Circuit
- Silverstone Circuit
- Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
- Circuito de Jerez
- Adelaide Street Circuit
- Hockenheimring
- Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Autódromo do Estoril
- Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet
- Circuit Paul Ricard
- Circuit de Monaco
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
- Hungaroring
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Detroit Street Circuit
199014 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | P3 | 4 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | P6 | 1 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | P8 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | P4 | 3 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | Collision | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | P2 | 6 |
| British Grand Prix | Benetton | 13 | Collision | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Benetton | 5 | P16 | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Benetton | 14 | P4 | 3 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Benetton | 4 | Spun off | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Benetton | 16 | Gearbox | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | P3 | 4 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Benetton | 15 | P10 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Benetton | 22 | P11 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1986–1989 (4 seasons)▾
198916 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Benetton | 4 | P2 | 6 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | P1 | 9 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Benetton | 14 | Spun off | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Benetton | 13 | P4 | 3 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | Brakes | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | P5 | 2 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | Gearbox | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | Electrical | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | P3 | 4 |
| French Grand Prix | Benetton | 4 | Suspension | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Benetton | 13 | Disqualified | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Benetton | 3 | Physical | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Benetton | 13 | P4 | 3 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Benetton | 15 | P8 | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | P3 | 4 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Benetton | 11 | P6 | 1 |
198816 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | Spun off | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Benetton | 12 | P5 | 2 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Benetton | 5 | P3 | 4 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | Handling | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | P9 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | Disqualified | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Benetton | 5 | Overheating | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | P18 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | P3 | 4 |
| French Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | P6 | 1 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | Suspension | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Benetton | 5 | Ignition | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | P7 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | Gearbox | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Benetton | 4 | P6 | 1 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Benetton | 12 | Engine | 0 |
198716 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Minardi | 13 | Accident | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Minardi | 14 | Engine | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Minardi | 14 | Turbo | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Minardi | 21 | Turbo | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Minardi | 14 | P11 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Minardi | 18 | P16 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Minardi | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Minardi | 20 | P11 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Minardi | 16 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Minardi | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Minardi | 15 | Turbo | 0 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Minardi | 18 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Minardi | 13 | Electrical | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Minardi | 14 | Turbo | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Minardi | 15 | Turbo | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Minardi | 15 | Suspension | 0 |
198615 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Minardi | 18 | Accident | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | Minardi | 24 | P14 | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Minardi | 18 | Not classified | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Minardi | 19 | Electrical | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Minardi | 19 | Suspension | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Minardi | 17 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Minardi | 22 | Overheating | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Minardi | 20 | Steering | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Minardi | 19 | Accident | 0 |
| Detroit Grand Prix | Minardi | 24 | Turbo | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Minardi | 20 | Turbo | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Minardi | 22 | Gearbox | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Minardi | 18 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Minardi | 25 | Differential | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Minardi | 25 | Clutch | 0 |