Alessandro Nannini
born 7 Jul 1959 · raced 1986–1990
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 Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuka Circuit | 1 | 3.67 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 2 |
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 0 | 1.8 |
| Circuito de Jerez | 0 | 1.6 |
| Adelaide Street Circuit | 0 | 1.5 |
| Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 0 | 1.2 |
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 1.2 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 1 |
| Autódromo do Estoril | 0 | 0.8 |
| Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet | 0 | 0.25 |
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 | Benetton | Nannini vs PiquetAlessandro Nannini vs Nelson Piquet | 5–9 |
| 1989 | Benetton | Nannini vs PirroAlessandro Nannini vs Emanuele Pirro | 6–4 |
| 1989 | Benetton | Herbert vs NanniniJohnny Herbert vs Alessandro Nannini | 2–3 |
| 1988 | Benetton | Boutsen vs NanniniThierry Boutsen vs Alessandro Nannini | 11–4 |
| 1987 | Minardi | Campos vs NanniniAdrián Campos vs Alessandro Nannini | 8–7 |
| 1986 | Minardi | de Cesaris vs NanniniAndrea 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 racesBenetton▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | P3 | 4 | |
| 9 | P6 | 1 | |
| 8 | P8 | 0 | |
| 6 | P4 | 3 | |
| 7 | Collision | 0 | |
| 9 | P25 places better than season average (P6.7) | 6 | |
| 13 | Collision | 0 | |
| 5 | P169 places worse than season average (P6.7) | 0 | |
| 14 | P4 | 3 | |
| 4 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 16 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 9 | P3 | 4 | |
| 15 | P10 | 0 | |
| 22 | P114 places worse than season average (P6.7) | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Alessandro Nannini’s average finish in 1990 (P6.7, retirements excluded).
Earlier seasons1986–1989 (4 seasons)▾
198916 races, 1 winBenetton▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | P2 | 6 | |
| 6 | P1 | 9 | |
| 14 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 13 | P4 | 3 | |
| 8 | Brakes | 0 | |
| 7 | P5 | 2 | |
| 7 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 7 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 9 | P3 | 4 | |
| 4 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 13 | Disqualified | 0 | |
| 3 | Physical | 0 | |
| 13 | P4 | 3 | |
| 15 | P84 places worse than season average (P4.0) | 0 | |
| 7 | P3 | 4 | |
| 11 | P6 | 1 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Alessandro Nannini’s average finish in 1989 (P4.0, retirements excluded).
198816 racesBenetton▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Spun off | 0 | |
| 12 | P5 | 2 | |
| 5 | P34 places better than season average (P7.1) | 4 | |
| 9 | Handling | 0 | |
| 9 | P9 | 0 | |
| 7 | Disqualified | 0 | |
| 5 | Overheating | 0 | |
| 6 | P1811 places worse than season average (P7.1) | 0 | |
| 8 | P34 places better than season average (P7.1) | 4 | |
| 6 | P6 | 1 | |
| 7 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 5 | Ignition | 0 | |
| 8 | P7 | 0 | |
| 6 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 4 | P6 | 1 | |
| 12 | Engine | 0 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Alessandro Nannini’s average finish in 1988 (P7.1, retirements excluded).
198716 racesMinardi▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Accident | 0 | |
| 14 | Engine | 0 | |
| 14 | Turbo | 0 | |
| 21 | Turbo | 0 | |
| 14 | P11 | 0 | |
| 18 | P16 | 0 | |
| 15 | Engine | 0 | |
| 20 | P11 | 0 | |
| 16 | Engine | 0 | |
| 15 | Engine | 0 | |
| 15 | Turbo | 0 | |
| 18 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 13 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 14 | Turbo | 0 | |
| 15 | Turbo | 0 | |
| 15 | Suspension | 0 |
198615 racesMinardi▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Accident | 0 | |
| 24 | P14 | 0 | |
| 18 | Not classified | 0 | |
| 19 | Electrical | 0 | |
| 19 | Suspension | 0 | |
| 17 | Engine | 0 | |
| 22 | Overheating | 0 | |
| 20 | Steering | 0 | |
| 19 | Accident | 0 | |
| 24 | Turbo | 0 | |
| 20 | Turbo | 0 | |
| 22 | Gearbox | 0 | |
| 18 | Accident | 0 | |
| 25 | Differential | 0 | |
| 25 | Clutch | 0 |