Henri Pescarolo
born 25 Sept 1942 · raced 1968–1976
56Races
0Wins
1Podiums
19Top 10s
9.84Avg Position
17.14Avg Grid Pos
Henri Pescarolo, a true endurance racing legend, also made his mark in Formula 1 with a career spanning over a decade. Known for his resilience and adaptability, he competed for various privateer teams, often in challenging machinery. His best result was third place at the 1970 Monaco Grand Prix, and he started 56 races in total. He is best known as an endurance racing specialist who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans four times, in 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1984. Pescarolo's F1 journey is a testament to the grit and determination of drivers who chased their Grand Prix dreams against formidable odds.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matra | 0 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| March-Ford | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| Politoys | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Iso Marlboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| BRM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Surtees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| March | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 0.33 | 3 |
| Watkins Glen | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jarama | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Brands Hatch | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Circuit Paul Ricard | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kyalami | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Nürburgring | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0 | 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.
- Jean-Pierre Beltoise25 shared races · Compare with Jean-Pierre Beltoise (1970)
- François Migault10 shared races · Compare with François Migault (1974)
- Alan Jones7 shared races · Compare with Alan Jones (1976)
- Carlos Pace7 shared races · Compare with Carlos Pace (1972)
- Brett Lunger6 shared races · Compare with Brett Lunger (1976)
- Ronnie Peterson3 shared races · Compare with Ronnie Peterson (1971)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Alan Jones vs Henri Pescarolo | 6–1 | |
| 1976 | Brett Lunger vs Henri Pescarolo | 5–1 | |
| 1974 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise vs Henri Pescarolo | 8–4 | |
| 1974 | François Migault vs Henri Pescarolo | 4–6 | |
| 1972 | Carlos Pace vs Henri Pescarolo | 5–2 | |
| 1971 | Henri Pescarolo vs Ronnie Peterson | 1–2 | |
| 1970 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise vs Henri Pescarolo | 6–7 |
19769 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Surtees | 26 | Not classified | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Surtees | 21 | P19 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Surtees | 22 | P17 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Surtees | 22 | P11 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Surtees | 22 | P9 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Surtees | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Surtees | 26 | Fuel system | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Surtees | 24 | Suspension | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Surtees | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
Earlier seasons1968–1974 (6 seasons)▾
197412 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | BRM | 25 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | BRM | 24 | P10 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | BRM | 24 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | BRM | 19 | Clutch | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | BRM | 24 | Handling | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | BRM | 19 | Heat shield fire | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | BRM | 27 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | BRM | 15 | Collision | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | BRM | 20 | P12 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | BRM | 21 | P18 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | BRM | 22 | P14 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | BRM | 21 | P9 | 0 |
19733 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 12 | P10 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 23 | Overheating | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | March | 18 | P8 | 0 |
197210 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | March | 21 | P14 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | March | 21 | P13 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | March | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | March | 9 | Accident | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Politoys | 26 | Accident | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | March | 19 | Not classified | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | March | 9 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | March | 19 | P11 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | March | 22 | P11 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | March | 15 | P8 | 0 |
197110 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | March-Ford | 20 | Engine | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | March-Ford | 10 | Suspension | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | March-Ford | 13 | P6 | 1 |
| German Grand Prix | March-Ford | 10 | Suspension | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | March-Ford | 17 | P4 | 3 |
| French Grand Prix | March-Ford | 18 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | March-Ford | 15 | Not classified | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | March-Ford | 13 | P8 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | March-Ford | 11 | Engine | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | March-Ford | 18 | P11 | 0 |
197013 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | Matra | 11 | P9 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Matra | 12 | P8 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Matra | 8 | P7 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Matra | 5 | Engine | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Matra | 13 | P14 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Matra | 5 | P6 | 1 |
| British Grand Prix | Matra | 12 | Accident | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Matra | 8 | P5 | 2 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Matra | 13 | P8 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Matra | 17 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Matra | 7 | P3 | 4 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Matra | 9 | Engine | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Matra | 18 | P7 | 0 |
19682 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | Matra | 20 | P9 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Matra | 19 | Oil pressure | 0 |