Clay Regazzoni
born 5 Sept 1939 · raced 1970–1980
130Races
5Wins
28Podiums
5Poles
71Top 10s
6Avg Position
8.55Avg Grid Pos
2Constructor Titles
Clay Regazzoni, the fiery Swiss-Italian, was a fan favourite throughout the 1970s for his aggressive, no-nonsense driving style and charismatic personality. Making his debut with Ferrari in 1970, he quickly established himself as a front-runner, securing his first victory in only his fifth Grand Prix. A versatile talent, he competed in 130 races, achieving 5 wins and 28 podium finishes across multiple teams, including BRM, Ensign, and Shadow. His career was tragically cut short by an accident at the 1980 US Grand Prix West, but he remains an enduring symbol of courage and passion in Formula 1 history.
All-time records
Where Clay Regazzoni ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 10th in Longest F1 Win Droughts (48 races)
- 10th in Oldest F1 Race Winners (39y 312d)
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring | 1 | 3.17 | 6 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 2.88 | 8 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 1 | 2.25 | 4 |
| Mosport International Raceway | 0 | 1.8 | 5 |
| Long Beach | 1 | 1.8 | 5 |
| Jarama | 0 | 1.67 | 6 |
| Dijon-Prenois | 0 | 1.67 | 3 |
| Brands Hatch | 0 | 1.5 | 4 |
| Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 0 | 1.43 | 7 |
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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.
- Niki Lauda54 shared races · Compare with Niki Lauda (1974)
- Jacky Ickx29 shared races · Compare with Jacky Ickx (1971)
- Alan Jones15 shared races · Compare with Alan Jones (1979)
- Jean-Pierre Beltoise14 shared races · Compare with Jean-Pierre Beltoise (1973)
- Hans-Joachim Stuck10 shared races · Compare with Hans-Joachim Stuck (1978)
- Mario Andretti10 shared races · Compare with Mario Andretti (1972)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Alan Jones vs Clay Regazzoni | 10–5 | |
| 1978 | Clay Regazzoni vs Hans-Joachim Stuck | 7–3 | |
| 1977 | Clay Regazzoni vs Patrick Tambay | 2–3 | |
| 1976 | Niki Lauda vs Clay Regazzoni | 8–5 | |
| 1975 | Niki Lauda vs Clay Regazzoni | 9–4 | |
| 1974 | Niki Lauda vs Clay Regazzoni | 7–8 | |
| 1973 | Jean-Pierre Beltoise vs Clay Regazzoni | 7–7 | |
| 1973 | Niki Lauda vs Clay Regazzoni | 5–8 | |
| 1972 | Jacky Ickx vs Clay Regazzoni | 8–2 | |
| 1972 | Mario Andretti vs Clay Regazzoni | 3–2 | |
| 1971 | Jacky Ickx vs Clay Regazzoni | 6–5 | |
| 1971 | Mario Andretti vs Clay Regazzoni | 3–2 | |
| 1970 | Jacky Ickx vs Clay Regazzoni | 6–2 |
19 circuitsShow all▾
- Autodromo Nazionale di Monza
- Nürburgring
- Silverstone Circuit
- Long Beach
- Circuit Park Zandvoort
- Mosport International Raceway
- Dijon-Prenois
- Jarama
- Brands Hatch
- Autódromo José Carlos Pace
- Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez
- Zolder
- Circuit de Monaco
- Red Bull Ring
- Scandinavian Raceway
- Kyalami
- Watkins Glen
- Circuit Paul Ricard
- Montjuïc
19804 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix West | Ensign | 23 | Accident | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ensign | 20 | P9 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ensign | 12 | Engine | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ensign | 15 | Not classified | 0 |
Earlier seasons1970–1979 (10 seasons)▾
197915 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Williams | 5 | Accident | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | P3 | 4 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | P3 | 4 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Williams | 3 | Accident | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | P5 | 2 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 6 | P2 | 6 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 4 | P1 | 9 |
| French Grand Prix | Williams | 9 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 16 | P2 | 6 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 8 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 14 | Engine | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Williams | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Williams | 22 | P9 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 17 | P15 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Williams | 17 | P10 | 0 |
197816 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Grand Prix | Shadow | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Shadow | 17 | P14 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Shadow | 15 | +7 Laps | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Shadow | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Shadow | 22 | +7 Laps | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Shadow | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Shadow | 17 | Gearbox | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Shadow | 17 | Electrical | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Shadow | 16 | P5 | 2 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Shadow | 22 | P15 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Shadow | 18 | Transmission | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Shadow | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Shadow | 20 | P10 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Shadow | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Shadow | 15 | P5 | 2 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Shadow | 16 | P15 | 0 |
197716 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | Ensign | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ensign | 14 | Accident | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Ensign | 19 | P5 | 2 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ensign | 7 | P5 | 2 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ensign | 9 | Throttle | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ensign | 11 | Accident | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ensign | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ensign | 16 | P7 | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Ensign | 14 | P7 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ensign | 13 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ensign | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ensign | 8 | Accident | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ensign | 13 | Gearbox | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ensign | 16 | P9 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ensign | 9 | Accident | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ensign | 12 | P6 | 1 |
197615 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P5 | 2 |
| United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 14 | P7 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 12 | P6 | 1 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | P2 | 6 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P2 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P9 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Oil pressure | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Engine | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P14 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P11 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | Engine | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P7 | 0 |
197514 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | Withdrew | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P7 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P13 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P3 | 4 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 12 | P3 | 4 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P5 | 2 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 17 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Not classified | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | P16 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P4 | 3 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P4 | 3 |
197415 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | P11 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P2 | 6 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | Engine | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P5 | 2 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P4 | 3 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P4 | 3 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P4 | 3 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | Oil pressure | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P2 | 6 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P3 | 4 |
197314 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | BRM | 15 | P8 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | BRM | 18 | Ignition | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | BRM | 14 | P6 | 1 |
| German Grand Prix | BRM | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | BRM | 12 | P8 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | BRM | 10 | P7 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | BRM | 9 | P12 | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | BRM | 12 | P9 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | BRM | 8 | Brakes | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | BRM | 12 | P10 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | BRM | 8 | P9 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | BRM | 5 | Accident | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | BRM | 4 | P6 | 1 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | BRM | 1 | P7 | 0 |
197210 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P8 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P5 | 2 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Collision | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Fuel system | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P2 | 6 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Accident | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P3 | 4 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P12 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P4 | 3 |
197111 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P6 | 1 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 18 | Accident | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | Engine | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | Oil pressure | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Accident | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Engine | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P3 | 4 |
19708 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P2 | 6 |
| United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P13 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P1 | 9 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P4 | 3 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P4 | 3 |