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Pedro de la Rosa

born 24 Feb 1971 · raced 1999–2012

103Races
0Wins
1Podiums
20Top 10s
12.34Avg Position
16.28Avg Grid Pos

Pedro de la Rosa carved out a lengthy Formula 1 career, predominantly known for his extensive test driver roles with McLaren and Ferrari. While he competed in 103 Grands Prix, his natural pace and technical feedback were highly valued behind the scenes, contributing significantly to championship-winning efforts. He achieved 1 podium finish, at the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix, showcasing his capabilities when given a race seat. His dedication and deep understanding of car development made him one of the sport's most respected unsung heroes.

All-time records

Where Pedro de la Rosa ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.

Top Teams

Team
Wins
Pod.
Pts
McLaren0123
Sauber006
Arrows003
Jaguar003
HRT000

Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.

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Related drivers

Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.

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Season by season

Pedro de la Rosa season-by-season championship record
SeasonChampionship positionWinsPoints
2012255 places lower than 201100
2011203 places lower than 201000
20101706
2006119 places higher than 2005019
20052004
2002215 places lower than 200100
20011603
2000162 places higher than 199902
19991801
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Teammate head-to-heads

Every season Pedro de la Rosa was compared against a teammate
SeasonTeamMatchupRace
2012HRTKarthikeyan vs de la Rosa4–15
2010SauberKobayashi vs de la Rosa7–6
2006McLarenRäikkönen vs de la Rosa5–3
2002JaguarIrvine vs de la Rosa12–5
2001JaguarIrvine vs de la Rosa7–6
2000Arrowsde la Rosa vs Verstappen7–9
1999Arrowsde la Rosa vs Takagi10–5
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Circuits raced

19 circuitsShow all▾
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Race results

201219 racesHRT▾
Pedro de la Rosa race results in 2012
Grand PrixGridResultPts
Brazilian GP
24P170
United States GP
23P210
Abu Dhabi GP
22P170
Indian GP
22Accident0
Korean GP
22Throttle0
Japanese GP
20P180
Singapore GP
24P170
Italian GP
23P180
Belgian GP
21P180
Hungarian GP
23P220
German GP
23P210
British GP
21P200
European GP
21P170
Canadian GP
20Brakes0
Monaco GP
20Accident0
Spanish GP
22P190
Bahrain GP
20P200
Chinese GP
22P210
Malaysian GP
22P220
Earlier seasons1999–2011 (8 seasons)▾
20111 raceSauber▾
Pedro de la Rosa race results in 2011
Grand PrixGridResultPts
Canadian GP
17P120
201014 racesSauber▾
Pedro de la Rosa race results in 2010
Grand PrixGridResultPts
Italian GP
16P140
Belgian GP
24P110
Hungarian GP
9P75 places better than season average (P11.6)6
German GP
14P140
British GP
9Collision0
European GP
16P120
Canadian GP
17Engine0
Turkish GP
13P110
Monaco GP
15Hydraulics0
Spanish GP
12Collision0
Chinese GP
17Technical0
Malaysian GP
12Engine0
Australian GP
14P120
Bahrain GP
14Hydraulics0

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Pedro de la Rosa’s average finish in 2010 (P11.6, retirements excluded).

20068 racesMcLaren▾
Pedro de la Rosa race results in 2006
Grand PrixGridResultPts
Brazilian GP
12P81
Japanese GP
13P115 places worse than season average (P6.3)0
Chinese GP
7P54
Italian GP
7Engine0
Turkish GP
11P54
Hungarian GP
4P24 places better than season average (P6.3)8
German GP
9Fuel pump0
French GP
8P72

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Pedro de la Rosa’s average finish in 2006 (P6.3, retirements excluded).

20051 raceMcLaren▾
Pedro de la Rosa race results in 2005
Grand PrixGridResultPts
Bahrain GP
8P54
200217 racesJaguar▾
Pedro de la Rosa race results in 2002
Grand PrixGridResultPts
Japanese GP
17Transmission0
United States GP
17Transmission0
Italian GP
8Collision0
Belgian GP
11Suspension0
Hungarian GP
15P130
German GP
20Transmission0
French GP
15P90
British GP
21P110
European GP
16P100
Canadian GP
16Gearbox0
Monaco GP
17P100
Austrian GP
19Throttle0
Spanish GP
16Spun off0
San Marino GP
22Driveshaft0
Brazilian GP
11P80
Malaysian GP
17P100
Australian GP
20P80
200113 racesJaguar▾
Pedro de la Rosa race results in 2001
Grand PrixGridResultPts
Japanese GP
16Oil leak0
United States GP
16P120
Italian GP
10P55 places better than season average (P9.7)2
Belgian GP
10Collision0
Hungarian GP
13P110
German GP
9Collision0
British GP
13P120
French GP
14P144 places worse than season average (P9.7)0
European GP
16P80
Canadian GP
14P61
Monaco GP
14Hydraulics0
Austrian GP
14Transmission0
Spanish GP
20Collision0

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Pedro de la Rosa’s average finish in 2001 (P9.7, retirements excluded).

200017 racesArrows▾
Pedro de la Rosa race results in 2000
Grand PrixGridResultPts
Malaysian GP
14Collision0
Japanese GP
13P120
United States GP
18Gearbox0
Italian GP
10Collision0
Belgian GP
16P165 places worse than season average (P10.7)0
Hungarian GP
15P165 places worse than season average (P10.7)0
German GP
5P65 places better than season average (P10.7)1
Austrian GP
12Gearbox0
French GP
13Transmission0
Canadian GP
9Collision0
Monaco GP
16Not restarted0
European GP
12P65 places better than season average (P10.7)1
Spanish GP
22Collision0
British GP
19Electrical0
San Marino GP
13Spun off0
Brazilian GP
16P80
Australian GP
12Suspension0

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Pedro de la Rosa’s average finish in 2000 (P10.7, retirements excluded).

199916 racesArrows▾
Pedro de la Rosa race results in 1999
Grand PrixGridResultPts
Japanese GP
21P130
Malaysian GP
20Engine0
European GP
22Gearbox0
Italian GP
21Withdrew0
Belgian GP
22Transmission0
Hungarian GP
20P150
German GP
20Spun off0
Austrian GP
21Spun off0
British GP
20Gearbox0
French GP
21P110
Canadian GP
20Transmission0
Spanish GP
19P110
Monaco GP
21Gearbox0
San Marino GP
18Spun off0
Brazilian GP
17Hydraulics0
Australian GP
18P65 places better than season average (P11.2)1

▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Pedro de la Rosa’s average finish in 1999 (P11.2, retirements excluded).