André Simon
Simon, a talented but often overlooked figure in early Formula 1, competed during an era of significant technical and safety evolution. Known for his tenacious driving style, particularly in adverse weather conditions, he often extracted surprising results from less competitive machinery. Though he never secured a Grand Prix victory, his consistent performances and ability to finish races earned him 0 podiums across his 12 starts. Simon's career reflects the challenges and raw passion of motorsport's formative years, where driver skill often compensated for technological disparities.
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | André Simon vs Maurice Trintignant | 2–1 | |
| 1951 | Robert Manzon vs André Simon | 2–1 |
19572 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 16 | P11 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Maserati | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
19562 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Gordini | 25 | P9 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 20 | Engine | 0 |
19552 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 8 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Mercedes | 10 | Engine | 0 |
19522 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P6 | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Magneto | 0 |
19514 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Simca | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Simca | 11 | P6 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Simca | 12 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Simca | 21 | Engine | 0 |