Karl Wendlinger
born 20 Dec 1968 · raced 1991–1995
41Races
0Wins
0Podiums
11Top 10s
9.56Avg Position
14.44Avg Grid Pos
Karl Wendlinger was a promising Austrian talent who rose through the Mercedes junior sports car programme before making his F1 debut in 1991. Known for his smooth, precise driving style, he quickly established himself as a consistent points scorer. His career was tragically cut short by a severe accident during practice for the 1994 Monaco Grand Prix, from which he recovered but never fully regained his previous form. He competed in 41 Grands Prix, with fourth place at the 1992 Canadian Grand Prix his best result.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauber | 0 | 0 | 11 | 25 |
| March | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
| Leyton House | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 0 | 0.75 | 4 |
| Autódromo José Carlos Pace | 0 | 0.25 | 4 |
| Adelaide Street Circuit | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Suzuka Circuit | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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.
- Jyrki Järvilehto16 shared races · Compare with Jyrki Järvilehto (1993)
- Heinz-Harald Frentzen9 shared races · Compare with Heinz-Harald Frentzen (1995)
- Paul Belmondo5 shared races · Compare with Paul Belmondo (1992)
- Emanuele Naspetti3 shared races · Compare with Emanuele Naspetti (1992)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen vs Karl Wendlinger | 5–1 | |
| 1994 | Heinz-Harald Frentzen vs Karl Wendlinger | 1–2 | |
| 1993 | Jyrki Järvilehto vs Karl Wendlinger | 7–9 | |
| 1992 | Paul Belmondo vs Karl Wendlinger | 2–3 | |
| 1992 | Emanuele Naspetti vs Karl Wendlinger | 1–2 |
19956 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Sauber | 18 | Physical | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Sauber | 15 | P10 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Sauber | 20 | P13 | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Sauber | 21 | Wheel | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Sauber | 21 | Collision | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Sauber | 19 | Electrical | 0 |
Earlier seasons1991–1994 (4 seasons)▾
19944 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco Grand Prix | Sauber | — | Injury | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Sauber | 10 | P4 | 3 |
| Pacific Grand Prix | Sauber | 19 | Collision | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Sauber | 7 | P6 | 1 |
199316 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Sauber | 11 | P15 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Sauber | 16 | Engine | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Sauber | 13 | P5 | 2 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Sauber | 15 | P4 | 3 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Sauber | 12 | Engine | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Sauber | 17 | P6 | 1 |
| German Grand Prix | Sauber | 14 | P9 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Sauber | 18 | Spun off | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Sauber | 11 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Sauber | 9 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Sauber | 8 | P13 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Sauber | 6 | Fuel system | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Sauber | 5 | Engine | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Sauber | 5 | Collision | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Sauber | 8 | Engine | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Sauber | 10 | Engine | 0 |
199214 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Grand Prix | March | 22 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | March | 17 | P10 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | March | 18 | P11 | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | March | 23 | Collision | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | March | 10 | P16 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | March | 21 | Gearbox | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | March | 21 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | March | 12 | P4 | 3 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | March | 16 | Gearbox | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | March | 12 | P12 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | March | 9 | P8 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | March | 9 | Clutch | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | March | 19 | Collision | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | March | 7 | Overheating | 0 |
19912 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Leyton House | 26 | P20 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Leyton House | 22 | Accident | 0 |