Alessandro Zanardi
born 23 Oct 1966 · raced 1991–1999
Alessandro Zanardi, an Italian known for his exuberant personality and aggressive driving style, had two stints in Formula 1 during the 1990s, competing in 41 races. While his F1 career saw limited success, with a single championship point from sixth place at the 1993 Brazilian Grand Prix, he later achieved significant acclaim and multiple championships in American open-wheel racing. Zanardi’s remarkable resilience and indomitable spirit were truly showcased after a devastating accident in 2001, as he went on to become a multi-gold medalist Paralympian.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Lotus | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| Minardi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuka Circuit | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Hungaroring | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Hockenheimring | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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.
- Johnny Herbert18 shared races · Compare with Johnny Herbert (1993)
- Ralf Schumacher16 shared races · Compare with Ralf Schumacher (1999)
- Andrea de Cesaris3 shared races · Compare with Andrea de Cesaris (1991)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Ralf Schumacher vs Alessandro Zanardi | 12–4 | |
| 1994 | Johnny Herbert vs Alessandro Zanardi | 4–2 | |
| 1993 | Johnny Herbert vs Alessandro Zanardi | 8–3 | |
| 1991 | Andrea de Cesaris vs Alessandro Zanardi | 1–2 |
199916 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Grand Prix | Williams | 8 | Electrical | 0 |
| Malaysian Grand Prix | Williams | 16 | P10 | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Williams | 18 | Collision | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Williams | 4 | P7 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 8 | P8 | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | Differential | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Williams | 14 | Differential | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Williams | 14 | Out of fuel | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Williams | 13 | P11 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Williams | 12 | Brakes | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Williams | 17 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Williams | 11 | P8 | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Williams | 10 | P11 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Williams | 16 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Australian Grand Prix | Williams | 15 | Spun off | 0 |
Earlier seasons1991–1994 (4 seasons)▾
199410 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 14 | Throttle | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 17 | P13 | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 21 | P16 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 13 | Collision | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 22 | P13 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 21 | Collision | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 19 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 23 | Engine | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 23 | P15 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 23 | P9 | 0 |
199312 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 26 | Injury | 0 |
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 21 | Gearbox | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 15 | Spun off | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 14 | Suspension | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 17 | Suspension | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 21 | P11 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 20 | P7 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 15 | P14 | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 20 | Spun off | 0 |
| European Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 13 | P8 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 15 | P6 | 1 |
| South African Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 16 | Collision | 0 |
19923 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian Grand Prix | Minardi | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Minardi | 24 | Gearbox | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Minardi | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
19913 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Grand Prix | Jordan | 16 | P9 | 0 |
| Japanese Grand Prix | Jordan | 13 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Jordan | 20 | P9 | 0 |