France
French · Europe
- Drivers
- 78
- Constructors
- 13
- Circuits
- 7
- Grands Prix
- 1
- Champions
- 1
- Wins
- 81
- Poles
- 80
- Podiums
- 314
- Fastest laps
- 92
- Points
- 3877.47
- WDC titles
- 4
- WCC titles
- 3
National statistics
| Race entries | 3310 |
|---|---|
| Race starts | 3086 |
| Wins | 81 |
| Podiums | 314 |
| Pole positions | 80 |
| Fastest laps | 92 |
| Points | 3877.47 |
| World Drivers’ Championships | 4 |
| World Constructors’ Championships | 3 |
| Driver of the Day | 8 |
| Grand slams | 1 |
| Constructor 1–2 finishes | 5 |
| DNF rate | 37.8% |
| Races held (host) | 63 |
| Host years | 1950–2022 |
Most successful
| Driver | Alain Marie Pascal Prost (51 wins) |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Renault (35 wins) |
By decade
| Decade ↑ | Starts | Wins | WDC | WCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 262 | 2 | — | — |
| 1960s | 83 | — | — | 1 |
| 1970s | 557 | 8 | — | — |
| 1980s | 780 | 55 | 3 | — |
| 1990s | 536 | 14 | 1 | — |
| 2000s | 142 | — | — | 2 |
| 2010s | 385 | — | — | — |
| 2020s | 341 | 2 | — | — |
Championship timeline
| Year ↑ | Title | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | WCC | Matra |
| 1985 | WDC | Alain Marie Pascal Prost |
| 1986 | WDC | Alain Marie Pascal Prost |
| 1989 | WDC | Alain Marie Pascal Prost |
| 1993 | WDC | Alain Marie Pascal Prost |
| 2005 | WCC | Renault |
| 2006 | WCC | Renault |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 drivers are from France?
France has produced 78 Formula 1 drivers by primary nationality, with 81 race wins and 4 World Drivers’ Championship titles.
Has France hosted Formula 1 races?
France has hosted 63 Formula 1 races across 7 circuits (1950–2022).
Which French driver has the most wins?
Alain Marie Pascal Prost leads French drivers with 51 Formula 1 race wins.
How many Formula 1 constructors are from France?
France has been home to 13 Formula 1 constructors, with 3 World Constructors’ Championship titles.
Which French constructor has the most race wins?
Renault leads French constructors with 35 Formula 1 race wins.