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Patrick André Eugène Joseph Depailler

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france flag france · Born 1944-08-09 · Clermont-Ferrand · Died 1980-08-01

Starts
95
Wins
2
Podiums
19
Poles
1
Fastest Laps
4
Points
139
Championships
0
Best Result
1

Biography

Place of BirthClermont-Ferrand
GenderMALE
Date of Death1980-08-01

Career Statistics

Race Entries95
Race Starts95
Wins2
Podiums19
Pole Positions1
Fastest Laps4
Points139
Championships0
Best Championship Position4
Best Grid Position1
Best Race Result1
Race Laps Completed4635
Driver of the Day0
Grand Slams0
Average Grid (classified)9.14
Average Finish (classified)11.06
Average Δ (Grid → Finish)-1.93
Average Qualifying Position9.16
Average Race Position11.06
DNFs39 (41.1%)
DSQs0 (0%)
DNSs0 (0%)

Season-by-Season

Column abbreviations (2)

Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
Year Pos Constructor Starts Wins Podiums Poles FL Points
1980Alfa Romeo800000
19796Ligier7120122
19785Tyrrell16150034
19779Tyrrell17030020
19764Tyrrell16070139
19759Tyrrell14010112
19749Tyrrell15011114
1972Tyrrell200000

DNF Breakdown

Reason Count
Engine14
Accident11
Suspension4
Brakes2
Gearbox2
Collision1
Collision damage1
Fuel pipe1
Overheating1
Wheel1
Electrical1
Exhaust1
Handling1

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