Alain Marie Pascal Prost 4★ 51W 106P
- Together
- 31
- Race H2H
- 10–21
- Quali H2H
- 13–18
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René Alexandre Arnoux
Compare france · Born 1948-07-04 · Pontcharra
- Starts
- 149
- Wins
- 7
- Podiums
- 22
- Poles
- 18
- Fastest Laps
- 12
- Points
- 181
- Championships
- 0
- Best Result
- 1
Biography
| Place of Birth | Pontcharra |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 164 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 149 |
| Wins | 7 |
| Podiums | 22 |
| Pole Positions | 18 |
| Fastest Laps | 12 |
| Points | 181 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | 3 |
| Best Grid Position | 1 |
| Best Race Result | 1 |
| Race Laps Completed | 6611 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 10.63 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 12.28 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | -1.65 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 11.86 |
| Average Race Position | 13.57 |
| DNFs | 67 (40.9%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 15 (9.1%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 23 | Ligier | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | — | Ligier | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 19 | Ligier | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | 10 | Ligier | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 1985 | 17 | Ferrari | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1984 | 6 | Ferrari | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 27 |
| 1983 | 3 | Ferrari | 15 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 49 |
| 1982 | 6 | Renault | 16 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 28 |
| 1981 | 9 | Renault | 14 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| 1980 | 6 | Renault | 14 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 |
Showing first 10 seasons. View all in the Seasons tab.
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 13 |
| Collision | 9 |
| Accident | 7 |
| Spun off | 5 |
| Electrical | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Turbo | 3 |
| Injection | 3 |
| Gearbox | 3 |
| Tyre | 2 |
| Ignition | 2 |
| Overheating | 2 |
| Chassis | 1 |
| Withdrew | 1 |
| Brakes | 1 |
| Distributor | 1 |
| Battery | 1 |
| Halfshaft | 1 |
| Wheel | 1 |
| Exhaust | 1 |
| Radiator | 1 |
| Out of fuel | 1 |
| Clutch | 1 |
| Transmission | 1 |
| Throttle | 1 |
| Collision damage | 1 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Alain Marie Pascal Prost
- Jean-Pierre Alain Jabouille No titles 2W 2P
- Together
- 28
- Race H2H
- 17–11
- Quali H2H
- 9–19
Michele Alboreto No titles 5W 23P- Together
- 17
- Race H2H
- 8–9
- Quali H2H
- 4–13
Stefan Nils Edwin Johansson No titles 12P- Together
- 16
- Race H2H
- 10–6
- Quali H2H
- 12–4
- Olivier Grouillard No titles
- Together
- 16
- Race H2H
- 6–10
- Quali H2H
- 4–12
- Patrick Daniel Tambay No titles 2W 11P
- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 8–7
- Quali H2H
- 7–8
Race entries and starts may differ from some sources due to shared-car and historical classification differences. See methodology for details.
Race-by-Race History
Column abbreviations (3)
Grid = Grid positionPos = Finish positionPts = Points scored
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 |  Australia | Ligier | 26 | 24 | 4 | — | Collision |
| 1989 |  Japan | Ligier | — | 27 | — | — | — |
| 1989 |  Spain | Ligier | — | 27 | — | — | — |
| 1989 |  Portugal | Ligier | 23 | 13 | 69 | — | +2 laps |
| 1989 | Italy | Ligier | 23 | 9 | 51 | — | +2 laps |
| 1989 |  Belgium | Ligier | 17 | 25 | 4 | — | Collision damage |
| 1989 |  Hungary | Ligier | — | 27 | — | — | — |
| 1989 |  Germany | Ligier | 23 | 11 | 42 | — | +3 laps |
| 1989 |  Great Britain | Ligier | — | 27 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | France | Ligier | 18 | 25 | 14 | — | Gearbox |
| 1989 |  Canada | Ligier | 22 | 5 | 68 | 2 | +1 lap |
| 1989 |  United States | Ligier | — | 29 | — | — | — |
| 1989 |  Mexico | Ligier | 25 | 14 | 66 | — | +3 laps |
| 1989 |  Monaco | Ligier | 21 | 12 | 73 | — | +4 laps |
| 1989 |  San Marino | Ligier | — | 28 | — | — | — |
| 1989 |  Brazil | Ligier | — | 28 | — | — | — |
| 1988 | Australia | Ligier | 23 | 23 | 24 | — | Collision |
| 1988 | Japan | Ligier | 23 | 17 | 48 | — | +3 laps |
| 1988 | Spain | Ligier | 19 | 26 | 0 | — | Throttle |
| 1988 | Portugal | Ligier | 23 | 10 | 68 | — | +2 laps |
| 1988 | Italy | Ligier | 24 | 13 | 49 | — | +2 laps |
| 1988 | Belgium | Ligier | 17 | 24 | 2 | — | Collision |
| 1988 | Hungary | Ligier | 25 | 18 | 32 | — | Engine |
Qualifying History
Column abbreviations (4)
Pos = Qualifying positionQ1 = Qualifying 1 timeQ2 = Qualifying 2 timeQ3 = Qualifying 3 time
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Pos | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Ligier | 26 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | Japan | Ligier | 27 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | Spain | Ligier | 27 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | Portugal | Ligier | 23 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | Italy | Ligier | 23 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | Belgium | Ligier | 17 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | Hungary | Ligier | 27 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | Germany | Ligier | 23 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | Great Britain | Ligier | 27 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | France | Ligier | 18 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | Canada | Ligier | 22 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | United States | Ligier | 29 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | Mexico | Ligier | 25 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | Monaco | Ligier | 21 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | San Marino | Ligier | 28 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | Brazil | Ligier | 28 | — | — | — |
| 1988 | Australia | Ligier | 23 | — | — | — |
| 1988 | Japan | Ligier | 23 | — | — | — |
| 1988 | Spain | Ligier | 19 | — | — | — |
| 1988 | Portugal | Ligier | 23 | — | — | — |
| 1988 | Italy | Ligier | 24 | — | — | — |
| 1988 | Belgium | Ligier | 17 | — | — | — |
| 1988 | Hungary | Ligier | 25 | — | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
Constructor Breakdown
Circuit Breakdown
| Circuit | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Hockenheimring | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Gilles Villeneuve | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Red Bull Ring | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Monza | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Enzo e Dino Ferrari | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Paul Ricard | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Nelson Piquet | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zandvoort | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Kyalami | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Zolder | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Silverstone | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Detroit | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Long Beach | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brands Hatch | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Estoril | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dijon-Prenois | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jerez | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hungaroring | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hermanos Rodríguez | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adelaide | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Watkins Glen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suzuka | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| José Carlos Pace | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jarama | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caesars Palace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fair Park | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nürburgring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phoenix | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grand Prix Breakdown
| Grand Prix | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Belgium | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| France | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Germany | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Canada | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Brazil | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Great Britain | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Italy | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Austria | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| San Marino | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Netherlands | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| South Africa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Spain | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Detroit | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| United States West | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Portugal | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United States | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hungary | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mexico | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Argentina | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Japan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caesars Palace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Europe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Wins (7)
Pole Positions (18)
| Year | Grand Prix |
|---|---|
| 1983 | Great Britain |
| 1983 | Canada |
| 1983 | Detroit |
| 1983 | San Marino |
| 1982 | France |
| 1982 | Netherlands |
| 1982 | Monaco |
| 1982 | San Marino |
| 1982 | South Africa |
| 1981 | Italy |
| 1981 | Austria |
| 1981 | Great Britain |
| 1981 | France |
| 1980 | Italy |
| 1980 | Netherlands |
| 1980 | Austria |
| 1979 | Netherlands |
| 1979 | Austria |
Fastest Laps (12)
| Year | Grand Prix | Lap | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Netherlands | 64 | 1:19.465 |
| 1984 | Belgium | 64 | 1:19.294 |
| 1983 | Netherlands | 33 | 1:19.863 |
| 1983 | Germany | 12 | 1:53.938 |
| 1982 | Italy | 25 | 1:33.619 |
| 1981 | Great Britain | 50 | 1:15.067 |
| 1980 | Netherlands | 67 | 1:19.350 |
| 1980 | Austria | 50 | 1:32.530 |
| 1980 | South Africa | 51 | 1:13.150 |
| 1980 | Brazil | 22 | 2:27.310 |
| 1979 | Austria | 40 | 1:35.770 |
| 1979 | France | 71 | 1:09.160 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Alain Marie Pascal Prost 4★ 51W 106P
- Together
- 31
- Race H2H
- 10–21
- Quali H2H
- 13–18
- Jean-Pierre Alain Jabouille No titles 2W 2P
- Together
- 28
- Race H2H
- 17–11
- Quali H2H
- 9–19
- Michele Alboreto No titles 5W 23P
- Together
- 17
- Race H2H
- 8–9
- Quali H2H
- 4–13
- Stefan Nils Edwin Johansson No titles 12P
- Together
- 16
- Race H2H
- 10–6
- Quali H2H
- 12–4
- Olivier Grouillard No titles
- Together
- 16
- Race H2H
- 6–10
- Quali H2H
- 4–12
- Patrick Daniel Tambay No titles 2W 11P
- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 8–7
- Quali H2H
- 7–8
- Piercarlo Ghinzani No titles
- Together
- 15
- Race H2H
- 8–7
- Quali H2H
- 14–1
- Jacques-Henri Marie Sabin Laffite No titles 6W 32P
- Together
- 9
- Race H2H
- 5–4
- Quali H2H
- 8–1
- Philippe René Gabriel Alliot No titles
- Together
- 7
- Race H2H
- 5–2
- Quali H2H
- 5–2
- Giuseppe Gabbiani No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
Teammate Head-to-Head
Avg quali gap = (teammate quali pos − driver quali pos), positive = driver qualified ahead. Avg race gap = (teammate race pos − driver race pos), positive = driver finished ahead.
Column abbreviations (4)
Avg Quali Gap = Average qualifying position gap (positive = driver ahead)Quali H2H = Qualifying head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)Avg Race Gap = Average race position gap (positive = driver ahead)Race H2H = Race head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)
| Teammate | Races Together | Avg Quali Gap | Quali H2H | Avg Race Gap | Race H2H | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alain Marie Pascal Prost | 31 | -1.871 | 13–18 | -2.742 | 10–21 | Compare |
| Jean-Pierre Alain Jabouille | 28 | -2.107 | 9–19 | +4.143 | 17–11 | Compare |
| Michele Alboreto | 17 | -2.765 | 4–13 | +1.882 | 8–9 | Compare |
| Stefan Nils Edwin Johansson | 16 | +2.75 | 12–4 | +1.813 | 10–6 | Compare |
| Olivier Grouillard | 16 | -3.062 | 4–12 | -2.062 | 6–10 | Compare |
| Patrick Daniel Tambay | 15 | -0.2 | 7–8 | +1.867 | 8–7 | Compare |
| Piercarlo Ghinzani | 15 | +3.8 | 14–1 | -0.667 | 8–7 | Compare |
| Jacques-Henri Marie Sabin Laffite | 9 | +4.111 | 8–1 | +0.222 | 5–4 | Compare |
| Philippe René Gabriel Alliot | 7 | +1.714 | 5–2 | +4.286 | 5–2 | Compare |
| Giuseppe Gabbiani | 2 | +7 | 2–0 | +12.5 | 2–0 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 race wins does René Alexandre Arnoux have?
René Alexandre Arnoux has 7 Formula 1 race wins from 149 Grand Prix starts.
Has René Alexandre Arnoux won a Formula 1 World Championship?
No. René Alexandre Arnoux has 7 race wins but has not won the World Drivers’ Championship.
Which Formula 1 team has René Alexandre Arnoux driven for the most?
René Alexandre Arnoux made the most starts for Ligier (63 starts).
How many Formula 1 pole positions does René Alexandre Arnoux have?
René Alexandre Arnoux has 18 Formula 1 pole positions.
Who was René Alexandre Arnoux’s most frequent Formula 1 teammate?
Alain Marie Pascal Prost was René Alexandre Arnoux’s most frequent teammate, with 31 races as teammates.
When did René Alexandre Arnoux race in Formula 1?
René Alexandre Arnoux raced in Formula 1 from 1978–1989.