- Together
- 31
- Race H2H
- 10–21
- Quali H2H
- 13–18
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)
| 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
4★ 51W 106PJean-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)
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Ligier | 26 | 24 | 4 | — | Collision | |
| 1989 | Ligier | — | 27 | — | — | — | |
| 1989 | Ligier | — | 27 | — | — | — | |
| 1989 | Ligier | 23 | 13 | 69 | — | +2 laps | |
| 1989 | Ligier | 23 | 9 | 51 | — | +2 laps | |
| 1989 | Ligier | 17 | 25 | 4 | — | Collision damage | |
| 1989 | Ligier | — | 27 | — | — | — | |
| 1989 | Ligier | 23 | 11 | 42 | — | +3 laps | |
| 1989 | Ligier | — | 27 | — | — | — | |
| 1989 | Ligier | 18 | 25 | 14 | — | Gearbox | |
| 1989 | Ligier | 22 | 5 | 68 | 2 | +1 lap | |
| 1989 | Ligier | — | 29 | — | — | — | |
| 1989 | Ligier | 25 | 14 | 66 | — | +3 laps | |
| 1989 | Ligier | 21 | 12 | 73 | — | +4 laps | |
| 1989 | Ligier | — | 28 | — | — | — | |
| 1989 | Ligier | — | 28 | — | — | — | |
| 1988 | Ligier | 23 | 23 | 24 | — | Collision | |
| 1988 | Ligier | 23 | 17 | 48 | — | +3 laps | |
| 1988 | Ligier | 19 | 26 | 0 | — | Throttle | |
| 1988 | Ligier | 23 | 10 | 68 | — | +2 laps | |
| 1988 | Ligier | 24 | 13 | 49 | — | +2 laps | |
| 1988 | Ligier | 17 | 24 | 2 | — | Collision | |
| 1988 | Ligier | 25 | 18 | 32 | — | Engine |
Qualifying History
Column abbreviations (4)
| 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)
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)
| 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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