Jacques Laffite from France in Motorsport. Full information
Jacques Laffite is a racing driver from France.
Born 21st November 1943, 82 years old.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Champion of Formula 2.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of DTM.
The recorded standings include 550 points.
First race: 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours
First win: 1974 Salzburgring F2
Last win: 1990 Nurburgring DTM
Last race: 1996 Le Mans 24 Hours
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Jacques Laffite's career covers the period from 1972 to 1996. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 14 race wins and 15 pole positions. The profile spans 4 championships or event groups. Jacques Laffite is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1972 - 1996 | Series | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 290 | Tracks | 49 |
| Wins | 14 | Podiums | 52 |
| Poles | 15 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 19 | Cars | 37 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 1 (181 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Ligier (132 starts) |
| Most visited track | Hockenheim (27 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Jacques Laffite statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula 1 | 13 | 181 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| DTM | 3 | 68 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Formula 2 | 5 | 32 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Jacques Laffite took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Jacques Laffite moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 6.00 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 60 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 20.00 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 18.00 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | |
19.00 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | |
0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 36.00 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
| 1980 | 34.00 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1981 | 44.00 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1982 | 5.00 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1983 | 11.00 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 5.00 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 16.00 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 14.00 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
DTM
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 107 | 7 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 81 | 11 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 43 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Jacques Laffite raced
Jacques Laffite is linked with 49 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Hockenheim.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Adelaïde | 2 | 20 | 1 |
| Österreichring | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 5 | 11 | 3 |
| Zolder | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| Interlagos | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Jacarepagua | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Silverstone | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Brands Hatch | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Montréal | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| Mosport Park | 15 | 9 | 3 |
| Nürburgring | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| Jerez de la Frontera | 8 | 1 | |
| Le Castellet | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Dijon-Prenois | 8 | 5 | 6 |
| Rouen-les-Essarts | 4 | 1 | |
| Le Mans | 8 | 2 | 9 |
| Hockenheim | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| Avus | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Monza | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| Imola | 7 | 10 | 6 |
| Fuji | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Caesars Palace | 6 | 11 | 2 |
| Monaco | 2 | 5 | 12 |
| Zandvoort | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| Estoril | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Kyalami | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| Jarama | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Anderstorp | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| Detroit | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Dallas | 4 | 25 | 1 |
| Watkins Glen | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| Long Beach | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Mugello | 1 | 2 | |
| Pau | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Thruxton | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Montjuich Park | 16 | 1 | |
| Enna-Pergusa | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Vallelunga | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Salzburgring | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Karlskoga | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Norisring | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Nogaro | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Donington Park | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Brno | 13 | 5 | 4 |
| Mainz-Finthen | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Wunstorf | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Diepholz | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Singen | 8 | 10 | 2 |
Jacques Laffite: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1974 Salzburgring F2 and currently ends with 1990 Nurburgring DTM Race 1, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Jacques Laffite: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Jacques Laffite in race results
Other drivers from France
- Alain Prost (205)
- Sébastien Bourdais (304)
- Simon Pagenaud (230)
- Romain Grosjean (322)
- René Arnoux (196)
- Franck Montagny (85)
- Jean Alesi (276)
- Theo Pourchaire (104)
Drivers who shared races with Jacques Laffite
- John Watson (152 shared races)
- Hans-Joachim Stuck (150 shared races)
- Riccardo Patrese (141 shared races)
- Niki Lauda (140 shared races)
- Jean-Pierre Jarier (128 shared races)
- Nelson Piquet (121 shared races)
- Jochen Mass (111 shared races)
- Elio De Angelis (110 shared races)
Other drivers in Jacques Laffite's debut race
List of teams Jacques Laffite was a part of
Jacques Laffite is connected with 19 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Ligier.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams | 2 | 4 | 43 |
| Ligier | 1 | 1 | 132 |
| Iso-Marlboro | 15 | 11 | 5 |
| Token | 1 | ||
| Fred Opert Racing | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| BP Racing | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Automobiles Martini | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Willi Kauhsen Racing Team | 9 | 1 | |
| Equipe Renault Elf | 2 | 1 | |
| Maublanc Racing Services | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| Snobeck Racing Service | 3 | 1 | 22 |
| MS Racing | 4 | 3 | 24 |
| Team Bigazzi | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| Grand Touring Cars Inc. | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Automobiles Ligier | 8 | 12 | 3 |
| Joest Porsche Racing | 14 | 30 | 1 |
| Bigazzi Team SRL | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Porsche Flymo Mobil Alméras | 31 | 1 | |
| Société Jacadi | 27 | 1 |
List of all the cars Jacques Laffite drove
Jacques Laffite is linked with 37 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 15
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 5
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 11
Best position in qualification: 17
Total Races: 3
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 12
Total Races: 9
Matra MS73 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 16
Matra MS73 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 9
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 1
Matra MS76 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 19
Matra MS76 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 5
Best position in qualification: 14
Total Races: 2
Matra MS78 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 7
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 1
Matra MS78 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 9
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 15
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 14
Matra MS81 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 17
Matra MS81 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 6
Best position in qualification: 13
Total Races: 5
Matra MS81 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 8
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 4
Total Races: 14
Honda RA163E V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 10
Total Races: 10
Honda RA163E V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 14
Best position in qualification: 8
Total Races: 7
Renault EF4B V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 10
Total Races: 15
Renault EF15 V6 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 9
Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II
Benz
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 46
Porsche
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 31
Total Races: 1