Patrick Depailler from France in Motorsport. Full information
Patrick Depailler is a racing driver from France.
Born 9th August 1944, dead 1st August 1980 at age 35.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Champion of Formula 2.
Participant of Formula 1.
The recorded standings include 258 points.
First race: 1967 Le Mans 24 Hours
First win: 1974 Pau Grand Prix
Last win: 1979 Spain Grand Prix
Last race: 1980 Britain Grand Prix
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Patrick Depailler's career covers the period from 1967 to 1980. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 6 race wins and 9 pole positions. The profile spans 3 championships or event groups. Patrick Depailler 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 | 1967 - 1980 | Series | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 145 | Tracks | 41 |
| Wins | 6 | Podiums | 34 |
| Poles | 9 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 15 | Cars | 21 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 1 (95 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Tyrrell (80 starts) |
| Most visited track | Hockenheim (9 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Patrick Depailler 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 | 8 | 95 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Formula 2 | 6 | 42 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Patrick Depailler took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Patrick Depailler moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1971 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1973 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 14.00 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 54 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 12.00 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 39.00 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1977 | 20.00 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1978 |  |
34.00 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 20.00 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1980 | |
0 | - | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Patrick Depailler raced
Patrick Depailler is linked with 41 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Hockenheim.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Österreichring | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Zolder | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Nivelles | 11 | 1 | |
| Interlagos | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Jacarepagua | 11 | 1 | |
| Silverstone | 9 | 17 | 2 |
| Brands Hatch | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Montréal | 5 | 13 | 1 |
| Mosport Park | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Nürburgring | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Le Castellet | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Dijon-Prenois | 8 | 9 | 2 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 17 | 1 | |
| Rouen-les-Essarts | 6 | 10 | 4 |
| Le Mans | 2 | 8 | |
| Hockenheim | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Monza | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Imola | 16 | 1 | |
| Fuji | 2 | 13 | 2 |
| Monaco | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Zandvoort | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Kyalami | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Jarama | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Montjuïc Park | 7 | 1 | |
| Anderstorp | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Watkins Glen | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Long Beach | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Mugello | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Pau | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Thruxton | 1 | 2 | |
| Montjuich Park | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tulln-Langenlebarn | 9 | 17 | 1 |
| Enna-Pergusa | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Vallelunga | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Crystal Palace | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Mantorp Park | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Albi Aerodrome | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Salzburgring | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Kinnekulle | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Karlskoga | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Patrick Depailler: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1974 Pau Grand Prix and currently ends with 1979 Spain Grand Prix, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Patrick Depailler: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Patrick Depailler in race results
Other drivers from France
- Alain Prost (205)
- Sébastien Bourdais (304)
- Simon Pagenaud (230)
- Jacques Laffite (290)
- Romain Grosjean (322)
- René Arnoux (196)
- Franck Montagny (85)
- Jean Alesi (276)
Drivers who shared races with Patrick Depailler
- Carlos Reutemann (113 shared races)
- Emerson Fittipaldi (106 shared races)
- Jochen Mass (101 shared races)
- Jean-Pierre Jarier (95 shared races)
- Jacques Laffite (95 shared races)
- Ronnie Peterson (95 shared races)
- Clay Regazzoni (94 shared races)
- Vittorio Brambilla (90 shared races)
Other drivers in Patrick Depailler's debut race
List of teams Patrick Depailler was a part of
Patrick Depailler is connected with 15 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Tyrrell.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell | 1 | 1 | 80 |
| Ligier | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Alfa Romeo | 3 | 8 | |
| Equipe Elf Tecno | 9 | 5 | 7 |
| Elf John Coombs | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| Constructions Mechanique Pygmee | 20 | 3 | |
| March Racing Team | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Project 3 Racing | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Equipe Renault Elf | 2 | 1 | |
| Equipe Matra-Elf | 20 | 1 | |
| Société des Automobiles Alpine | 43 | 1 | |
| Ecurie Savin Calberson | 8 | 2 | |
| Equipe Renault Elf Sport | 2 | 1 | |
| Automobiles Ligier | 17 | 1 | |
| Equipe Matra | 7 | 1 |
List of all the cars Patrick Depailler drove
Patrick Depailler is linked with 21 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: 7
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 2
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 15
Total Races: 3
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 8
Best position in qualification: 4
Total Races: 3
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 26
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 3
Total Races: 30
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 16
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 7
Alfa Romeo 1260 V12 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 3
Total Races: 8