Piercarlo Ghinzani from Italy in Motorsport. Full information
Piercarlo Ghinzani is a racing driver from Italy.
Born 16th January 1952, 74 years old.
Participant of Formula 2.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
The recorded standings include 5 points.
First race: 1977 Donington F2
Last race: 1989 Australia Grand Prix
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Piercarlo Ghinzani's career covers the period from 1977 to 1989. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. At the moment, Piercarlo Ghinzani is linked with 128 recorded race starts. The profile spans 3 championships or event groups. Piercarlo Ghinzani appears across several championships or event groups, so the page separates the career by series before listing seasons, teams and cars.
| Years | 1977 - 1989 | Series | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 128 | Tracks | 36 |
| Wins | 0 | Podiums | 0 |
| Poles | 0 | Best finish | 4th |
| Teams | 7 | Cars | 17 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 1 (112 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Osella (74 starts) |
| Most visited track | Hockenheim (8 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Piercarlo Ghinzani 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 | 9 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Piercarlo Ghinzani took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Piercarlo Ghinzani 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1978 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1982 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1983 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 2.00 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Piercarlo Ghinzani raced
Piercarlo Ghinzani is linked with 36 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Hockenheim.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaïde | 21 | 5 | |
| Österreichring | 8 | 18 | 5 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 7 | 16 | 6 |
| Zolder | 13 | 20 | 2 |
| Jacarepagua | 12 | 22 | 6 |
| Silverstone | 25 | 5 | |
| Brands Hatch | 9 | 14 | 4 |
| Montréal | 14 | 19 | 6 |
| Nürburgring | 9 | 2 | |
| Jerez de la Frontera | 21 | 4 | |
| Le Castellet | 15 | 17 | 6 |
| Dijon-Prenois | 12 | 26 | 1 |
| Rouen-les-Essarts | 14 | 1 | |
| Le Mans | 4 | 3 | |
| Hockenheim | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Hungaroring | 12 | 22 | 4 |
| Monza | 7 | 16 | 7 |
| Imola | 20 | 7 | |
| Suzuka | 13 | 25 | 3 |
| Mexico City | 15 | 18 | 4 |
| Monaco | 7 | 19 | 8 |
| Zandvoort | 15 | 4 | |
| Estoril | 9 | 22 | 6 |
| Kyalami | 13 | 3 | |
| Phoenix | 31 | 1 | |
| Detroit | 22 | 6 | |
| Dallas | 5 | 18 | 1 |
| Long Beach | 28 | 1 | |
| Mugello | 8 | 13 | 1 |
| Pau | 10 | 1 | |
| Thruxton | 10 | 12 | 1 |
| Enna-Pergusa | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Vallelunga | 7 | 15 | 1 |
| Nogaro | 8 | 11 | 1 |
| Misano | 10 | 1 | |
| Donington Park | 11 | 17 | 2 |
Piercarlo Ghinzani: List of all wins
No race wins are recorded for Piercarlo Ghinzani in the current data, so this section is kept as a statistical checkpoint rather than a wins list.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|
Related drivers
These links add context around Piercarlo Ghinzani: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Piercarlo Ghinzani in race results
Other drivers from Italy
- Alessandro Zanardi (125)
- Giorgio Pantano (143)
- Nicola Larini (140)
- Alberto Ascari (40)
- Edoardo Mortara (139)
- Bruno Giacomelli (123)
- Luca Filippi (156)
- Luca Ghiotto (149)
Drivers who shared races with Piercarlo Ghinzani
- Riccardo Patrese (116 shared races)
- Alain Prost (113 shared races)
- Michele Alboreto (113 shared races)
- Nelson Piquet (112 shared races)
- Eddie Cheever (110 shared races)
- Nigel Mansell (109 shared races)
- Derek Warwick (106 shared races)
- Thierry Boutsen (106 shared races)
Other drivers in Piercarlo Ghinzani's debut race
List of teams Piercarlo Ghinzani was a part of
Piercarlo Ghinzani is connected with 7 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Osella.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligier | 7 | 17 | 15 |
| Osella | 5 | 18 | 74 |
| Zakspeed | 14 | 16 | 16 |
| Toleman | 13 | 7 | |
| AFMP Euroracing | 11 | 21 | 1 |
| Euroracing | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| Martini Racing | 4 | 3 |
List of all the cars Piercarlo Ghinzani drove
Piercarlo Ghinzani is linked with 17 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: 13
Best position in qualification: 24
Total Races: 2
Lancia
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 24
Total Races: 1
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:
Best position in qualification: 28
Total Races: 3
Alfa Romeo 1260 V12 3.0
Best Race Position: 11
Best position in qualification: 23
Total Races: 12
Hart 415T L4 t 1.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 13
Total Races: 7
Alfa Romeo 890T V8 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 5
Best position in qualification: 18
Total Races: 27
Alfa Romeo 890T V8 t 1.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 25
Total Races: 1
Alfa Romeo 890T V8 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 11
Best position in qualification: 22
Total Races: 12
Megatron M12/13 L4 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 7
Best position in qualification: 17
Total Races: 4
Megatron M12/13 L4 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 8
Best position in qualification: 17
Total Races: 11
Zakspeed 1500/4 L4 t 1.5
Best Race Position: 14
Best position in qualification: 16
Total Races: 16
Ford Cosworth DFR V8 3.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 21
Total Races: 16