GridpediaMartin Brundle
Martin Brundle is a British Formula 1 driver with 158 race starts from 1984 to 1996, 0 wins, 0 pole positions, 9 podiums and 98 championship points.
Brundle's first start was the 1984 Brazilian Grand Prix for Tyrrell, from 18th on the grid. The best season was 1992: 6th in the championship with 38 points and 5 podiums, for Benetton. The longest team-mate pairing was with Mark Blundell, 28 races: Brundle finished ahead 13 times to 9 when both were classified, and out-qualified Blundell 13 times to 15. 67 of the 158 starts ended in a retirement (42%).
- Nationality
- British
- Born
- 1 Jun 1959
- Active
- 1984 to 1996, 12 seasons
- Teams
- Tyrrell, Zakspeed, Williams, Brabham, Benetton, Ligier, McLaren, Jordan
| Starts | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Fastest laps | Laps led | Points | DNFs | Best finish | Best championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 67 | 2nd | 6th |
Compare with team-mates: Mark Blundell, Philippe Streiff, Rubens Barrichello, Michael Schumacher, Stefan Bellof, Christian Danner, Mika Häkkinen, Stefano Modena, Olivier Panis. Or anyone else.
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Season by season
Explained: how points and the championships work · how the points system changed since 1950 · the closest and most one-sided team-mate pairings.
| Season | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Points | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Jordan | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11th |
| 1995 | Ligier | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 13th |
| 1994 | McLaren | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 7th |
| 1993 | Ligier | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 7th |
| 1992 | Benetton | 16 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 38 | 6th |
| 1991 | Brabham | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17th |
| 1989 | Brabham | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20th |
| 1988 | Williams | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20th |
| 1987 | Zakspeed | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18th |
| 1986 | Tyrrell | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11th |
| 1985 | Tyrrell | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21st |
| 1984 | Tyrrell | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31st |
By team
| Team | Years | Starts | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Laps led | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell | 1984–1986 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Zakspeed | 1987 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Williams | 1988 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brabham | 1989–1991 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Benetton | 1992 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 38 |
| Ligier | 1993–1995 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| McLaren | 1994 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| Jordan | 1996 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Every race
| Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Japanese Grand Prix | Jordan | 10 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1996 Portuguese Grand Prix | Jordan | 10 | 9 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1996 Italian Grand Prix | Jordan | 9 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1996 Belgian Grand Prix | Jordan | 8 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1996 Hungarian Grand Prix | Jordan | 12 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1996 German Grand Prix | Jordan | 10 | 10 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1996 British Grand Prix | Jordan | 8 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1996 French Grand Prix | Jordan | 8 | 8 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1996 Canadian Grand Prix | Jordan | 9 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1996 Spanish Grand Prix | Jordan | 15 | R | Differential | 0 |
| 1996 Monaco Grand Prix | Jordan | 16 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1996 San Marino Grand Prix | Jordan | 12 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1996 European Grand Prix | Jordan | 11 | 6 | Finished | 1 |
| 1996 Argentine Grand Prix | Jordan | 15 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1996 Brazilian Grand Prix | Jordan | 6 | 12 | Spun off | 0 |
| 1996 Australian Grand Prix | Jordan | 19 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1995 Australian Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1995 European Grand Prix | Ligier | 12 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1995 Portuguese Grand Prix | Ligier | 9 | 8 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1995 Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | R | Puncture | 0 |
| 1995 Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 13 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1995 Hungarian Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1995 British Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1995 French Grand Prix | Ligier | 9 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1995 Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 14 | 10 | Collision | 0 |
| 1995 Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1995 Spanish Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | 9 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1994 Australian Grand Prix | McLaren | 9 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1994 Japanese Grand Prix | McLaren | 9 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1994 European Grand Prix | McLaren | 15 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1994 Portuguese Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | 6 | Finished | 1 |
| 1994 Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 15 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1994 Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 13 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1994 Hungarian Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | 4 | Electrical | 3 |
| 1994 German Grand Prix | McLaren | 13 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1994 British Grand Prix | McLaren | 9 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1994 French Grand Prix | McLaren | 12 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1994 Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 12 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1994 Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | 8 | 11 | Transmission | 0 |
| 1994 Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 8 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1994 San Marino Grand Prix | McLaren | 13 | 8 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1994 Pacific Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | R | Overheating | 0 |
| 1994 Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 18 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1993 Australian Grand Prix | Ligier | 8 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1993 Japanese Grand Prix | Ligier | 15 | 9 | Collision | 0 |
| 1993 Portuguese Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1993 Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 12 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1993 Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 11 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1993 Hungarian Grand Prix | Ligier | 13 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1993 German Grand Prix | Ligier | 6 | 8 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1993 British Grand Prix | Ligier | 6 | 14 | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1993 French Grand Prix | Ligier | 3 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1993 Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 7 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1993 Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 13 | 6 | +2 Laps | 1 |
| 1993 Spanish Grand Prix | Ligier | 18 | R | Tyre | 0 |
| 1993 San Marino Grand Prix | Ligier | 10 | 3 | +1 Lap | 4 |
| 1993 European Grand Prix | Ligier | 22 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1993 Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 16 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1993 South African Grand Prix | Ligier | 12 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1992 Australian Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1992 Japanese Grand Prix | Benetton | 13 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1992 Portuguese Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | 4 | +1 Lap | 3 |
| 1992 Italian Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1992 Belgian Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1992 Hungarian Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1992 German Grand Prix | Benetton | 9 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1992 British Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1992 French Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1992 Canadian Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1992 Monaco Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1992 San Marino Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1992 Spanish Grand Prix | Benetton | 6 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1992 Brazilian Grand Prix | Benetton | 7 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1992 Mexican Grand Prix | Benetton | 4 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1992 South African Grand Prix | Benetton | 8 | R | Clutch | 0 |
| 1991 Australian Grand Prix | Brabham | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1991 Japanese Grand Prix | Brabham | 19 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1991 Spanish Grand Prix | Brabham | 11 | 10 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1991 Portuguese Grand Prix | Brabham | 19 | 12 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1991 Italian Grand Prix | Brabham | 19 | 13 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1991 Belgian Grand Prix | Brabham | 16 | 9 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1991 Hungarian Grand Prix | Brabham | 10 | R | Physical | 0 |
| 1991 German Grand Prix | Brabham | 15 | 11 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1991 British Grand Prix | Brabham | 14 | R | Throttle | 0 |
| 1991 French Grand Prix | Brabham | 24 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1991 Mexican Grand Prix | Brabham | 17 | R | Wheel | 0 |
| 1991 Canadian Grand Prix | Brabham | 20 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1991 Monaco Grand Prix | Brabham | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1991 San Marino Grand Prix | Brabham | 18 | 11 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix | Brabham | 26 | 12 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1991 United States Grand Prix | Brabham | 12 | 11 | +8 Laps | 0 |
| 1989 Australian Grand Prix | Brabham | 12 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1989 Japanese Grand Prix | Brabham | 13 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1989 Spanish Grand Prix | Brabham | 8 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1989 Portuguese Grand Prix | Brabham | 10 | 8 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1989 Italian Grand Prix | Brabham | 12 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1989 Belgian Grand Prix | Brabham | 20 | R | Brakes | 0 |
| 1989 Hungarian Grand Prix | Brabham | 15 | 12 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1989 German Grand Prix | Brabham | 12 | 8 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1989 British Grand Prix | Brabham | 20 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1989 French Grand Prix | Brabham | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1989 Canadian Grand Prix | Brabham | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1989 United States Grand Prix | Brabham | 5 | R | Brakes | 0 |
| 1989 Mexican Grand Prix | Brabham | 20 | 9 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1989 Monaco Grand Prix | Brabham | 4 | 6 | +2 Laps | 1 |
| 1989 San Marino Grand Prix | Brabham | 22 | R | Fuel system | 0 |
| 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix | Brabham | 13 | R | Halfshaft | 0 |
| 1988 Belgian Grand Prix | Williams | 12 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1987 Australian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 16 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1987 Japanese Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 15 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1987 Mexican Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 13 | R | Turbo | 0 |
| 1987 Spanish Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 20 | 11 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1987 Portuguese Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 17 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1987 Italian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 17 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1987 Austrian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 17 | D | Disqualified | 0 |
| 1987 Hungarian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 22 | R | Turbo | 0 |
| 1987 German Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 19 | N | Not classified | 0 |
| 1987 British Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 17 | N | Not classified | 0 |
| 1987 French Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 18 | R | Wheel | 0 |
| 1987 Detroit Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 15 | R | Turbo | 0 |
| 1987 Monaco Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 14 | 7 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1987 Belgian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 18 | R | Overheating | 0 |
| 1987 San Marino Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 14 | 5 | +2 Laps | 2 |
| 1987 Brazilian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 19 | R | Turbo | 0 |
| 1986 Australian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 16 | 4 | +1 Lap | 3 |
| 1986 Mexican Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 16 | 11 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1986 Portuguese Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 19 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1986 Italian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 20 | 10 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1986 Austrian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 17 | R | Turbo | 0 |
| 1986 Hungarian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 16 | 6 | +2 Laps | 1 |
| 1986 German Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 15 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1986 British Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 11 | 5 | +3 Laps | 2 |
| 1986 French Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 15 | 10 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1986 Detroit Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 16 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1986 Canadian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 19 | 9 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1986 Belgian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 12 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1986 Monaco Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 10 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1986 San Marino Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 13 | 8 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1986 Spanish Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 12 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1986 Brazilian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 17 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1985 Australian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 17 | N | Not classified | 0 |
| 1985 South African Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 17 | 7 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1985 European Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 16 | R | Water leak | 0 |
| 1985 Belgian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 21 | 13 | +5 Laps | 0 |
| 1985 Italian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 18 | 8 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1985 Dutch Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 21 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1985 Austrian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1985 German Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 26 | 10 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1985 British Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 20 | 7 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1985 French Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 21 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1985 Detroit Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 18 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1985 Canadian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 24 | 12 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1985 Monaco Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 18 | 10 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1985 San Marino Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 25 | 9 | Out of fuel | 0 |
| 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 22 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 21 | 8 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1984 Dallas Grand Prix | Tyrrell | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1984 Detroit Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 11 | D | Disqualified | 0 |
| 1984 Canadian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 21 | D | Disqualified | 0 |
| 1984 Monaco Grand Prix | Tyrrell | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1984 French Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 23 | D | Disqualified | 0 |
| 1984 San Marino Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 22 | D | Disqualified | 0 |
| 1984 Belgian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 22 | D | Disqualified | 0 |
| 1984 South African Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 25 | D | Disqualified | 0 |
| 1984 Brazilian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 18 | D | Disqualified | 0 |