GridpediaPiercarlo Ghinzani
Piercarlo Ghinzani is an Italian Formula 1 driver with 74 race starts from 1981 to 1989, 0 wins, 0 pole positions, 0 podiums and 2 championship points.
Ghinzani's first start was the 1981 Belgian Grand Prix for Osella, from 24th on the grid, finishing 13th. The best season was 1984: 19th in the championship with 2 points, for Osella. The longest team-mate pairing was with René Arnoux, 13 races: Ghinzani finished ahead 4 times to 3 when both were classified, and out-qualified Arnoux 1 times to 12. 54 of the 74 starts ended in a retirement (73%).
- Nationality
- Italian
- Born
- 16 Jan 1952
- Active
- 1981 to 1989, 8 seasons
- Teams
- Osella, Toleman, Ligier, Zakspeed
| Starts | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Fastest laps | Laps led | Points | DNFs | Best finish | Best championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 54 | 5th | 19th |
Compare with team-mates: René Arnoux, Allen Berg, Jo Gartner, Christian Danner, Teo Fabi. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Osella | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37th |
| 1988 | Zakspeed | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33rd |
| 1987 | Ligier | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24th |
| 1986 | Osella | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27th |
| 1985 | Osella, Toleman | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27th |
| 1984 | Osella | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19th |
| 1983 | Osella | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28th |
| 1981 | Osella | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31st |
By team
| Team | Years | Starts | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Laps led | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osella | 1981–1989 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Toleman | 1985 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ligier | 1987 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakspeed | 1988 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Every race
| Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Australian Grand Prix | Osella | 21 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1989 Japanese Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1989 Spanish Grand Prix | Osella | 25 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1989 Portuguese Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1989 Italian Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1989 Belgian Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1989 Hungarian Grand Prix | Osella | 22 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1989 German Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1989 British Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1989 French Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1989 Canadian Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1989 United States Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1989 Mexican Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1989 Monaco Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1989 San Marino Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| 1988 Australian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 26 | R | Fuel system | 0 |
| 1988 Japanese Grand Prix | Zakspeed | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1988 Spanish Grand Prix | Zakspeed | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1988 Portuguese Grand Prix | Zakspeed | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1988 Italian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 16 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1988 Belgian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 24 | R | Oil leak | 0 |
| 1988 Hungarian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1988 German Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 23 | 14 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1988 British Grand Prix | Zakspeed | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1988 French Grand Prix | Zakspeed | PL | E | Excluded | 0 |
| 1988 Detroit Grand Prix | Zakspeed | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1988 Canadian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 22 | 14 | Engine | 0 |
| 1988 Mexican Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 18 | 15 | +6 Laps | 0 |
| 1988 Monaco Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 23 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1988 San Marino Grand Prix | Zakspeed | 25 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix | Zakspeed | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1987 Australian Grand Prix | Ligier | 22 | R | Ignition | 0 |
| 1987 Japanese Grand Prix | Ligier | 24 | 13 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1987 Mexican Grand Prix | Ligier | 21 | R | Water leak | 0 |
| 1987 Spanish Grand Prix | Ligier | 23 | R | Ignition | 0 |
| 1987 Portuguese Grand Prix | Ligier | 23 | R | Ignition | 0 |
| 1987 Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 19 | 8 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1987 Austrian Grand Prix | Ligier | 18 | 8 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1987 Hungarian Grand Prix | Ligier | 25 | 12 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1987 German Grand Prix | Ligier | 17 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1987 British Grand Prix | Ligier | 19 | E | Excluded | 0 |
| 1987 French Grand Prix | Ligier | 17 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1987 Detroit Grand Prix | Ligier | 23 | R | Clutch | 0 |
| 1987 Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 20 | 12 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1987 Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 17 | 7 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1987 San Marino Grand Prix | Ligier | 18 | R | Handling | 0 |
| 1986 Australian Grand Prix | Osella | 25 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1986 Mexican Grand Prix | Osella | 25 | R | Turbo | 0 |
| 1986 Portuguese Grand Prix | Osella | 24 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1986 Italian Grand Prix | Osella | 26 | R | Suspension | 0 |
| 1986 Austrian Grand Prix | Osella | 25 | 11 | +6 Laps | 0 |
| 1986 Hungarian Grand Prix | Osella | 23 | R | Suspension | 0 |
| 1986 German Grand Prix | Osella | 25 | R | Clutch | 0 |
| 1986 British Grand Prix | Osella | 24 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1986 French Grand Prix | Osella | 25 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1986 Detroit Grand Prix | Osella | 22 | R | Turbo | 0 |
| 1986 Canadian Grand Prix | Osella | 23 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1986 Belgian Grand Prix | Osella | 24 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1986 Monaco Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1986 San Marino Grand Prix | Osella | 26 | R | Out of fuel | 0 |
| 1986 Spanish Grand Prix | Osella | 21 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1986 Brazilian Grand Prix | Osella | 23 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1985 Australian Grand Prix | Toleman | 21 | R | Clutch | 0 |
| 1985 South African Grand Prix | Toleman | 13 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1985 European Grand Prix | Toleman | 14 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1985 Belgian Grand Prix | Toleman | 16 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1985 Italian Grand Prix | Toleman | PL | W | Withdrew | 0 |
| 1985 Dutch Grand Prix | Toleman | 15 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1985 Austrian Grand Prix | Toleman | 19 | W | Withdrew | 0 |
| 1985 British Grand Prix | Osella | 25 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1985 French Grand Prix | Osella | 24 | 15 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1985 Detroit Grand Prix | Osella | 22 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1985 Canadian Grand Prix | Osella | 22 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1985 Monaco Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1985 San Marino Grand Prix | Osella | 22 | N | Not classified | 0 |
| 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix | Osella | 26 | 9 | +6 Laps | 0 |
| 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix | Osella | 22 | 12 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1984 Portuguese Grand Prix | Osella | 22 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1984 European Grand Prix | Osella | 20 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1984 Italian Grand Prix | Osella | 22 | 7 | Out of fuel | 0 |
| 1984 Dutch Grand Prix | Osella | 21 | R | Fuel pump | 0 |
| 1984 Austrian Grand Prix | Osella | 23 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1984 German Grand Prix | Osella | 21 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1984 British Grand Prix | Osella | 21 | 9 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1984 Dallas Grand Prix | Osella | 18 | 5 | +2 Laps | 2 |
| 1984 Detroit Grand Prix | Osella | 26 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1984 Canadian Grand Prix | Osella | 19 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1984 Monaco Grand Prix | Osella | 19 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1984 French Grand Prix | Osella | 25 | 12 | +5 Laps | 0 |
| 1984 San Marino Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1984 Belgian Grand Prix | Osella | 20 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1984 South African Grand Prix | Osella | PL | W | Withdrew | 0 |
| 1984 Brazilian Grand Prix | Osella | 21 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1983 South African Grand Prix | Osella | 26 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1983 European Grand Prix | Osella | 24 | R | Throttle | 0 |
| 1983 Italian Grand Prix | Osella | 23 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1983 Dutch Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1983 Austrian Grand Prix | Osella | 25 | 11 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1983 German Grand Prix | Osella | 26 | R | Oil leak | 0 |
| 1983 British Grand Prix | Osella | 26 | R | Fuel system | 0 |
| 1983 Canadian Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1983 Detroit Grand Prix | Osella | 24 | R | Overheating | 0 |
| 1983 Belgian Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1983 Monaco Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1983 San Marino Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1983 French Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1983 United States Grand Prix West | Osella | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1981 Monaco Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1981 Belgian Grand Prix | Osella | 24 | 13 | +4 Laps | 0 |