GridpediaJean-Pierre Jarier
Jean-Pierre Jarier is a French Formula 1 driver with 134 race starts from 1971 to 1983, 0 wins, 3 pole positions, 3 podiums and 31.5 championship points.
Jarier's first start was the 1971 Italian Grand Prix for March-Ford, from 24th on the grid, ending in a retirement. The best season was 1979: 11th in the championship with 14 points and 2 podiums, for Tyrrell. The longest team-mate pairing was with Tom Pryce, 35 races: Jarier finished ahead 10 times to 18 when both were classified, and out-qualified Pryce 15 times to 20. 71 of the 134 starts ended in a retirement (53%).
- Nationality
- French
- Born
- 10 Jul 1946
- Active
- 1971 to 1983, 12 seasons
- Teams
- March-Ford, March, Shadow, Shadow-Ford, Shadow-Matra, Penske, Ligier, ATS, Team Lotus, Tyrrell, Osella
| Starts | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Fastest laps | Laps led | Points | DNFs | Best finish | Best championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 31.5 | 71 | 3rd | 11th |
Compare with team-mates: Tom Pryce, Derek Daly, Raul Boesel, Didier Pironi, Mike Beuttler, James Hunt. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Ligier | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22nd |
| 1982 | Osella | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20th |
| 1981 | Ligier, Osella | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22nd |
| 1980 | Tyrrell | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13th |
| 1979 | Tyrrell | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 11th |
| 1978 | ATS, Team Lotus | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25th |
| 1977 | Penske, Shadow, Ligier | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19th |
| 1976 | Shadow | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22nd |
| 1975 | Shadow-Ford, Shadow-Matra | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1.5 | 18th |
| 1974 | Shadow | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 14th |
| 1973 | March | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31st |
| 1971 | March-Ford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35th |
By team
| Team | Years | Starts | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Laps led | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March-Ford | 1971 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| March | 1973 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Shadow | 1974–1977 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
| Shadow-Ford | 1975 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1.5 | |
| Shadow-Matra | 1975 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Penske | 1977 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Ligier | 1977–1983 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ATS | 1978 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Team Lotus | 1978 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tyrrell | 1979–1980 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | |
| Osella | 1981–1982 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Every race
| Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 South African Grand Prix | Ligier | 21 | 10 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1983 European Grand Prix | Ligier | 22 | R | Clutch | 0 |
| 1983 Italian Grand Prix | Ligier | 19 | 9 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1983 Dutch Grand Prix | Ligier | 22 | R | Suspension | 0 |
| 1983 Austrian Grand Prix | Ligier | 20 | 7 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1983 German Grand Prix | Ligier | 19 | 8 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1983 British Grand Prix | Ligier | 25 | 10 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1983 Canadian Grand Prix | Ligier | 16 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1983 Detroit Grand Prix | Ligier | 19 | R | Wheel | 0 |
| 1983 Belgian Grand Prix | Ligier | 21 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1983 Monaco Grand Prix | Ligier | 9 | R | Suspension | 0 |
| 1983 San Marino Grand Prix | Ligier | 19 | R | Radiator | 0 |
| 1983 French Grand Prix | Ligier | 20 | 9 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1983 United States Grand Prix West | Ligier | 10 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 12 | R | Suspension | 0 |
| 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Osella | 27 | W | Accident | 0 |
| 1982 Italian Grand Prix | Osella | 15 | R | Wheel | 0 |
| 1982 Swiss Grand Prix | Osella | 17 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1982 Austrian Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1982 German Grand Prix | Osella | 20 | R | Steering | 0 |
| 1982 French Grand Prix | Osella | 17 | R | Halfshaft | 0 |
| 1982 British Grand Prix | Osella | 18 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1982 Dutch Grand Prix | Osella | 23 | 14 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1982 Canadian Grand Prix | Osella | 18 | R | Withdrew | 0 |
| 1982 Detroit Grand Prix | Osella | 22 | R | Ignition | 0 |
| 1982 Monaco Grand Prix | Osella | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1982 Belgian Grand Prix | Osella | 14 | R | Broken wing | 0 |
| 1982 San Marino Grand Prix | Osella | 9 | 4 | +1 Lap | 3 |
| 1982 United States Grand Prix West | Osella | 10 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix | Osella | 23 | 9 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1982 South African Grand Prix | Osella | 26 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1981 Caesars Palace Grand Prix | Osella | 21 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1981 Canadian Grand Prix | Osella | 23 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1981 Italian Grand Prix | Osella | 18 | 9 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1981 Dutch Grand Prix | Osella | 18 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1981 Austrian Grand Prix | Osella | 14 | 10 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1981 German Grand Prix | Osella | 17 | 8 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1981 British Grand Prix | Osella | 20 | 8 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1981 Brazilian Grand Prix | Ligier | 23 | 7 | Finished | 0 |
| 1981 United States Grand Prix West | Ligier | 10 | R | Fuel pump | 0 |
| 1980 United States Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 22 | N | Not classified | 0 |
| 1980 Canadian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 15 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1980 Italian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 12 | 13 | Brakes | 0 |
| 1980 Dutch Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 17 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1980 Austrian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 6 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1980 German Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 23 | 15 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1980 British Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 11 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1980 French Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 16 | R | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1980 Monaco Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 9 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1980 Belgian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 9 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1980 United States Grand Prix West | Tyrrell | 12 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1980 South African Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 13 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1980 Brazilian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 22 | 12 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1980 Argentine Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 18 | R | Collision | 0 |
| 1979 United States Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 11 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1979 Canadian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 13 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1979 Italian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 16 | 6 | Finished | 1 |
| 1979 Dutch Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 16 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1979 British Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 16 | 3 | +1 Lap | 4 |
| 1979 French Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 10 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1979 Monaco Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 6 | R | Suspension | 0 |
| 1979 Belgian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 11 | 11 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1979 Spanish Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 12 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1979 United States Grand Prix West | Tyrrell | 7 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1979 South African Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 9 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1979 Brazilian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 15 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1979 Argentine Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 4 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1978 Canadian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 1 (pole) | R | Oil leak | 0 |
| 1978 United States Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 8 | 15 | Out of fuel | 0 |
| 1978 German Grand Prix | ATS | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1978 Monaco Grand Prix | ATS | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1978 United States Grand Prix West | ATS | 19 | 11 | +5 Laps | 0 |
| 1978 South African Grand Prix | ATS | 17 | 8 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1978 Brazilian Grand Prix | ATS | 16 | W | Withdrew | 0 |
| 1978 Argentine Grand Prix | ATS | 11 | 12 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1977 Japanese Grand Prix | Ligier | 17 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1977 United States Grand Prix | Shadow | 16 | 9 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1977 Italian Grand Prix | Penske | 18 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1977 Dutch Grand Prix | Penske | 21 | R | Ignition | 0 |
| 1977 Austrian Grand Prix | Penske | 18 | 14 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1977 German Grand Prix | Penske | 12 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1977 British Grand Prix | Penske | 20 | 9 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1977 French Grand Prix | Penske | 19 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1977 Swedish Grand Prix | Penske | 17 | 8 | Finished | 0 |
| 1977 Belgian Grand Prix | Penske | 26 | 11 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1977 Monaco Grand Prix | Penske | 12 | 11 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1977 Spanish Grand Prix | Penske | PL | F | Did not qualify | 0 |
| 1977 United States Grand Prix West | Penske | 9 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1976 Japanese Grand Prix | Shadow | 15 | 10 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1976 United States Grand Prix | Shadow | 16 | 10 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1976 Canadian Grand Prix | Shadow | 18 | 18 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1976 Italian Grand Prix | Shadow | 17 | 19 | +5 Laps | 0 |
| 1976 Dutch Grand Prix | Shadow | 20 | 10 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1976 Austrian Grand Prix | Shadow | 8 | R | Fuel pump | 0 |
| 1976 German Grand Prix | Shadow | 23 | 11 | Finished | 0 |
| 1976 British Grand Prix | Shadow | 24 | 9 | +6 Laps | 0 |
| 1976 French Grand Prix | Shadow | 15 | 12 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1976 Swedish Grand Prix | Shadow | 14 | 12 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1976 Monaco Grand Prix | Shadow | 10 | 8 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1976 Belgian Grand Prix | Shadow | 14 | 9 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1976 Spanish Grand Prix | Shadow | 15 | R | Electrical | 0 |
| 1976 United States Grand Prix West | Shadow | 7 | 7 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1976 South African Grand Prix | Shadow | 15 | R | Radiator | 0 |
| 1976 Brazilian Grand Prix | Shadow | 3 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1975 United States Grand Prix | Shadow-Ford | 4 | R | Wheel bearing | 0 |
| 1975 Italian Grand Prix | Shadow-Matra | 13 | R | Fuel pump | 0 |
| 1975 Austrian Grand Prix | Shadow-Matra | 14 | R | Injection | 0 |
| 1975 German Grand Prix | Shadow-Ford | 12 | R | Tyre | 0 |
| 1975 British Grand Prix | Shadow-Ford | 11 | 14 | Accident | 0 |
| 1975 French Grand Prix | Shadow-Ford | 4 | 8 | Finished | 0 |
| 1975 Dutch Grand Prix | Shadow-Ford | 10 | R | Tyre | 0 |
| 1975 Swedish Grand Prix | Shadow-Ford | 3 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1975 Belgian Grand Prix | Shadow-Ford | 10 | R | Spun off | 0 |
| 1975 Monaco Grand Prix | Shadow-Ford | 3 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1975 Spanish Grand Prix | Shadow-Ford | 10 | 4 | +1 Lap | 1.5 |
| 1975 South African Grand Prix | Shadow-Ford | 13 | R | Overheating | 0 |
| 1975 Brazilian Grand Prix | Shadow-Ford | 1 (pole) | R | Fuel system | 0 |
| 1975 Argentine Grand Prix | Shadow-Ford | 1 (pole) | W | Transmission | 0 |
| 1974 United States Grand Prix | Shadow | 10 | 10 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1974 Canadian Grand Prix | Shadow | 5 | R | Halfshaft | 0 |
| 1974 Italian Grand Prix | Shadow | 9 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1974 Austrian Grand Prix | Shadow | 23 | 8 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1974 German Grand Prix | Shadow | 18 | 8 | Finished | 0 |
| 1974 British Grand Prix | Shadow | 16 | R | Suspension | 0 |
| 1974 French Grand Prix | Shadow | 12 | 12 | +1 Lap | 0 |
| 1974 Dutch Grand Prix | Shadow | 7 | R | Clutch | 0 |
| 1974 Swedish Grand Prix | Shadow | 8 | 5 | Finished | 2 |
| 1974 Monaco Grand Prix | Shadow | 6 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1974 Belgian Grand Prix | Shadow | 17 | 13 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1974 Spanish Grand Prix | Shadow | 12 | N | Not classified | 0 |
| 1974 Brazilian Grand Prix | Shadow | 19 | R | Brakes | 0 |
| 1974 Argentine Grand Prix | Shadow | 16 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1973 United States Grand Prix | March | 17 | 11 | Accident | 0 |
| 1973 Canadian Grand Prix | March | 23 | N | Not classified | 0 |
| 1973 Austrian Grand Prix | March | 12 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1973 French Grand Prix | March | 7 | R | Halfshaft | 0 |
| 1973 Swedish Grand Prix | March | 20 | R | Throttle | 0 |
| 1973 Monaco Grand Prix | March | 14 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1973 Belgian Grand Prix | March | 16 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1973 South African Grand Prix | March | 18 | N | Not classified | 0 |
| 1973 Brazilian Grand Prix | March | 15 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1973 Argentine Grand Prix | March | 17 | R | Radiator | 0 |
| 1971 Italian Grand Prix | March-Ford | 24 | N | Not classified | 0 |