Elio de Angelis
Italian|Born: 1958-03-26|1979–1986
Elio de Angelis is a Italian Formula 1 driver who competed between 1979 and 1986, making 109 Grand Prix starts and winning 2 of them. Elio achieved 9 podium finishes and 3 pole positions, accumulating 122 championship points over the course of a lengthy career.
Across 8 seasons, Elio drove for . Elio's best championship finish was 3rd place in 1984.
Statistically, Elio won 1.8% of all Grands Prix started. 9 podiums from 109 starts works out to a top-three finish in 8.3% of races. Over the years Elio was partnered with teammates including Nigel Mansell, Jan Lammers, Geoff Lees.
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Championships
109
Races
2
Wins
9
Podiums
3
Poles
122
Points
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Teammates
How did Elio perform each season?
| Season | Team | Races | Wins | Points | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Brabham | 4 | 0 | 0 | P25 |
| 1985 | Team Lotus | 16 | 1 | 33 | P5 |
| 1984 | Team Lotus | 16 | 0 | 34 | P3 |
| 1983 | Team Lotus | 15 | 0 | 2 | P18 |
| 1982 | Team Lotus | 15 | 1 | 23 | P9 |
| 1981 | Team Lotus | 15 | 0 | 14 | P8 |
| 1980 | Team Lotus | 14 | 0 | 13 | P7 |
| 1979 | Shadow | 14 | 0 | 3 | P15 |
Elio de Angelis — F1 career FAQ
How many wins does Elio de Angelis have?+
Elio de Angelis has won 2 Formula 1 Grand Prix races between 1979 and 1986, from 109 career starts — a win rate of 1.8%.
How many World Championships has Elio de Angelis won?+
Elio de Angelis has not won a Formula 1 Drivers' World Championship.
How many pole positions does Elio de Angelis have?+
Elio de Angelis has 3 Formula 1 pole positions across 109 Grand Prix starts.
How many podiums does Elio de Angelis have?+
Elio de Angelis has 9 Formula 1 podium finishes (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) from 109 starts.
How many F1 career points has Elio de Angelis scored?+
Elio de Angelis has scored 122 Formula 1 World Championship points across 109 Grand Prix starts.
When did Elio de Angelis race in Formula 1?+
Elio de Angelis competed in Formula 1 from 1979 to 1986, a span of 8 seasons.
Which teams has Elio de Angelis driven for?+
Elio de Angelis has driven in Formula 1 for Brabham, Team Lotus, Shadow.
What nationality is Elio de Angelis?+
Elio de Angelis is a Italian Formula 1 driver.