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Thierry Boutsen

Belgian|Born: 1957-07-13|1983–1993

Thierry Boutsen is a Belgian Formula 1 driver who competed between 1983 and 1993, making 163 Grand Prix starts and winning 3 of them. Thierry achieved 15 podium finishes and 1 pole positions, accumulating 132 championship points over the course of a lengthy career.

Thierry debuted in Formula 1 in 1983 with Arrows. Over a 11-season career, Thierry drove for 5 different teams including Jordan, Ligier, Williams.

Statistically, Thierry won 1.8% of all Grands Prix started. 15 podiums from 163 starts works out to a top-three finish in 9.2% of races. Over the years Thierry was partnered with teammates including Marc Surer, Érik Comas, Riccardo Patrese.

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Championships
163
Races
3
Wins
15
Podiums
1
Poles
132
Points
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Teammates

Swiss

Marc Surer

1983–1986 (3 seasons)

French

Érik Comas

1991–1992 (2 seasons)

Italian

Riccardo Patrese

1989–1990 (2 seasons)

Brazilian

Rubens Barrichello

1993–1993 (1 season)

Austrian

Gerhard Berger

1985–1985 (1 season)

German

Christian Danner

1986–1986 (1 season)

Italian

Teo Fabi

1987–1987 (1 season)

Italian

Alessandro Nannini

1988–1988 (1 season)

How did Thierry perform each season?

SeasonTeamRacesWinsPointsPos
1993Jordan1000P26
1992Ligier1602P14
1991Ligier1600P26
1990Williams16134P6
1989Williams16237P5
1988Benetton16027P4
1987Benetton16016P8
1986Arrows1600P20
1985Arrows16011P11
1984Arrows1505P15
1983Arrows1000P21

Thierry Boutsen — F1 career FAQ

How many wins does Thierry Boutsen have?+
Thierry Boutsen has won 3 Formula 1 Grand Prix races between 1983 and 1993, from 163 career starts — a win rate of 1.8%.
How many World Championships has Thierry Boutsen won?+
Thierry Boutsen has not won a Formula 1 Drivers' World Championship.
How many pole positions does Thierry Boutsen have?+
Thierry Boutsen has 1 Formula 1 pole position across 163 Grand Prix starts.
How many podiums does Thierry Boutsen have?+
Thierry Boutsen has 15 Formula 1 podium finishes (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) from 163 starts.
How many F1 career points has Thierry Boutsen scored?+
Thierry Boutsen has scored 132 Formula 1 World Championship points across 163 Grand Prix starts.
When did Thierry Boutsen race in Formula 1?+
Thierry Boutsen competed in Formula 1 from 1983 to 1993, a span of 11 seasons.
Which teams has Thierry Boutsen driven for?+
Thierry Boutsen has driven in Formula 1 for Jordan, Ligier, Williams, Benetton and 1 other team.
What nationality is Thierry Boutsen?+
Thierry Boutsen is a Belgian Formula 1 driver.

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