Carlos Reutemann F1 Records & Statistics

Explore Carlos Reutemann F1 records and statistics across a Formula 1 career that produced 146 Grand Prix starts, 12 victories, 45 podium finishes, six pole positions, six fastest laps and 310 race-result points. The Argentine raced for Ferrari from the closing stages of 1976 through the end of 1978.

Reutemann made 34 official Grand Prix starts for Ferrari, recording five victories, 13 podium finishes, two pole positions, two fastest laps and 90 points.

Carlos Reutemann Formula 1 career statistics

Carlos Reutemann competed in Formula 1 from 1972 through 1982. His career included Brabham, Ferrari, Lotus and Williams.

He completed 146 official starts, winning 12 Grands Prix and finishing on the podium 45 times.

Carlos Reutemann’s Formula 1 debut with Brabham

Reutemann entered Formula 1 with Brabham in 1972 and quickly established himself as a competitive qualifier and race driver.

His Brabham period eventually produced four Formula 1 victories before he moved to Ferrari.

Carlos Reutemann joins Ferrari

Reutemann made his first Ferrari appearance during the 1976 season before becoming a full-time Scuderia driver for 1977.

He initially partnered Niki Lauda before racing alongside Gilles Villeneuve during the later part of his Ferrari period.

Carlos Reutemann’s first Ferrari victory

Reutemann recorded his first Ferrari victory at the 1977 Brazilian Grand Prix.

He completed the season with six podium finishes and 42 points, finishing fourth in the Drivers’ Championship.

Carlos Reutemann’s 1978 Ferrari season

The 1978 campaign was Reutemann’s strongest in terms of victories with Ferrari. He won four Grands Prix, recorded seven podium finishes and scored 48 points.

He finished third in the Drivers’ Championship behind Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson.

Carlos Reutemann’s five Ferrari victories

Reutemann won five Formula 1 Grands Prix during his Ferrari career. One came in 1977 and four followed during the 1978 season.

Those five victories represent a substantial part of his career total of 12 Grand Prix wins.

Carlos Reutemann Ferrari F1 statistics

Reutemann’s Ferrari record consists of 34 entries and 34 official starts, with no entries-versus-starts discrepancy.

He accumulated five victories, 13 podiums, two poles, two fastest laps and 90 points for the Scuderia.

Carlos Reutemann leaves Ferrari for Lotus

Reutemann moved to Lotus for the 1979 Formula 1 season. The campaign produced four podium finishes but no Grand Prix victories.

He subsequently joined Williams and returned to regular race-winning and championship contention.

Carlos Reutemann at Williams

Reutemann raced for Williams from 1980 into the beginning of 1982. His Williams period produced three victories and 16 podium finishes.

He became one of the principal contenders for the 1981 Drivers’ World Championship.

Carlos Reutemann’s 1981 title challenge

Reutemann entered the final race of the 1981 season still capable of becoming World Champion.

He ultimately finished runner-up to Nelson Piquet by a single championship point, giving him the strongest Drivers’ Championship result of his career.

Carlos Reutemann F1 career by constructor

Reutemann’s 146 starts were divided among Brabham, Ferrari, Lotus and Williams. He started 66 races for Brabham, 34 for Ferrari, 15 for Lotus and 31 for Williams.

All 146 Formula 1 entries in his career became official race starts.

Carlos Reutemann fastest laps

Reutemann recorded six fastest laps during his Formula 1 career, including two with Ferrari.

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Carlos Reutemann and historical Formula 1 points

Reutemann raced during the dropped-score era, so historical championship standings do not always equal the sum of points earned from individual races.

The statistics module uses race-result points throughout. Reutemann accumulated 310 points from race results over his career, although historical championship-counted totals are lower.

Carlos Reutemann’s place in Ferrari history

Reutemann’s relatively compact Ferrari career produced five victories from only 34 starts.

His four-win 1978 season was the strongest individual campaign of his Ferrari period and helped maintain the Scuderia as a major force during the transition from the Lauda era.

Carlos Reutemann circuit records

Reutemann’s career victories were spread across Brabham, Ferrari and Williams and included successes on street circuits, traditional road courses and high-speed venues.

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How Carlos Reutemann’s F1 records are calculated

Career, constructor and Ferrari statistics are generated separately from locally processed historical Formula 1 results.

Points represent all points awarded from race results so that the constructor totals reconcile with the career total.

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