Jean Behra F1 Records & Statistics
Explore Jean Behra F1 records and statistics across a Formula 1 career that produced 52 official Grand Prix starts, nine podium finishes, one fastest lap and 51.14 race-result points. The French driver raced for Ferrari during the opening three rounds of his final Formula 1 season in 1959.
Behra made three official Grand Prix starts for Ferrari, scoring two championship points. His strongest Ferrari finish was fifth place at the 1959 Dutch Grand Prix.
Ferrari Formula 1 driver records
Jean Behra
F1 debut: 1952 · Last F1 season: 1959
Jean Behra Ferrari F1 career
Ferrari seasons: 1959 · First Ferrari GP: 1959 Monaco Grand Prix · Last Ferrari GP: 1959 French Grand Prix
Formula 1 career by constructor
| Constructor | Seasons | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | Fastest laps | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 1959 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 |
| Gordini | 1952–1954 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.1 |
| Maserati | 1955–1958 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 |
| BRM | 1958 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 |
| Behra-Porsche | 1959 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Formula 1 season-by-season statistics
| Season | Constructor(s) | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | Fastest laps | Points | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Ferrari, Behra-Porsche | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 17th |
| 1958 | Maserati, BRM | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 11th |
| 1957 | Maserati | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 11th |
| 1956 | Maserati | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 4th |
| 1955 | Maserati | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9th |
| 1954 | Gordini | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 | 26th |
| 1953 | Gordini | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — |
| 1952 | Gordini | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 11th |
Recent Formula 1 race results
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | German Grand Prix | Behra-Porsche | DNS | 0.0 |
| 1959 | French Grand Prix | Ferrari | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1959 | Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | P5 | 2.0 |
| 1959 | Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1958 | Moroccan Grand Prix | BRM | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1958 | Italian Grand Prix | BRM | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1958 | Portuguese Grand Prix | BRM | P4 | 3.0 |
| 1958 | German Grand Prix | BRM | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1958 | British Grand Prix | BRM | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1958 | French Grand Prix | BRM | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1958 | Belgian Grand Prix | BRM | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1958 | Dutch Grand Prix | BRM | P3 | 4.0 |
| 1958 | Monaco Grand Prix | BRM | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1958 | Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | P5 | 2.0 |
| 1957 | Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1957 | Pescara Grand Prix | Maserati | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1957 | German Grand Prix | Maserati | P6 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | British Grand Prix | Maserati | DNF | 0.0 |
Jean Behra Formula 1 career statistics
Jean Behra competed in Formula 1 from 1952 through 1959 and raced Gordini, Maserati, BRM, Ferrari and privately entered Porsche machinery.
He accumulated 53 World Championship entries and made 52 official starts, recording no victories, nine podium finishes, no pole positions, one fastest lap and 51.14 points.
Jean Behra makes his Formula 1 debut
Behra entered the Formula 1 World Championship with Gordini during the 1952 season.
He immediately finished on the podium during his rookie campaign.
Jean Behra at Maserati
Behra joined Maserati and became a regular podium contender during the middle of the 1950s.
His strongest season came in 1956, when he recorded five podium finishes and finished fourth in the Drivers’ World Championship.
Jean Behra’s nine Formula 1 podiums
Behra recorded nine Formula 1 World Championship podium finishes across his career.
His best race result was second place, achieved twice. None of his podium finishes came during his later Ferrari spell.
Jean Behra joins Ferrari in 1959
Behra joined Ferrari for the 1959 Formula 1 season and made his Scuderia debut at the Monaco Grand Prix.
He qualified on the front row in second position and led the race during its early stages before retiring.
Jean Behra scores Ferrari points in the Netherlands
Behra’s second Ferrari start came at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
He finished fifth and scored two championship points, the only points of his Scuderia career.
Jean Behra’s final Ferrari Grand Prix
Behra’s third and final Ferrari start came at the 1959 French Grand Prix.
He retired from the race, completing his Ferrari World Championship record at three starts and two points.
Jean Behra Ferrari F1 statistics
Behra made three official Grand Prix starts for Ferrari during 1959.
His Scuderia record includes no victories, no podium finishes, no pole positions, no fastest laps and two points.
Jean Behra’s Formula 1 fastest lap
Behra recorded one official fastest lap during his Formula 1 career, achieved during his earlier Gordini period.
He did not record a fastest lap during his three Ferrari appearances.
Explore more historical fastest-lap data in the F1 Fastest Laps & Race Performance Records database.
Jean Behra’s final Formula 1 season
The 1959 season became Behra’s final year in the Formula 1 World Championship.
After his three Ferrari starts, he was subsequently associated with a privately entered Porsche project.
Jean Behra F1 career by constructor
Behra’s 52 official starts were accumulated across several constructors, with the largest portions coming through Gordini and Maserati machinery.
Ferrari accounted for three starts and two of his 51.14 career points.
Jean Behra and historical Formula 1 points
Behra competed during an era in which fastest-lap points could be shared between several drivers.
This produced fractional career totals, including the 0.14 component contained within his 51.14 race-result points.
Why Jean Behra has 53 entries but 52 starts
Behra accumulated 53 Formula 1 World Championship entries but made 52 official Grand Prix starts.
His Ferrari record contains no discrepancy: all three Ferrari entries became official starts.
Jean Behra season-by-season F1 statistics
The season table follows Behra’s career from Gordini through Maserati, BRM and Ferrari.
His highest Drivers’ Championship position was fourth in 1956.
Jean Behra’s place in Ferrari history
Behra’s Ferrari career lasted only three World Championship races, but his front-row qualifying performance and early race lead at Monaco demonstrated the speed he brought to the Scuderia.
His only Ferrari points followed at Zandvoort later that month.
Jean Behra circuit records
Behra’s Ferrari starts came at Monaco, Zandvoort and Reims during the opening part of the 1959 season.
For circuit-specific records, visit the F1 Circuit Records & Statistics database.
How Jean Behra’s F1 records are calculated
The Driver Records statistics preserve historical fractional points and distinguish race entries from official starts.
Behra therefore has 52 career starts and 51.14 race-result points, with Ferrari contributing three starts and two points.
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