Lorenzo Bandini F1 Records & Statistics

Explore Lorenzo Bandini F1 records and statistics across a Formula 1 career that produced 42 official Grand Prix starts, one victory, eight podium finishes, one pole position, two fastest laps and 58 points. The Italian spent most of his World Championship career racing Ferrari machinery.

Bandini made 35 official Grand Prix starts in Ferrari machinery between 1962 and 1967. His Ferrari record includes one victory, eight podium finishes, one pole position, two fastest laps and 56 points.

Lorenzo Bandini Formula 1 career statistics

Lorenzo Bandini competed in the Formula 1 World Championship from 1961 through 1967. His career included Cooper, BRM and Ferrari machinery.

He completed 42 official Grand Prix starts, recording one victory, eight podium finishes, one pole position and two fastest laps.

Lorenzo Bandini’s Formula 1 debut

Bandini entered Formula 1 in 1961 with Scuderia Centro Sud machinery before receiving an opportunity to drive for Ferrari during the following season.

His transition to Ferrari immediately produced his first Formula 1 podium.

Lorenzo Bandini joins Ferrari

Bandini made his first Ferrari World Championship starts in 1962. His first Ferrari appearance at Monaco produced third place and the first podium finish of his Formula 1 career.

He remained closely associated with Ferrari for the rest of his career, although some seasons included appearances with other entrants or machinery.

Lorenzo Bandini’s 1964 Ferrari season

The 1964 season became the strongest of Bandini’s Formula 1 career. He recorded four podium finishes, scored 23 points and finished fourth in the Drivers’ Championship.

His results also contributed to Ferrari’s successful Constructors’ Championship campaign.

Lorenzo Bandini’s first and only Formula 1 victory

Bandini won the 1964 Austrian Grand Prix, securing the first and only Formula 1 World Championship victory of his career.

The result formed the centrepiece of a season in which he established himself as a regular Ferrari podium contender.

Lorenzo Bandini and Ferrari’s 1964 championship

Bandini supported John Surtees throughout Ferrari’s 1964 title campaign and scored several important points finishes.

At the season-ending Mexican Grand Prix, Bandini finished third while Surtees took second and secured the Drivers’ World Championship.

Lorenzo Bandini’s 1965 Ferrari season

Bandini continued with Ferrari in 1965 and recorded another podium finish while scoring 13 points.

He finished sixth in the Drivers’ Championship.

Lorenzo Bandini’s 1966 Ferrari season

Bandini achieved the only Formula 1 pole position of his career during the 1966 season, qualifying first for the French Grand Prix at Reims.

He also recorded two podium finishes and both of his career fastest laps during the year.

Lorenzo Bandini Ferrari F1 statistics

Bandini made 35 official starts in Ferrari machinery. His record includes one victory, eight podiums, one pole, two fastest laps and 56 points.

Only two of his 58 career points were scored outside Ferrari machinery.

Lorenzo Bandini’s final Formula 1 race

Bandini’s final Formula 1 appearance came at the 1967 Monaco Grand Prix.

He suffered severe injuries following an accident during the race and died on 10 May 1967, three days after the Grand Prix.

Lorenzo Bandini F1 career by constructor

Bandini’s career included Ferrari, Cooper and BRM machinery. Ferrari accounted for 35 of his 42 official Formula 1 starts and every podium finish of his career.

The constructor table above separates those results while preserving the Ferrari totals.

Lorenzo Bandini fastest laps

Bandini recorded two Formula 1 fastest laps, both while driving Ferrari machinery.

For wider fastest-lap records, visit the F1 Fastest Laps & Race Performance Records database.

Lorenzo Bandini season-by-season F1 statistics

The season table follows Bandini’s progression from his 1961 debut to his final Ferrari season in 1967.

His best Drivers’ Championship result was fourth in 1964.

Lorenzo Bandini’s place in Ferrari history

Bandini became one of Ferrari’s principal Italian drivers during the middle of the 1960s.

His Austrian Grand Prix victory, eight podium finishes and role in Ferrari’s 1964 championship campaign form the major statistical achievements of his Formula 1 career.

Lorenzo Bandini circuit records

Bandini’s only Formula 1 victory came in Austria, while his podium record included strong performances at Monaco, Monza and other major European venues.

Explore more at the F1 Circuit Records & Statistics database.

How Lorenzo Bandini’s F1 records are calculated

Historical sources distinguish between Bandini’s 47 World Championship entries and 42 official Grand Prix starts.

The Driver Records module uses official race starts rather than counting every entry, while Ferrari constructor results are calculated separately from his Cooper and BRM appearances.

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