Stefan Johansson F1 Records & Statistics

Explore Stefan Johansson F1 records and statistics across a Formula 1 career that produced 79 official Grand Prix starts, 12 podium finishes and 88 championship points. The Swedish driver raced for Ferrari during the 1985 and 1986 seasons and finished on the podium six times for the Scuderia.

Johansson made 31 official Grand Prix starts for Ferrari. His Scuderia career produced six podium finishes and 49 points, although he did not record a Formula 1 victory, pole position or fastest lap.

Stefan Johansson Formula 1 career statistics

Stefan Johansson competed in Formula 1 during selected seasons between 1980 and 1991.

His career included Shadow, Spirit, Tyrrell, Toleman, Ferrari, McLaren, Ligier, Onyx, AGS and Footwork and produced 79 official Grand Prix starts.

Stefan Johansson’s early Formula 1 career

Johansson first attempted to compete in Formula 1 with Shadow during 1980 but did not qualify for either event he entered.

His first official Grand Prix starts came with Spirit in 1983.

Stefan Johansson at Toleman

Johansson joined Toleman during the 1984 season and began producing stronger race results.

His performances eventually helped earn him an opportunity with Ferrari during the following campaign.

Stefan Johansson joins Ferrari

Johansson joined Ferrari during the 1985 season after beginning the year elsewhere.

He became Michele Alboreto’s team-mate as Ferrari mounted a serious Drivers’ Championship challenge during the first half of the campaign.

Stefan Johansson’s 1985 Ferrari season

Johansson recorded two podium finishes during his first Ferrari season and scored the majority of his 1985 championship points with the Scuderia.

He finished seventh in the Drivers’ Championship.

Stefan Johansson’s first Ferrari podium

Johansson reached the podium for Ferrari during the 1985 season, establishing himself as a regular points scorer despite Ferrari’s declining competitiveness later in the year.

Another podium followed before the end of his first season at Maranello.

Stefan Johansson’s 1986 Ferrari season

Johansson remained with Ferrari for the complete 1986 season and made all 16 Grand Prix starts.

He recorded four podium finishes and 23 points, finishing fifth in the Drivers’ Championship, the strongest final championship position of his Formula 1 career.

Stefan Johansson Ferrari F1 statistics

Johansson made 31 official Grand Prix starts for Ferrari during 1985 and 1986.

His Ferrari record includes six podium finishes, no victories, no pole positions, no fastest laps and 49 points.

Stefan Johansson and Michele Alboreto at Ferrari

Johansson partnered Michele Alboreto throughout his Ferrari period.

Their two seasons covered the end of Ferrari’s 1985 title challenge and the more difficult 1986 campaign.

Stefan Johansson leaves Ferrari for McLaren

Johansson moved to McLaren for the 1987 Formula 1 season.

He added five podium finishes during his single year with the team and scored 30 points.

Stefan Johansson’s later Formula 1 career

After McLaren, Johansson raced with Ligier and Onyx before later appearances with AGS and Footwork.

His final Formula 1 race start came during the 1991 season.

Stefan Johansson F1 career by constructor

Johansson competed for a particularly large number of Formula 1 constructors, reflecting both his long career and several difficult qualifying periods.

Ferrari accounted for 31 of his 79 official starts and six of his 12 podium finishes.

Why Stefan Johansson has 103 entries but only 79 starts

Johansson was entered in 103 Formula 1 World Championship events but officially started only 79.

The difference was largely produced by qualifying failures during periods with less competitive teams. Ferrari was considerably simpler: all 31 Ferrari entries became official starts.

Stefan Johansson’s Formula 1 podiums

Johansson recorded 12 podium finishes during his Formula 1 career without winning a Grand Prix.

Six came with Ferrari, five with McLaren and one with Onyx.

Stefan Johansson and Formula 1 pole positions

Johansson did not record a Formula 1 pole position during his World Championship career.

His best starting position was second on the grid.

Stefan Johansson fastest laps

Johansson did not record an official Formula 1 fastest lap.

For wider historical comparisons, visit the F1 Fastest Laps & Race Performance Records database.

Stefan Johansson season-by-season F1 statistics

The season table separates Johansson’s early qualifying attempts, his Ferrari years, his McLaren season and his later Formula 1 career.

His best Drivers’ Championship result was fifth in 1986 with Ferrari.

Stefan Johansson’s place in Ferrari history

Johansson’s two Ferrari seasons did not produce a Grand Prix victory, but his six podium finishes made him a consistent points contributor during the middle of the 1980s.

His 31 Ferrari starts also represent the largest single-constructor segment of his Formula 1 career.

Stefan Johansson circuit records

Johansson’s Ferrari podium record was spread across several circuits during the 1985 and 1986 seasons.

For circuit-specific statistics, visit the F1 Circuit Records & Statistics database.

How Stefan Johansson’s F1 records are calculated

The database separates Johansson’s 103 race entries from his 79 official Grand Prix starts.

Ferrari results are calculated independently and correctly show 31 starts, six podiums and 49 points.

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