Date of Birth | Thursday 27 August 1959 |
Born | Wörgl nr. Innsbruck Austria | |
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Website | http://www.gerhard-berger.at/ |
Active Years | 1984–1997 |
Races Contested | 210 |
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Average Classification | Median: 4, Mean: 5.10 (Standard deviation: 3.44) |
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Average Qualifying Position | Median: 5, Mean: 6.33 (Standard deviation: 4.65) |
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Fastest Laps | 21 |
Average Fastest Lap Position | Median: 6, Mean: 7.80 (Standard deviation: 6.02) |
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Races Led | 32 |
Laps Led | 692 |
Race Distance Led | 3442 km |
Debut | 1984 Austrian GP |
Maiden Win | 1986 Mexican GP |
Last Race | 1997 European GP |
Drivers' Championships |
1984 | | – | | not classified |
1985 | | – | | 20th | | (3 points) |
1986 | | – | | 7th | | (17 points) |
1987 | | – | | 5th | | (36 points) |
1988 | | – | | 3rd | | (41 points) |
1989 | | – | | 7th | | (21 points) |
1990 | | – | | 4th | | (43 points) |
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1991 | | – | | 4th | | (43 points) |
1992 | | – | | 5th | | (49 points) |
1993 | | – | | 8th | | (12 points) |
1994 | | – | | 3rd | | (41 points) |
1995 | | – | | 6th | | (31 points) |
1996 | | – | | 6th | | (21 points) |
1997 | | – | | 5th | | (27 points) |
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Records Held Today | 1. Most Consecutive 6th Place Finishes (3) – set at 1997 German GP, 2. Most 4th Place Qualifications in a Season (8) – set at 1992 Australian GP, 3. Most 4th Place Qualifications in a Season (8) – set at 1992 Australian GP |
Records Held At Retirement | 1. Most 3rd Place Finishes (21) – set at 1997 German GP, 2. Most 4th Place Finishes (26) – set at 1997 European GP, 3. Most Consecutive 4th Place Finishes (2) – set at 1989 Mexican GP, 4. Most Consecutive 4th Place Finishes (2) – set at 1989 Mexican GP, 5. Most Consecutive 4th Place Finishes (2) – set at 1989 Mexican GP, 6. Most Consecutive 6th Place Finishes (3) – set at 1997 German GP, 7. Most 3rd Place Finishes in a Season (6) – set at 1997 German GP, 8. Most 4th Place Qualifications (37) – set at 1997 German GP, 9. Most 4th Place Qualifications in a Season (8) – set at 1992 Australian GP, 10. Most 4th Place Qualifications in a Season (8) – set at 1992 Australian GP |
Records Ever Broken | 1. Most Consecutive 6th Place Finishes (3) – set at 1986 Spanish GP, 2. Most 3rd Place Qualifications in a Season (8) – set at 1988 Japanese GP, 3. Most Consecutive 4th Place Finishes (2) – set at 1989 Mexican GP, 4. Most Consecutive 6th Place Finishes (3) – set at 1989 Mexican GP, 5. Most 4th Place Finishes in a Season (4) – set at 1989 Mexican GP, 6. Most 3rd Place Qualifications in a Season (8) – set at 1989 Mexican GP, 7. Most 17th Place Qualifications in a Season (4) – set at 1989 Mexican GP, 8. Most 4th Place Qualifications in a Season (7) – set at 1992 Japanese GP, 9. Most 4th Place Qualifications in a Season (8) – set at 1992 Australian GP, 10. Most 4th Place Qualifications (27) – set at 1995 Monaco GP, 11. Most 4th Place Qualifications (28) – set at 1995 Canadian GP, 12. Most 4th Place Qualifications (29) – set at 1995 British GP, 13. Most 4th Place Qualifications (30) – set at 1995 German GP, 14. Most 3rd Place Finishes in a Season (6) – set at 1995 Hungarian GP, 15. Most 4th Place Qualifications (31) – set at 1995 Hungarian GP, 16. Most 4th Place Finishes (19) – set at 1995 Portuguese GP, 17. Most 4th Place Qualifications (32) – set at 1995 Portuguese GP, 18. Most 4th Place Qualifications (33) – set at 1995 European GP, 19. Most 4th Place Finishes (20) – set at 1995 Pacific GP, 20. Most 4th Place Qualifications (34) – set at 1995 Australian GP, 21. Most 4th Place Finishes (21) – set at 1996 Australian GP, 22. Most 3rd Place Finishes (21) – set at 1996 San Marino GP, 23. Most 4th Place Qualifications (35) – set at 1996 Monaco GP, 24. Most 4th Place Finishes (22) – set at 1996 French GP, 25. Most 4th Place Qualifications (36) – set at 1996 French GP, 26. Most 4th Place Finishes (23) – set at 1996 Japanese GP, 27. Most 4th Place Qualifications (37) – set at 1996 Japanese GP, 28. Most 4th Place Finishes (24) – set at 1997 Australian GP, 29. Most 3rd Place Finishes (21) – set at 1997 German GP, 30. Most 4th Place Finishes (24) – set at 1997 German GP, 31. Most Consecutive 3rd Place Finishes (3) – set at 1997 German GP, 32. Most Consecutive 4th Place Finishes (2,Gerhard Berger) – set at 1997 German GP, 33. Most Consecutive 6th Place Finishes (3) – set at 1997 German GP, 34. Most 3rd Place Finishes in a Season (6) – set at 1997 German GP, 35. Most 4th Place Qualifications (37) – set at 1997 German GP, 36. Most 4th Place Qualifications in a Season (8,Gerhard Berger) – set at 1997 German GP, 37. Most 4th Place Finishes (25) – set at 1997 Luxembourg GP, 38. Most 4th Place Finishes (26) – set at 1997 European GP |
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Team Mate | Races | Years |
Manfred Winkelhock | 2 | 1984 | Thierry Boutsen | 16 | 1985 | Teo Fabi | 16 | 1986 | Michele Alboreto | 32 | 1987–1988 | Nigel Mansell | 14 | 1989 | Ayrton Senna | 48 | 1990–1992 | Jean Alesi | 77 | 1993–1997 | Nicola Larini | 2 | 1994 |
Team |
Races | Years |
ATS | 4 | 1984 | Arrows | 16 | 1985 | Benetton | 46 | 1986, 1996–1997 | Ferrari | 96 | 1987–1989, 1993–1995 | McLaren | 48 | 1990–1992 |
Car Manufacturer | Races | Years |
ATS | 4 | 1984 | Arrows | 16 | 1985 | Benetton | 46 | 1986, 1996–1997 | Ferrari | 96 | 1987–1989, 1993–1995 | McLaren | 48 | 1990–1992 |
Engine Manufacturer | Races | Years |
BMW | 36 | 1984–1986 | Ferrari | 96 | 1987–1989, 1993–1995 | Honda | 48 | 1990–1992 | Renault | 30 | 1996–1997 |
Tyre Manufacturer | Races | Years |
Pirelli | 20 | 1984, 1986 | Goodyear | 190 | 1985, 1987–1997 |
Lubricant Manufacturer | Races | Years |
Shell | 52 | 1984, 1990–1992 | Castrol | 32 | 1985–1986 | Agip | 110 | 1987–1989, 1993–1995, 1997 | Elf | 16 | 1996 |
Entrant | Races | Years |
Team ATS | 4 | 1984 | Barclay Arrows BMW | 16 | 1985 | Benetton Formula Ltd | 16 | 1986 | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | 47 | 1987–1989 | Honda Marlboro McLaren | 48 | 1990–1992 | Scuderia Ferrari | 49 | 1993–1995 | Mild Seven Benetton Renault | 30 | 1996–1997 |
Chassis Designer | Races | Years |
Gustav Brunner | 69 | 1984, 1987–1988, 1994–1995 | Stefan Fober | 4 | 1984 | Dave Wass | 16 | 1985 | Rory Byrne | 32 | 1986, 1996 | John Barnard | 96 | 1987–1989, 1993–1995 | Gordon Kimball | 15 | 1989 | Henri Durand | 47 | 1989, 1991–1992 | Neil Oatley | 48 | 1990–1992 | Steve Nichols | 16 | 1993 | Jean-Claude Migeot | 30 | 1993, 1997 | George Ryton | 16 | 1993 | Willem Toet | 17 | 1995 | Ross Brawn | 16 | 1996 | Nicolas Tombazis | 16 | 1996 | Pat Symonds | 14 | 1997 | Nick Wirth | 14 | 1997 |
Car Model | Races | Years |
ATS D7 | 4 | 1984 | Arrows A8 | 16 | 1985 | Benetton B186 | 16 | 1986 | Ferrari F1-87 | 16 | 1987 | Ferrari F1-87/88C | 16 | 1988 | Ferrari F1-89 | 15 | 1989 | McLaren MP4/5B | 16 | 1990 | McLaren MP4/6 | 16 | 1991 | McLaren MP4/6B | 2 | 1992 | McLaren MP4/7A | 14 | 1992 | Ferrari F93A | 16 | 1993 | Ferrari 412T1 | 6 | 1994 | Ferrari 412T1B | 10 | 1994 | Ferrari 412T2 | 17 | 1995 | Benetton B196 | 16 | 1996 | Benetton B197 | 14 | 1997 |
Car Number | Races | Years |
Car 31 | 3 | 1984 | Car 14 | 1 | 1984 | Car 17 | 16 | 1985 | Car 20 | 16 | 1986 | Car 28 | 112 | 1987–1990, 1993–1995 | Car 2 | 32 | 1991–1992 | Car 4 | 16 | 1996 | Car 8 | 14 | 1997 |
Team Sponsor | Races | Years |
ATS | 4 | 1984 | Champion Clothing | 4 | 1984 | Marilena | 4 | 1984 | Pirelli | 20 | 1984, 1986 | Shell | 52 | 1984, 1990–1992 | Steinbock | 4 | 1984 | Barclay | 16 | 1985 | BMW | 32 | 1985–1986 | Camozzi | 16 | 1985 | Champion | 30 | 1985, 1997 | De Longhi | 16 | 1985 | Glasurit | 16 | 1985 | Goodyear | 141 | 1985, 1987–1989, 1991, 1993–1994, 1996–1997 | Koni | 16 | 1985 | Millfix | 16 | 1985 | Benetton | 46 | 1986, 1996–1997 | Eurobags | 16 | 1986 | Flying Tigers | 16 | 1986 | Frizerga | 16 | 1986 | Riello | 16 | 1986 | Sisley | 16 | 1986 | Agip | 110 | 1987–1989, 1993–1995, 1997 | Digital | 16 | 1987 | Fiat | 96 | 1987–1989, 1993–1995 | Marlboro | 144 | 1987–1995 | Speedline | 16 | 1987 | Longines | 16 | 1988 | Enichem | 15 | 1989 | Courtaulds | 48 | 1990–1992 | Honda | 32 | 1990, 1992 | Hugo Boss | 48 | 1990–1992 | TAG-Heuer | 48 | 1990–1992 | Pioneer | 49 | 1993–1995 | Magneti Marelli | 63 | 1994–1997 | ZF Sachs | 33 | 1994–1995 | Telecom Italia | 17 | 1995 | APE | 16 | 1996 | BBS | 30 | 1996–1997 | Brembo | 30 | 1996–1997 | Cesare Paciotti | 16 | 1996 | Compaq | 30 | 1996–1997 | Elf | 30 | 1996–1997 | Fondmetal | 30 | 1996–1997 | Hype | 30 | 1996–1997 | Kickers | 30 | 1996–1997 | Kingfisher Premium Lager Beer | 30 | 1996–1997 | Mild Seven | 30 | 1996–1997 | Minichamps | 30 | 1996–1997 | Nordica | 16 | 1996 | PI.SA Ceramica | 30 | 1996–1997 | Prince | 30 | 1996–1997 | Renault | 30 | 1996–1997 | Rollerblade | 16 | 1996 | Schösstec | 30 | 1996–1997 | Typhoon | 16 | 1996 | Typoclover | 30 | 1996–1997 | United Breweries | 16 | 1996 | A1 Mobilkom Austria | 14 | 1997 | Akai | 14 | 1997 | Arun Technology | 14 | 1997 | Bilstein | 14 | 1997 | Charmilles | 14 | 1997 | Conceintra | 14 | 1997 | EDS | 14 | 1997 | FedEx | 14 | 1997 | Fluent | 14 | 1997 | Gillette | 14 | 1997 | Hewlett Packard | 14 | 1997 | Hitachi Seiki | 14 | 1997 | Informix | 14 | 1997 | Komet | 14 | 1997 | Korean Air | 14 | 1997 | Lampo | 14 | 1997 | Lectra | 14 | 1997 | MiTech | 14 | 1997 | Novell | 14 | 1997 | Openvision | 14 | 1997 | Personal | 14 | 1997 | Photobition | 14 | 1997 | PPG | 14 | 1997 | Sparco | 14 | 1997 |
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