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| − | '''Johnny Herbert''' ( | + | '''Johnny Herbert''' (25 June 1964 – 1 May 1994) was a British racing driver best known for his appearances in [[Formula One]] and [[Alternate International Formula 3000|International Formula 3000]]. He was killed at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix after a racing accident sustained after hitting the wall at the high-speed Tamburello corner in his [[Williams]]-[[Renault]]. |
After a fairly successful stint in Formula 3000 between 1988 and 1990, Herbert became the test driver for [[Lotus]] [[Formula One]] team in [[1991 Alternate Formula One season|1991]], making his race debut [[1992 Alternate Formula One season|the following year]]. After a rather mediocre showing, the team let him go in the off-season. Herbert wouldn't be unemployed for long, however, as he would sign with French outfit [[Larrousse]] for 1993. | After a fairly successful stint in Formula 3000 between 1988 and 1990, Herbert became the test driver for [[Lotus]] [[Formula One]] team in [[1991 Alternate Formula One season|1991]], making his race debut [[1992 Alternate Formula One season|the following year]]. After a rather mediocre showing, the team let him go in the off-season. Herbert wouldn't be unemployed for long, however, as he would sign with French outfit [[Larrousse]] for 1993. | ||
Revision as of 16:59, 21 April 2022
Johnny Herbert (25 June 1964 – 1 May 1994) was a British racing driver best known for his appearances in Formula One and International Formula 3000. He was killed at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix after a racing accident sustained after hitting the wall at the high-speed Tamburello corner in his Williams-Renault.
After a fairly successful stint in Formula 3000 between 1988 and 1990, Herbert became the test driver for Lotus Formula One team in 1991, making his race debut the following year. After a rather mediocre showing, the team let him go in the off-season. Herbert wouldn't be unemployed for long, however, as he would sign with French outfit Larrousse for 1993.
Complete Formula One World Championship Grand Prix Results
| Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Team Lotus | Lotus 107 | Ford HBA5 3.5 V8 | RSA 7 |
MEX Ret |
BRA Ret |
PAC 15† |
ESP Ret |
SMR Ret |
MON 14 |
CAN Ret |
FRA 15 |
GBR Ret |
GER Ret |
HUN Ret |
BEL 17 |
ITA Ret |
POR Ret |
JPN 9 |
AUS Ret |
- | 0 |
| 1993 | Larrousse Gitanes Blondes | Larrousse LC93 | Renault RS5 3.5 V10 | RSA Ret |
BRA 6 |
PAC Ret |
SMR Ret |
ESP Ret |
MON 5 |
CAN 2 |
FRA Ret |
GBR 9 |
GER Ret |
HUN 5 |
BEL 6 |
ITA Ret |
POR 5 |
JPN Ret |
AUS 8 |
7th | 14 |
