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Encyclopedia > 1992 Formula One season
1992 FIA Formula One World Championship season
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Index: Races by country | Races by season

This article recaps the 1992 Formula One season. The Fédération Internationale de lAutomobile, commonly referred to as the FIA, is a non-profit association established in 1904 to represent the interest of motoring organisations and motor car users. ... The inaugural Formula One World Championship was won by Italian Giuseppe Farina in his Alfa Romeo in 1950, barely defeating his Argentine teammate Juan Manuel Fangio. ... This article recaps the 1991 Formula One season. ... This article recaps the 1993 Formula One season. ... The following is a complete lists of grands prix which have been a part of the Formula One championship season since its inception in 1950. ... The following is a complete lists of grands prix which have been a part of the Formula One championship season since its inception in 1950. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... The inaugural Formula One World Championship was won by Italian Giuseppe Farina in his Alfa Romeo in 1950, barely defeating his Argentine teammate Juan Manuel Fangio. ...

Contents


Season Summary

Season Review

Race Date Location Winning Driver Winning Team Report
South African Grand Prix March 1 Kyalami Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Report
Mexican Grand Prix March 22 Hermanos Rodriguez Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Report
Brazilian Grand Prix April 5 Interlagos Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Report
Spanish Grand Prix May 3 Catalunya Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Report
San Marino Grand Prix May 17 Imola Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Report
Monaco Grand Prix May 31 Monaco Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Report
Canadian Grand Prix June 14 Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Gerhard Berger McLaren-Honda Report
French Grand Prix July 5 Magny-Cours Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Report
British Grand Prix July 12 Silverstone Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Report
German Grand Prix July 26 Hockenheimring Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Report
Hungarian Grand Prix August 16 Hungaroring Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Report
Belgian Grand Prix August 30 Spa-Francorchamps Michael Schumacher Benetton-Ford Report
Italian Grand Prix September 13 Monza Ayrton Senna McLaren-Honda Report
Portuguese Grand Prix September 27 Estoril Nigel Mansell Williams-Renault Report
Japanese Grand Prix October 25 Suzuka Riccardo Patrese Williams-Renault Report
Australian Grand Prix November 8 Adelaide Gerhard Berger McLaren-Honda Report

The South African Grand Prix was an event on the Formula 1 calendar. ... March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... Kyalami is a motor racing circuit, and suburb in Gauteng, South Africa north of Johannesburg. ... Nigel Mansell driving in the American CART racing series in 1993 Nigel Ernest James Mansell (born August 8, 1953) is an English former racing driver who won world championships in both Formula One (1992) and CART (1993). ... WilliamsF1, formerly Williams Grand Prix Engineering, is a Formula 1 (F1) motor racing team formed and run by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head. ... Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One South African Grand Prix held at Kyalami on March 1, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Nigel Mansell 117. ... The Mexican Grand Prix was a Formula One auto race held at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. ... March 22 is the 81st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (82nd in Leap years). ... The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is a 4. ... Nigel Mansell driving in the American CART racing series in 1993 Nigel Ernest James Mansell (born August 8, 1953) is an English former racing driver who won world championships in both Formula One (1992) and CART (1993). ... WilliamsF1, formerly Williams Grand Prix Engineering, is a Formula 1 (F1) motor racing team formed and run by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head. ... Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One Mexican Grand Prix held at Mexico City on March 22, 1992. ... The Brazilian Grand Prix (Portuguese: Grande Prêmio do Brasil) is a Formula One championship race which occurs at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos, Brazil. ... April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (96th in leap years). ... Autódromo José Carlos Pace is the venue of the Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix, located in a suburb of the city of São Paulo. ... Nigel Mansell driving in the American CART racing series in 1993 Nigel Ernest James Mansell (born August 8, 1953) is an English former racing driver who won world championships in both Formula One (1992) and CART (1993). ... WilliamsF1, formerly Williams Grand Prix Engineering, is a Formula 1 (F1) motor racing team formed and run by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head. ... Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix held at Interlagos on April 5, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Riccardo Patrese 119. ... The Spanish Grand Prix (Gran Premio de España) is a Formula One race currently held at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain as part of the annual Formula One championship season. ... May 3 is the 123rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (124th in leap years). ... The Circuit de Catalunya [seer-kweet-da-Cataloonya] is a racetrack in Montmeló, to the north of Barcelona, Catalonia. ... Nigel Mansell driving in the American CART racing series in 1993 Nigel Ernest James Mansell (born August 8, 1953) is an English former racing driver who won world championships in both Formula One (1992) and CART (1993). ... WilliamsF1, formerly Williams Grand Prix Engineering, is a Formula 1 (F1) motor racing team formed and run by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head. ... Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One Spanish Grand Prix held at Catalunya on May 3, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Nigel Mansell 142. ... The San Marino Grand Prix is a Formula One championship race which has been run at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in the small town of Imola, near the Apennine mountains in Italy, since 1981. ... May 17 is the 137th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (138th in leap years). ... The Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari is a racing circuit near the small Italian town of Imola, 40 Km east of Bologna and 80 Km east of the Ferrari factory in Maranello. ... Nigel Mansell driving in the American CART racing series in 1993 Nigel Ernest James Mansell (born August 8, 1953) is an English former racing driver who won world championships in both Formula One (1992) and CART (1993). ... WilliamsF1, formerly Williams Grand Prix Engineering, is a Formula 1 (F1) motor racing team formed and run by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head. ... Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One San Marino Grand Prix held at Imola on May 17, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Riccardo Patrese 126. ... The Monaco Grand Prix is a Formula One race held annually, and since 1929, in the Principality of Monaco considered to be one of the most important and prestigious races around the world alonside Indianapolis 500 and 24 Hours of Le Mans. ... May 31 is the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (152nd in leap years), with 214 days remaining. ... Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna da Silva (March 21, 1960–May 1, 1994), better known as Ayrton Senna, was a Brazilian racing driver who won the Formula One world championship three times. ... McLaren, founded in 1963 by Bruce McLaren (1937–1970), is a racing team based in Woking, England, which is best known as a Formula One constructor but has also competed in the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, Canadian-American Challenge Cup, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. ... Honda Motor Co. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix held at Monaco on May 31, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Nigel Mansell 121. ... The Canadian Grand Prix (known in its native French as the Grand Prix du Canada) is a Formula One auto race held in Canada since 1967. ... June 14 is the 165th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (166th in leap years), with 200 days remaining. ... The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is the venue for the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix. ... Gerhard Berger, born August 27, 1959 in Wörgl is a popular Austrian Grand Prix racing driver. ... McLaren, founded in 1963 by Bruce McLaren (1937–1970), is a racing team based in Woking, England, which is best known as a Formula One constructor but has also competed in the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, Canadian-American Challenge Cup, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. ... Honda Motor Co. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 14, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Gerhard Berger 122. ... The French Grand Prix is a Formula One race held as part of Fédération Internationale de lAutomobiles annual Formula One automobile racing championship season. ... July 5 is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 179 days remaining. ... Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours is a motor racing circuit located in France, near the towns of Magny-Cours and Nevers. ... Nigel Mansell driving in the American CART racing series in 1993 Nigel Ernest James Mansell (born August 8, 1953) is an English former racing driver who won world championships in both Formula One (1992) and CART (1993). ... WilliamsF1, formerly Williams Grand Prix Engineering, is a Formula 1 (F1) motor racing team formed and run by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head. ... Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One French Grand Prix held at Magny-Cours on July 5, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Nigel Mansell 117. ... The British Grand Prix is a race in the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship. ... July 12 is the 193rd day (194th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 172 days remaining. ... Silverstone Circuit is a racing circuit at Silverstone, England. ... Nigel Mansell driving in the American CART racing series in 1993 Nigel Ernest James Mansell (born August 8, 1953) is an English former racing driver who won world championships in both Formula One (1992) and CART (1993). ... WilliamsF1, formerly Williams Grand Prix Engineering, is a Formula 1 (F1) motor racing team formed and run by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head. ... Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One British Grand Prix held at Silverstone on July 12, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Nigel Mansell 122. ... The German Grand Prix (Großer Preis von Deutschland) is an automobile race (as well as motorcycle races), and since 1951 part of the Formula One World Championship. ... July 26 is the 207th day (208th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 158 days remaining. ... The Hockenheimring is a motor racing circuit situated near the town of Hockenheim in Germany. ... Nigel Mansell driving in the American CART racing series in 1993 Nigel Ernest James Mansell (born August 8, 1953) is an English former racing driver who won world championships in both Formula One (1992) and CART (1993). ... WilliamsF1, formerly Williams Grand Prix Engineering, is a Formula 1 (F1) motor racing team formed and run by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head. ... Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One German Grand Prix held at Hockenheimring on July 26, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Riccardo Patrese 141. ... The first Hungarian Grand Prix was held on June 21, 1936 over a 3. ... August 16 is the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... The Hungaroring is a Formula One race-track near Budapest, Hungary, location of the Hungarian Grand Prix. ... Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna da Silva (March 21, 1960–May 1, 1994), better known as Ayrton Senna, was a Brazilian racing driver who won the Formula One world championship three times. ... McLaren, founded in 1963 by Bruce McLaren (1937–1970), is a racing team based in Woking, England, which is best known as a Formula One constructor but has also competed in the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, Canadian-American Challenge Cup, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. ... Honda Motor Co. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix held at Hungaroring on August 16, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Nigel Mansell 118. ... The Belgian Grand Prix is an automobile race, part of the Formula One World Championship. ... August 30 is the 242nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (243rd in leap years), with 123 days remaining. ... The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the famous venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the SPA 24 Hours endurance race. ... Schumacher at a press conference before the 2005 United States Grand Prix Michael Schumacher (born January 3, 1969, in Hürth-Hermühlheim, near Cologne, Germany) is a German Formula One driver. ... Johnny Herbert driving for Benetton in 1995 Benetton Formula Ltd. ... The Ford Motor Company (often referred to simply as Ford; sometimes nicknamed FoMoCo), NYSE: F is a multinational corporation that manufactures automobiles. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix held at Spa-Francorchamps on August 30, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Michael Schumacher 153. ... The Italian Grand Prix is one of the longest running events on the motor racing calendar. ... September 13 is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years). ... Autodromo Nazionale di Monza is a motor racing circuit near the town of Monza in Italy, north of Milan. ... Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna da Silva (March 21, 1960–May 1, 1994), better known as Ayrton Senna, was a Brazilian racing driver who won the Formula One world championship three times. ... McLaren, founded in 1963 by Bruce McLaren (1937–1970), is a racing team based in Woking, England, which is best known as a Formula One constructor but has also competed in the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, Canadian-American Challenge Cup, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. ... Honda Motor Co. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One Italian Grand Prix held at Monza on September 13, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Nigel Mansell 126. ... The first Portuguese Grand Prix was held on the Boavista street course in Oporto on 14 August 1958, followed in 1959 by a grand prix at Monsanto Park, Lisbon. ... September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 95 days remaining. ... The Autódromo do Estoril is a 4. ... Nigel Mansell driving in the American CART racing series in 1993 Nigel Ernest James Mansell (born August 8, 1953) is an English former racing driver who won world championships in both Formula One (1992) and CART (1993). ... WilliamsF1, formerly Williams Grand Prix Engineering, is a Formula 1 (F1) motor racing team formed and run by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head. ... Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix held at Estoril on September 27, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Ayrton Senna 113. ... Since its first inclusion in the Formula One Championship, the Japanese Grand Prix has become synonymous with excitement and controversy. ... October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 67 days remaining. ... Suzuka Circuit is the host of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix and one of the oldest and most-famous racing circuits in Japan. ... Riccardo Patrese (born April 17, 1954) in Padua, Italy was a Formula One racing driver from 1977 until 1993. ... WilliamsF1, formerly Williams Grand Prix Engineering, is a Formula 1 (F1) motor racing team formed and run by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head. ... Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix held at Suzuka on October 25, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Nigel Mansell 140. ... The Australian Grand Prix is a Formula One race held at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Albert Park as part of the annual Formula One championship season. ... November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. ... The Adelaide Street Circuit (34° 55′ 45″ S 138° 37′ 15″ E) is a temporary race track in the East Parklands adjacent to the central business district of the city of Adelaide in South Australia. ... Gerhard Berger, born August 27, 1959 in Wörgl is a popular Austrian Grand Prix racing driver. ... McLaren, founded in 1963 by Bruce McLaren (1937–1970), is a racing team based in Woking, England, which is best known as a Formula One constructor but has also competed in the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, Canadian-American Challenge Cup, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. ... Honda Motor Co. ... Results from the 1992 Formula One Australian Grand Prix held at Adelaide on November 8, 1992 Classification Notes Fastest Lap: Michael Schumacher 116. ...

1992 Constructors Championship final standings

Place Team Chassis Engine Tyre Points Wins Podiums Poles
1 Williams-Renault FW14B Renault RS3 164 10 21 14
2 McLaren-Honda MP4/6B
MP4/7A
Honda RA112E 99 5 12 1
3 Benetton-Ford B191B
B192
Ford HBA7 91 1 13
4 Ferrari F92A
F92AT
Ferrari 040 21 2
5 Lotus-Ford 102D
107
Ford HBD5 13
6 Tyrrell-Ilmor 020B Ilmor 2175A 8
7 Ligier-Renault JS37 Renault RS3 6
8 Footwork-Mugen-Honda FA13 Mugen-Honda MF-351H 6
9 March-Ilmor CG911 Ilmor 2175A 3
10 Dallara-Ferrari F192 Ferrari 037 2
11 Jordan-Yamaha 192 Yamaha OX99 1
12 Larrousse-Lamborghini LC92 Lamborghini 3512 1
13 Minardi-Lamborghini M191B
M192
Lamborghini 3512 1
14 Brabham-Judd BT60B Judd GV
15 Moda-Judd C4B
S921
Judd EV
16 Fondmetal-Ford GR01
GR02
Ford HBB5

WilliamsF1, formerly Williams Grand Prix Engineering, is a Formula 1 (F1) motor racing team formed and run by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head. ... Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ... McLaren, founded in 1963 by Bruce McLaren (1937–1970), is a racing team based in Woking, England, which is best known as a Formula One constructor but has also competed in the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, Canadian-American Challenge Cup, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. ... Honda Motor Co. ... Johnny Herbert driving for Benetton in 1995 Benetton Formula Ltd. ... The Ford Motor Company (often referred to simply as Ford; sometimes nicknamed FoMoCo), NYSE: F is a multinational corporation that manufactures automobiles. ... Scuderia Ferrari is the common name for the Gestione Sportiva, the division of the Ferrari automobile company concerned with racing. ... Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports cars and racing cars based in East Anglia, and formed as Lotus Engineering Ltd. ... The Ford Motor Company (often referred to simply as Ford; sometimes nicknamed FoMoCo), NYSE: F is a multinational corporation that manufactures automobiles. ... Tyrrell was an auto racing team and Formula One constructor founded by Ken Tyrrell. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Olivier Panis driving for the Prost Grand Prix team in Montreal in 1998 Prost Grand Prix was a Formula 1 racing team managed by former world champion Alain Prost. ... Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ... Team Orange Arrows Formula One car at the 2000 United States Grand Prix The Arrows Racing Team team was founded in 1977, by Italian financier Franco Ambrosio (A), Alan Rees (R), Jackie Oliver (O), Dave Wass (W) and Tony Southgate (S) when Rees, Oliver, Wass and Southgate left the Shadow... Mugen Motorsports (M-Tec Co. ... Honda Motor Co. ... March is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Dallara was a Formula One constructor from 1988 through 1992. ... Scuderia Ferrari is the common name for the Gestione Sportiva, the division of the Ferrari automobile company concerned with racing. ... Yamaha Motor Corporation (ヤマハ発動機株式会社) is a motorized vehicle-producing company, initially part of the Yamaha Corporation. ... The Larrousse-Calmels Formula One team was founded in 1987 by Didier Calmels and former racer Gérard Larrousse. ... Modena (Mòdna in Modenese dialect) is a city and a province on the south side of the Po valley, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. ... Minardi was a automobile racing team founded in 1979 by Giancarlo Minardi. ... Modena (Mòdna in Modenese dialect) is a city and a province on the south side of the Po valley, in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. ... The Brabham Racing Organisation was a Formula One racing team founded by Jack Brabham and Ron Tauranac. ... Judd engines are produced by Engine Developments Ltd. ... Andrea Moda was a Formula One team ever, created by Andrea Sassetti, a shoe manufacturer from Italy. ... Judd engines are produced by Engine Developments Ltd. ... Fondmetal was a Formula One constructor from 1991 through 1992, as well as a Formula One engine supplier in 2000. ... The Ford Motor Company (often referred to simply as Ford; sometimes nicknamed FoMoCo), NYSE: F is a multinational corporation that manufactures automobiles. ...

1992 Drivers Championship final standings

Place Driver Number Country Points Wins Podiums Poles
1 United Kingdom Nigel Mansell 5 Britain 108 9 12 13
2 Italy Riccardo Patrese 6 Italy 56 1 9 1
3 Germany Michael Schumacher 19 Germany 53 1 8
4 Brazil Ayrton Senna 1 Brazil 50 3 7 1
5 Austria Gerhard Berger 2 Austria 49 2 5
6 United Kingdom Martin Brundle 20 Britain 38 5
7 France Jean Alesi 27 France 18 2
8 Finland Mika Häkkinen 11 Finland 11
9 Italy Andrea de Cesaris 4 Italy 8
10 Italy Michele Alboreto 9 Italy 6
11 France Érik Comas 26 France 4
12 Austria Karl Wendlinger 16 Austria 3
13 Italy Ivan Capelli 28 Italy 3
14 United Kingdom Johnny Herbert 12 Britain 2
15 Italy Pierluigi Martini 22 Italy 2
16 Thierry Boutsen 25 Belgium 2
17 Italy Stefano Modena 32 Italy 1
18 Bertrand Gachot 29 Belgium 1
19 Brazil Christian Fittipaldi 23 Brazil 1
20 Brazil Roberto Moreno 34 Brazil
21 Italy Nicola Larini 28 Italy
22 Japan Aguri Suzuki 10 Japan
23 Italy Emanuele Naspetti 17 Italy
24 United Kingdom Perry McCarthy 35 Britain
25 France Paul Belmondo 17 France
26 France Olivier Grouillard 3 France
27 Switzerland Andrea Chiesa 14 Switzerland
28 Italy Alessandro Zanardi 23 Italy
29 Eric van de Poele 14 Belgium
30 Japan Ukyo Katayama 30 Japan
31 Brazil Mauricio Gugelmin 33 Brazil
32 Finland Jyrki Järvilehto 21 Finland
33 Netherlands Jan Lammers 16 Netherlands
34 Italy Giovanna Amati 8 Italy
35 Italy Gianni Morbidelli 24 Italy
36 United Kingdom Damon Hill 8 Britain
37 Italy Gabriele Tarquini 15 Italy

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