Gerhard Berger

Austrian Formula 1 racing driver who competed from 1984-1997, winning 10 Grand Prix races and achieving 48 podium finishes during his distinguished career.

Gerhard Berger won ten Formula One Grands Prix across a 14-season career spanning 210 starts, finishing third in the World Championship twice — in 1988 and 1994 — while establishing himself as one of the most enduring and respected competitors of his era. Berger drove for Arrows, Benetton, Ferrari, and McLaren, winning ten Grand Prix and finishing third in the World Championship on two occasions, in 1988 and 1994, while driving for Ferrari. He formed a close and often mischievous friendship with fellow driver Ayrton Senna during their years as McLaren teammates, renowned throughout the paddock for a series of elaborate practical jokes between the pair. Berger retired from driving in 1997, and went on to become co-owner of the Toro Rosso team in 2006 alongside Red Bull, helping to establish the young driver development programme before selling his share back to Red Bull at the end of the 2008 season. Berger has remained closely involved in motorsport since retiring, and his nephew, Lucas Auer, has continued the family's racing tradition, competing in various international touring car and single-seater categories.

Aggressive, fast driver with strong racecraft and ability to perform in difficult conditions

One of Austria's most successful F1 drivers, known for his speed and racecraft

• Race wins 10
• Pole positions 12
• Podiums 48
• Brazilian Grand Prix Winner 1986 (Benetton)
• Japanese Grand Prix Winner 1987 (Ferrari)
• Portuguese Grand Prix Winner 1994 (Ferrari)