Trulli Jarno(Pescara, 13/07/1974)

Jarno Trulli (born on 13 July 1974 in Pescara, Italy) is a former Italian Formula 1 driver, known for his exceptionally smooth driving style, outstanding front-end sensitivity and high-level performances on street circuits.

After starting out in karting, where he achieved numerous national and international successes, Trulli moved to single-seaters, winning the German Formula 3 Championship in 1996. At the same time, he joined the Ferrari young driver programme, a role that allowed him to gain technical experience and visibility within the Formula 1 paddock.

He made his Formula 1 debut in 1997 with Minardi, before moving to Prost in 1998. His early years were marked by uncompetitive machinery, but Trulli stood out for consistency and precision. The turning point came in 2000 with his move to Jordan, where he achieved his first significant results, including podium finishes and solid performances in demanding races.

In 2002 he joined Renault, experiencing the most significant period of his career. The defining moment remains the victory at the 2004 Monaco Grand Prix, achieved after a flawless drive on a circuit that perfectly highlighted his natural strengths. That season he made a meaningful contribution to the team’s progress toward the world titles achieved in subsequent years.

After parting ways with Renault, Trulli raced for Toyota from 2005 to 2009, becoming one of the Japanese team’s key reference drivers. He secured several podiums and notable results, often thanks to excellent qualifying performances. He became well known in the paddock for how difficult it was for rivals to overtake him, especially on tight and twisty circuits, a trait that also fuelled technical and sporting debate.

He concluded his Formula 1 career between 2010 and 2011 with Lotus Racing, during a transitional phase for the category. Overall, he contested more than 250 Grands Prix, achieving one victory, numerous podiums and strong finishes, leaving a distinctive mark through style and technical expertise.

Among the curiosities, Trulli is regarded as one of the most refined drivers in tyre management and car control in low-grip conditions. He is also one of the few Italians of the modern era to have won a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Away from the track, he has always maintained a low profile, focusing on family life and business interests.

After retiring from competitive racing, he remained involved in motorsport as a team principal in the early seasons of the Formula E championship, before gradually stepping away from operational roles within the paddock.

GP Results

GP/Points Graph

Year	Team	Chassis	Points
2009	Toyota	TF109	32.5
2008	Toyota	TF108	31
2007	Toyota	TF107	8
2006	Toyota	TF106	15
2005	Toyota	TF105	43
2004	Renault	R24	46
2003	Renault	R23	33
2002	Renault	R202	9
2001	Jordan	EJ11	12
2000	Jordan	EJ10	6
1999	Prost	AP02	7

* World Championships with at least 1 point won (since 2001)

Year	Team	Teammate	Win
2011	Team Lotus (T128)	Kovalainen H.	2 VS 16
2010	Lotus Racing (T127)	Kovalainen H.	11 VS 8
2009	Panasonic Toyota Racing (TF109)	Glock T.	11 VS 4
2008	Panasonic Toyota Racing (TF108)	Glock T.	13 VS 5
2007	Panasonic Toyota Racing (TF107)	Schumacher R.	14 VS 3
2006	Panasonic Toyota Racing (TF106)	Schumacher R.	6 VS 12
2005	Panasonic Toyota Racing (TF105)	Schumacher R.	0 VS 18
2004	Panasonic Toyota Racing (TF104)	Panis O.	15 VS 1
2003	Mild Seven Renault F1 (R23)	Alonso F.	0 VS 16
2002	Mild Seven Renault F1 (R202)	Button J.	12 VS 5
2001	Jordan Grand Prix Honda (EJ11)	Alesi J.	16 VS 1
Total			100 VS 89

Grand Prix	Team	Chassis	Pos.
Japanese GP 2009	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF109	2
Hungarian GP 2009	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF109	8
British GP 2009	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF109	7
Turkish GP 2009	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF109	4
Bahrain GP 2009	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF109	3
Malaysian GP 2009	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF109	4
Australian GP 2009	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF109	3
Abu Dhabi GP 2009	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF109	7
Brazilian GP 2008	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF108	8
Japanese GP 2008	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF108	5
European GP 2008	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF108	5
Hungarian GP 2008	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF108	7
German GP 2008	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF108	9
British GP 2008	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF108	7
French GP 2008	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF108	3
Canadian GP 2008	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF108	6
Turkish GP 2008	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF108	10
Spanish GP 2008	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF108	8
Bahrain GP 2008	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF108	6
Malaysian GP 2008	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF108	4
Brazilian GP 2007	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF107	8
Hungarian GP 2007	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF107	10
United States GP 2007	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF107	6
Bahrain GP 2007	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF107	7
Malaysian GP 2007	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF107	7
Australian GP 2007	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF107	9
Japanese GP 2006	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF106	6
Italian GP 2006	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF106	7
Turkish GP 2006	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF106	9
German GP 2006	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF106	7
United States GP 2006	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF106	4
Canadian GP 2006	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF106	6
Spanish GP 2006	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF106	10
European GP 2006	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF106	9
Malaysian GP 2006	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF106	9
Turkish GP 2005	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF105	6
Italian GP 2005	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF105	5
Hungarian GP 2005	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF105	4
British GP 2005	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF105	9
French GP 2005	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF105	5
European GP 2005	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF105	8
Monaco GP 2005	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF105	10
Spanish GP 2005	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF105	3
San Marino GP 2005	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF105	5
Bahrain GP 2005	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF105	2
Malaysian GP 2005	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF105	2
Australian GP 2005	Panasonic Toyota Racing	TF105	9
Australian GP 2004	Mild Seven Renault F1	R24	7
Italian GP 2004	Mild Seven Renault F1	R24	10
Bahrain GP 2004	Mild Seven Renault F1	R24	4
French GP 2004	Mild Seven Renault F1	R24	4
United States GP 2004	Mild Seven Renault F1	R24	4
European GP 2004	Mild Seven Renault F1	R24	4
Monaco GP 2004	Mild Seven Renault F1	R24	1
Spanish GP 2004	Mild Seven Renault F1	R24	3
San Marino GP 2004	Mild Seven Renault F1	R24	5
Malaysian GP 2004	Mild Seven Renault F1	R24	5
Belgian GP 2004	Mild Seven Renault F1	R24	9
Japanese GP 2003	Mild Seven Renault F1	R23	5
United States GP 2003	Mild Seven Renault F1	R23	4
Hungarian GP 2003	Mild Seven Renault F1	R23	7
German GP 2003	Mild Seven Renault F1	R23	3
British GP 2003	Mild Seven Renault F1	R23	6
Monaco GP 2003	Mild Seven Renault F1	R23	6
Austrian GP 2003	Mild Seven Renault F1	R23	8
Brazilian GP 2003	Mild Seven Renault F1	R23	8
Malaysian GP 2003	Mild Seven Renault F1	R23	5
Australian GP 2003	Mild Seven Renault F1	R23	5
United States GP 2002	Mild Seven Renault F1	R202	5
Italian GP 2002	Mild Seven Renault F1	R202	4
Hungarian GP 2002	Mild Seven Renault F1	R202	8
European GP 2002	Mild Seven Renault F1	R202	8
Canadian GP 2002	Mild Seven Renault F1	R202	6
Monaco GP 2002	Mild Seven Renault F1	R202	4
Spanish GP 2002	Mild Seven Renault F1	R202	10
San Marino GP 2002	Mild Seven Renault F1	R202	9
Japanese GP 2001	Jordan Grand Prix Honda	EJ11	8
United States GP 2001	Jordan Grand Prix Honda	EJ11	4
French GP 2001	Jordan Grand Prix Honda	EJ11	5
Spanish GP 2001	Jordan Grand Prix Honda	EJ11	4
San Marino GP 2001	Jordan Grand Prix Honda	EJ11	5
Brazilian GP 2001	Jordan Grand Prix Honda	EJ11	5
Malaysian GP 2001	Jordan Grand Prix Honda	EJ11	8
Hungarian GP 2000	Benson & Hedges Jordan	EJ10	7
German GP 2000	Benson & Hedges Jordan	EJ10	9
French GP 2000	Benson & Hedges Jordan	EJ10	6
Canadian GP 2000	Benson & Hedges Jordan	EJ10	6
British GP 2000	Benson & Hedges Jordan	EJ10	6
Brazilian GP 2000	Benson & Hedges Jordan	EJ10	4
European GP 1999	Gauloises Prost Peugeot	AP02	2
Hungarian GP 1999	Gauloises Prost Peugeot	AP02	8
Austrian GP 1999	Gauloises Prost Peugeot	AP02	7
British GP 1999	Gauloises Prost Peugeot	AP02	9
French GP 1999	Gauloises Prost Peugeot	AP02	7
Spanish GP 1999	Gauloises Prost Peugeot	AP02	6
Monaco GP 1999	Gauloises Prost Peugeot	AP02	7

* Grand prix finishes in the top 10 (since 2001)

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