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De La Rosa Pedro(Spain, 24/02/1971)
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Biography of F1 driver De La Rosa Pedro
Website: www.pedrodelarosa.com
Pedro Martinez de la Rosa, born on 24 February 1971 in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain), is a former Spanish racing driver whose name is closely associated with Formula 1 from the late 1990s through the 2000s. He distinguished himself both as a race driver and, above all, as a highly regarded test and development driver, before later taking on senior management roles including in Formula E.
After starting in karting, de la Rosa’s career gained momentum in the European junior formulae. Between 1994 and 1995 he stood out in Formula 3, before making a move to Japan, where in 1997 he won the Japanese Formula Nippon Championship, a result that opened the door to Formula 1. Even at this stage he was recognised as a methodical driver, valued for his ability to work deeply on set-up and technical development.
His Formula 1 debut came in 1999 with Arrows, a season in which he immediately scored points and emerged as one of the revelations of the year. After a spell with Jaguar in 2001, his Formula 1 career increasingly focused on the role of reserve and test driver, an area in which he built the most significant part of his professional legacy.
From 2003 he became a permanent member of the McLaren organisation, emerging as a central figure in testing and development. In this context he also received race opportunities, the most notable being second place at the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix, his only Formula 1 podium, achieved during a period of strong technical competitiveness for the Woking-based team. Overall he contested more than one hundred Grands Prix, alternating between race roles and extended periods as third driver.
In 2010 he returned full-time to the grid with Sauber, a season marked by sporting and organisational difficulties. At the end of that year he concluded his career as a race driver, but continued in Formula 1 as a test driver and technical consultant, particularly with Ferrari, contributing to simulation and development work.
A key chapter of his post-F1 career has been in Formula E. Pedro de la Rosa served as team principal of a leading project in the electric category, guiding DS Techeetah during a phase in which the team consolidated its sporting and technical structure following its World Championship titles. In this role he transferred his Formula 1 experience to organisational and management contexts.
After his Formula E tenure, de la Rosa has remained a permanent presence in the paddock. The last verified role sees him as ambassador and sporting consultant for the Aston Martin F1 Team, a position he continues to hold in 2026 according to available official information, alongside his work as a television commentator and technical analyst.
In his private life he is married and has a family; he continues to live in Spain and maintains a measured public profile, while remaining a respected and recognisable figure within Formula 1 and international motorsport.
Current season statistics
Formula 1 Season*
| Year | Team | Chassis | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sauber | C29 | 6 |
| 2006 | McLaren | MP4-21 | 19 |
| 2005 | McLaren | MP4-20 | 4 |
| 2002 | Jaguar | R3 | 0 |
| 2001 | Jaguar | R2 | 3 |
| 2000 | Arrows | A21 | 2 |
| 1999 | Arrows | A20 | 1 |
Qualifying teammate battle
| Year | Team | Teammate | Win | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | HRT F1 Team (F1112) | Karthikeyan N. | 17 VS 3 | |
| 2006 | Team McLaren Mercedes (MP4-21) | Raikkonen K. | 0 VS 8 | |
| 2002 | Jaguar Racing Ford (R3) | Irvine E. | 6 VS 11 | |
| 2001 | Jaguar Racing (R2) | Irvine E. | 6 VS 7 | |
| Total | 29 VS 29 | |||
Best results in Formula 1 *
| Grand Prix | Team | Chassis | Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian GP 2010 | BMW Sauber F1 Team | C29 | 7 |
| Brazilian GP 2006 | Team McLaren Mercedes | MP4-21 | 8 |
| Chinese GP 2006 | Team McLaren Mercedes | MP4-21 | 5 |
| Turkish GP 2006 | Team McLaren Mercedes | MP4-21 | 5 |
| Hungarian GP 2006 | Team McLaren Mercedes | MP4-21 | 2 |
| French GP 2006 | Team McLaren Mercedes | MP4-21 | 7 |
| Bahrain GP 2005 | West McLaren Mercedes | MP4-20 | 5 |
| Australian GP 2002 | Jaguar Racing Ford | R3 | 8 |
| French GP 2002 | Jaguar Racing Ford | R3 | 9 |
| Monaco GP 2002 | Jaguar Racing Ford | R3 | 10 |
| Brazilian GP 2002 | Jaguar Racing Ford | R3 | 8 |
| Malaysian GP 2002 | Jaguar Racing Ford | R3 | 10 |
| European GP 2001 | Jaguar Racing | R2 | 8 |
| Italian GP 2001 | Jaguar Racing | R2 | 5 |
| Canadian GP 2001 | Jaguar Racing | R2 | 6 |
| German GP 2000 | Orange Arrows | A21 | 6 |
| European GP 2000 | Orange Arrows | A21 | 6 |
| Brazilian GP 2000 | Orange Arrows | A21 | 8 |
| Brazilian GP 1999 | Repsol Arrows | A20 | 10 |
| Australian GP 1999 | Repsol Arrows | A20 | 6 |