Amongst the current field of Grand Prix drivers there are none who receive more frequent criticism than Pastor Maldonado. Over the last four years Maldonado has been involved in a string of incidents, and has received more penalties than any other driver, giving him a reputation as an accident waiting to happen. . Lotus' Pastor Maldonado crashed out of the opening round of the 2015 Formula 1 season, after he was clipped going into turn two of the Australian GP Despite losing his seat to Magnussen, Maldonado still wants to race in F1. Prez also called for the stewards to take tough action against Maldonado. Renault working on Maldonado's F1 future with Venezuelan backers, Renault reunion will be easier than 2014 F1 season - Maldonado, Renault reunion will be easier than 2014 F1 season - Maldonado He was also the most reprimanded Formula One driver in 2012, a clear 5 points ahead of his nearest rival, Michael Schumacher. He was also disqualified from a GP2 race for disregarding marshals instructions which suggests he doesnt think rationally behind the wheel. Maldonado was able to continue and finished tenth with a broken front wing; Hamilton retired after he crashed into the tyre wall. Miraculously, he bagged a seat with Lotus for 2014, driving under the lucky number 13 (things couldnt get worse for him, really), and promptly collided with Esteban Gutirrez at the Bahrain Grand Prix, causing him to roll and incurring a ten second stop-go penalty, three points on his FIA Super licence and a five place grid penalty at the following Chinese Grand Prix. He is often regarded as nothing more than a pay driver, who would not be in F1 without the financial support from his homeland. Pastor Maldonado Crash Compilation. But is his poor reputation completely justified? [75] Despite the damage, Maldonado did not lose pace and was initially able to continue in seventh place; however, during his pitstop the team deemed the damage to be substantial enough to retire the car. In the aftermath, Andrew Benson reminded BBC readers that Maldonado, "came into F1 with a reputation for being quick but fiery and a bit accident-prone." Crashes into the wall by himself in Practice 2. He signed to drive for the ART Grand Prix team during the 2009 season. A couple of laps later he spun the car. He remains the most recent Williams driver to win a race as of December2022[update]. He eventually finished 16th. The sheer number of incidents involving the Lotus driver has inspired the website Has Maldonado Crashed Today.com, his latest contact occurring last time out at Interlagos with Marcus Ericsson. [78] Maldonado was among numerous others that were penalised for speeding in the pit lane,[78] and overtaking a Manor car under neutralised safety car conditions. Pastor Maldonado's Belgian GP retirement was self-inflicted - Lotus, Belgian F1 GP: Grosjean, Maldonado defend Lotus amid troubles, Belgian F1 GP: Grosjean, Maldonado defend Lotus amid troubles Pastor Maldonado recalls his Spanish GP win: 'It was my chance, my time'. By Ricciardo - /5 - RATE QUIZ MORE INFO Classic Best Score? After winning the Italian Formula Renault 2.0 title in 2004, he finished third in the 2006 Formula Renault 3.5 championship, taking three wins and five pole positions (and losing the title thanks to a disqualification for technical noncompliance). At Monaco, he received a ten-place grid penalty for causing an avoidable collision with Sergio Prez during a practice session (which subsequently may have led to Prez's crash in qualifying, which caused the session to be red-flagged) and an additional five-place penalty for a gearbox change, meaning he started 24th and last on the grid. A puncture ended his race in Bahrain, after he qualified in seventeenth position. Pastor Maldonado calm about future if Renault swings F1 axe, Pastor Maldonado was eliminated from Belgian GP by 17G kerb impact, Pastor Maldonado was eliminated from Belgian GP by 17G kerb impact [32], Maldonado began the 2012 season alongside Brazil's Bruno Senna, for Williams. Collides with Esteban Gutierrez on lap 47. [49] Maldonado finished the season with a ninth place from ninth on the grid in the USA and a DNF after a second lap crash from sixteenth from the grid after a ten place penalty for a third reprimand after missing a weighbridge check in Brazil, as he finished fifteenth in the Championship on 45 points, the lowest Championship standing for a driver who won a race during an F1 season. [3] A year later, Maldonado had his first appearances in karting championships. When he ran wide during practice at the recent Australian Grand Prix, Mark Webber jumped on the opportunity to criticise Maldonado from the commentary box, but when other drivers ran wide there were no such comments. Subscribe. Sadly, he died as he lived, crashing his motorcycle in Rome in October 2014. He is then penalised for speeding through the pits whilst serving that penalty with another drive through penalty. Maldonado turned down uncompetitive F1 seat but return is possible, Pastor Maldonado hoped for F1 return after Nico Rosberg retirement, Pastor Maldonado hoped for F1 return after Nico Rosberg retirement Lotus F1 Team's Pastor Maldonado eyeing first 2015 points in Monaco, Lotus: Pastor Maldonado has to earn his Formula 1 drive on merit, Lotus: Pastor Maldonado has to earn his Formula 1 drive on merit [29][30] In addition to his on-track record, Maldonado also brought sponsorship from the Venezuelan government (through the state-owned PDVSA oil company) to the team.[31]. Pastor Maldonado to stay with Lotus Formula 1 team for 2015, Mercedes F1 move would not cure Lotus issues instantly - Maldonado, Mercedes F1 move would not cure Lotus issues instantly - Maldonado On behalf of Marty Porter who sourced & wrote it youre most welcome! At the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa in qualifying, Maldonado was involved in an incident with Lewis Hamilton on an in-lap after Hamilton squeezed by him when both were on a hot lap. They had a baby girl in September 2013 and a second daughter in November 2017. Im quite sure he could have come off the accelerator, scooped the car up and probably saved $100,000s worth of damage over the length of his career. 26 likes. The 34-year old has built himself a reputation in Formula One and in junior series, as a crash king. Many have actually trolled him and turned him into a joke for his antics and He was classified third overall, with three race wins, six further podium finishes, and five pole positions.[14][15]. He considers himself a socialist and was a friend of the late Venezuelan president Hugo Chvez. Brake problem caused Maldonado's testing crash - Lotus, Barcelona F1 test: Pastor Maldonado fastest on day three for Lotus, Barcelona F1 test: Pastor Maldonado fastest on day three for Lotus 2021 O. Piastri Formula1 is suppose to have the best drivers in the world and obviously he is not one. Collides with Valtteri Bottas on the last corner of the last lap. Maldonado was born on 9 March 1985 in Maracay, Venezuela. [24] Maldonado finished sixteen points ahead of Barwa Addax's Sergio Prez. He is the sort of driver who crashes during a showcar demonstration, or veers off the road because he is looking down at his steering wheel. But the Venezuelan says that the front row is his natural habitat and his critics don't realise [86] Immediately after the incident, world champion Button took to the radio to say about Maldonado "I should have known, he's mental". He is the sort of driver who ignores blue flags, gets a penalty, and then continues to ignore blue flags. Entering the 2014 season, Lotus wanted to sign the talented Nico Hulkenberg, as then-team principal Eric Boullier told ESPN F1's Abhishek Takle,but the German could not offer any sponsorship cash. Yes, he did, Pastor Maldonado retired on lap one after colliding with Lotus team-mate Romain Grosjean, whose race also ended because of the Analysis: Does Pastor Maldonado deserve his bad F1 reputation? After taking the GP2 title, Maldonado made the jump to F1 in 2011, driving for Williams. Please add his latest crash in Monza 3 days ago (Monza 15) running into Hulkenberg at race start in the 1st corner, ending his race with a broken suspension. Without KERS his car lost pace and he fell back to eventually finish fifth. With so many talented young driverslike Stoffel Vandoorne and Pascal Wehrleinwaiting for drives, Maldonado is not going to earn another drive based on his performances over the last five years. Receives a drive through penalty for doing so. I won in Formula One with a not competitive car, competing against Ferraris, McLarens, Red Bulls. [65] At the United States Grand Prix, Maldonado received a penalty for speeding behind the safety car, and another penalty for speeding in the pit lane, but still came home in ninth,[66] registering his first and ultimately, only points-scoring finish of the 2014 season. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Venezuelan tops the charts with 26 penalties, more than twice as many as the No. WebAt Spa-Francorchamps, Maldonado crashed during the second free practice session; the force of the impact required Maldonado to have a precautionary check-up at the circuit's Former Williams driver Maldonado scored the teams most recent victory in 2012 but earned a reputation for bizarre incidents. WebHas Pastor Maldonado crashed today?, Caracas. 2011 R. Grosjean, 2012 D. Valsecchi I cant think of another F1 driver who has consistently made very basic mistakes like that. [68] At the Malaysian Grand Prix, Maldonado's car suffered a puncture after he was hit by Valtteri Bottas, and he was later given a 10-second time penalty for speeding behind the safety car. Formula 1. [20] As part of the deal, he also joined the team for three rounds of the 200809 GP2 Asia Series. 2014 J. Palmer Luckily, he escaped with just a concussion. Can I just mention that Maldonado has recently been in the press stating he is undervalued in this sport. His worst behaviour came when he was racing in the little leagues, including the controversial clash with Dave Morgan during a battle for second position at Crystal Palace in October 1970, when the pair collided and crashed out of the race, before Hunt got out of his car and pushed him to the ground. But still he drove on, and in his final season in the Championship, the chaos continued, with countless crashes and calamities tarring the Venezuelans name. [105], Maldonado married Venezuelan journalist Gabriela Tarkanyi on 15 December 2012, in Canaima, Venezuela. Analysis: Was Pastor Maldonado poised for an F1 breakthrough? Speeds in the pitlane and receives a penalty for doing so. You can revoke your consent at any time via the data protection page.1. Speaking with the Telegraph's Daniel Johnson last year, Maldonado said: To find the limit, you need to cross the limit. Michael Schumacher crashed near the end of a wet second practice for the German Grand Prix and was unhurt as he walked from his damaged Mercedes on Friday. Renault reunion will be easier than 2014 F1 season - Maldonado, Jolyon Palmer is ready for Formula 1 race debut - Pastor Maldonado, Jolyon Palmer is ready for Formula 1 race debut - Pastor Maldonado [5], In 2004, Maldonado ran a dual programme in Italian and Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup with Cram Competition. Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado celebrates his 36th birthday today. Most famously, the Venezuelan failed to slow down following an accident in a Formula Renault 3.5 event in Monaco in 2005 and hit a marshal on the track, causing serious injury. But while our clumsy indiscretions go, for the most part, without consequence, for Formula 1 drivers, the stakes are much higher. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 enterF1.com. [100], Maldonado also negotiated with IndyCar team KV Racing Technology, with no agreement being reached, and the team being sold due to financial difficulties.[101]. 2016 F1 season will be 'difficult' for Lotus/Renault - Maldonado, Pastor Maldonado 'very, very annoying' - Sauber F1 boss Kaltenborn, Pastor Maldonado 'very, very annoying' - Sauber F1 boss Kaltenborn At the Bahrain Grand Prix, Maldonado collided with Esteban Gutirrez after making a pit stop, causing Gutirrez's car to roll. His misadventures have triggered countless parodies, memes, and even a website called hasmaldonadocrashedtoday.com. Cadillac Eau Rouge WEC shunt was "almost out of a movie scene", Aston Martin seeks permanent F1 DRS solution after lubricant fix in Baku, Aston Martin seeks permanent F1 DRS solution after lubricant fix in Baku Amongst the current field of Grand Prix drivers there are none who receive more frequent criticism than Pastor Maldonado. Barcelona F1 test: Pastor Maldonado fastest on day three for Lotus, Barcelona F1 test: Maldonado fastest, Wolff and Nasr collide, Barcelona F1 test: Maldonado fastest, Wolff and Nasr collide Taki Inoue is a bit of an odd one. [17] The lost fifteen points would have been enough to move him up from third to first in the standings, ahead of Alx Danielsson and Borja Garca. The next year, he was outshone by rookie team-mate Valtteri Bottas before moving to Lotus for 2014 and 2015, where he was again upstaged by his team-mate, Romain Grosjean. Crashes hard into the wall at Casino Square by himself in Practice 3. Misses the weight check during qualifying and receives a reprimand for doing so. Although the Manor (being lapped) let Maldonado deliberately pass him by the penalty wasn't withdrawn. Later in the race is given a third penalty for speeding under the safety car. Maldonado was later penalised for his role in the incident. As he was towed from the track, Jean Ragnotti, driving a demo lap in the safety car, rounded the corner and collided with Inoues car, flipping it. There was no incident but damn its funny to watch! Lotus F1 team capable of 'fighting' Ferrari - Pastor Maldonado, SUPER GT Preview Show: What Bertrand Baguette expects to see at the Fuji 450km, IndyCar Barber: McLaughlin beats Grosjean for fourth win, Ferrari's Luck & Sprint Race Success - Azerbaijan GP Review F1 2023, Pastor Maldonado wants an experienced team-mate in F1 in 2016, Pastor Maldonado wants an experienced team-mate in F1 in 2016 Max Verstappen amused by criticism from F1 rival Pastor Maldonado, Pastor Maldonado says Max Verstappen went too far in Austrian GP, Pastor Maldonado says Max Verstappen went too far in Austrian GP Maldonado received a 5-second penalty as a result. [84] Following this incident Mark Webber said that he does not think that Maldonado is talented enough to justify his drive in F1. Whilst driving in Formula One, Maldonado gained 4 penalty points in the 2014 season up to the British Grand Prix, only equalled by Jules Bianchi. Jumps the start and receives a penalty for doing so. Over the next four races, he crashed out and retired twice, before engine failure brought him to a halt at the Hungarian Grand Prix. In the Malaysian Grand Prix, he failed to reach Q2 in qualifying and again dropped out of the race. [104] He was one of the guards of honour at Chvez's funeral. 2023 The Goodwood Estate Company Limited. He once again managed to get into Q3 in India, but a mistake on his final attempt left him 9th on the grid. They finished first in their category. Why Maldonado deserves another chance in F1, 10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, 10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix [67] At the Australian Grand Prix, Maldonado was hit by Felipe Nasr and crashed out of the race at the second corner of the first lap after he overtook 3 cars at the start and was in 6th position. Maldonado penalty for Ericsson Interlagos clash 'harsh', says Lotus, Lotus F1 team capable of 'fighting' Ferrari - Pastor Maldonado, Lotus F1 team capable of 'fighting' Ferrari - Pastor Maldonado That reckless attitude continued in Formula One as Maldonado seemingly rammed Lewis Hamilton (Qualifying, Belgium 2011) and Sergio Perez (Practice, Monaco 2012) when he grew frustrated with them. [18] He took his first victory in only his fourth race in the series with a commanding win at Monaco. [74], At the Spanish Grand Prix, Maldonado was again involved in an incident he was hit by team mate Romain Grosjean, who had just returned to the track after missing a braking point, causing rear wing damage to Maldonado's car. Despite the penalty, he managed to finish in the points. He had made up six positions during the race to finish in eighth place, which became seventh as Rikknen was penalised for causing an accident on the last lap. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Since at the time there was no proper category for his age, he competed against kids that were 10-12 year old. But if PDVSA can write a big sponsorship cheque, then who knows? It was reported that the incident justified Lotus's decision to save their sole example of a new front-wing design they had brought to this race for his team-mate Romain Grosjean. Lotus F1 expecting "great things" from Maldonado after break, Lotus F1 driver Pastor Maldonado not interested in driver coaches, Lotus F1 driver Pastor Maldonado not interested in driver coaches Collides with Romain Grosjean on lap two. While Maldonado might view his willingness to cross the limit as a strength, top drivers can approach the limit repeatedly without surpassing itthat is the kind of consistency that wins championships. WebPastor Maldonado's reputation for crashing was fair, but the Venezuelan was far more complex than F1's social media world portrayed him. "We will try to bounce back in 2017.". On lap 56 (the penultimate lap of the race), Maldonado was battling with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton for third place, however Hamilton forced Maldonado off the track at turn 12 and Maldonado returned to track and collided with Hamilton in turn 13, with Maldonado losing steering on the high curbs. [28], Towards the end of the 2010 season, Maldonado was linked to the Williams team for 2011, replacing former GP2 team-mate Nico Hlkenberg alongside Rubens Barrichello. [61] At the Spanish Grand Prix Maldonado crashed into the wall in the first part of qualifying. 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Schumacher Pastor Maldonado rejects Jenson Button's Singapore GP criticism, Lotus F1 team confirms Pastor Maldonado for 2016 season, Lotus F1 team confirms Pastor Maldonado for 2016 season Newey agrees contract extension with Red Bull F1 team, F1 must seek answers after boring Baku F1 race, says Wolff, F1 must seek answers after boring Baku F1 race, says Wolff [34] During post-race celebrations, a fire engulfed the Williams pit, and Maldonado was seen carrying his cousin to safety.[35]. While not the most prolific crasher to make our list, Yuji Ide is the only entrant to have lost his FIA Super Licence as a result of his poor driving. Pastor Maldonado shrugs off criticism from F1 fans, Pastor Maldonado is better than he gets credit for says Lotus team, Pastor Maldonado is better than he gets credit for says Lotus team What do we expect at the 2015 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix? In the week following the announcement that Maldonado would not remain with the Williams team in 2014, Maldonado accused his team of sabotage at the United States Grand Prix.[56]. Crashes in the pitlane entry in Practice 2. Pastor Rafael Maldonado Motta (Spanish pronunciation:[pasto maldonao]; born 9 March 1985) is a Venezuelan professional racing driver, who competed in Formula One for the Williams (20112013) and Lotus (20142015) teams and as a Pirelli test driver until 2017. Youre kidding right? http://hasmaldonadocrashedtoday.com/.

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