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Pastor Maldonado
| Team | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela |
| Podiums | 1 |
| Points | 76 |
| Grands Prix entered | 96 |
| World Championships | N/A |
| Highest race finish | 1 (x1) |
| Highest grid position | 1 |
| Date of birth | 10/03/1985 |
| Place of birth | Maracay, Venezuela |
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Pastor Maldonado was hopeful to return to Formula 1 in 2017 after Nico Rosberg's departure from Mercedes, but was disappointed to miss out again. read more »
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Pastor Maldonado had hoped that the reshuffle that took place in the wake of Nico Rosberg's retirement would open a door into F1. It didn't. read more »
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Though not expecting the Mercedes gig, Pastor Maldonado hoped Nico Rosberg's retirement might help secure F1 return. read more »
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Pastor Maldonado had hoped Mercedes' recent search for Nico Rosberg's replacement would open up an opportunity elsewhere for him to return to Formula One. Maldonado... read more »
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Pastor Maldonado hoped the Formula 1 driver market shuffle caused by Nico Rosberg's retirement would open up a chance for him to get back on the grid in 2017 read more »
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Pastor Maldonado has been lurking around the racing scene trying to find a drive, but has refused to give up on his dream of returning to F1... read more »
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Pastor Maldonado says he is still targeting a "very good" race seat in Formula 1 for 2017, though remains open to racing elsewhere, after visiting an IndyCar… read more »
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Pastor Maldonado may not have secured a full-time drive since he was dropped by Renault... but he says he is happy not to be with that team. read more »
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"Lewis did not leave me any space," protested Pastor Maldonado after his battle with title-chasing Lewis Hamilton ended with the Briton losing out on third at the... read more »
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Pastor Maldonado is working on a 'plan B' that would involve racing in other series if his attempts to return to Formula 1 next year are unsuccessful read more »
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Pastor Maldonado is "working very hard" to secure a return to the Formula One grid in 2017 and reckons his year away is well timed given the current struggles of the... read more »
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Pirelli boss Paul Hembery says Pastor Maldonado could be used as a development driver for the 2017 tyres but the decision is made by the teams read more »
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Pastor Maldonado says he is speaking to multiple Formula 1 teams over a return to the grid in 2017, after losing his Lotus/Renault seat over the winter… read more »
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Pastor Maldonado is speaking to a number of Formula 1 teams about a return to the grid in 2017 after losing his Lotus/Renault seat over the winter read more »
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Pastor Maldonado is not giving up on a return to the Formula 1 grid, saying he wants to sign for a team that will give him a "chance to be competitive"... read more »
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Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli has denied rumours that it has hired Pastor Maldonado as a test driver. Last month, the FIA's World Motor Sport Council gave… read more »
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Pastor Maldonado and Giedo van der Garde are two drivers under consideration to take on a Formula 1 test role for Pirelli, Autosport has learned read more »
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Pirelli calls on ex-Lotus driver Pastor Maldonado to conduct some of its tyre testing as its preparations for 2017 begin to take shape. read more »
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Pastor Maldonado has returned to action as a tyre evaluator for Pirelli as they complete testing on the new 2017 construction read more »
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Kevin Magnussen sealed a late return to the Formula 1 grid for the 2016 season, replacing Pastor Maldonado at Renault's new works effort. GPUpdate.net spoke… read more »
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Pastor Maldonado says being dropped by Renault ahead of 2016 came as a "bolt from the blue" but insists he harbours no resentment for his former team. Maldonado had... read more »
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Pastor Maldonado has revealed it took just a "few hours" for him to go from being a Formula 1 driver to unemployed... read more »
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Pastor Maldonado says his axe from the Renault Sport F1 squad came as a bolt from the blue and is keen to find a new race seat in 2016 read more »
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Pastor Maldonado says losing his Formula 1 seat came as a "bolt from the blue," having initially been set to remain on the grid with Renault in… read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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- Drivers list
- Sebastian Vettel
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Lewis Hamilton
- Nico Rosberg
- Fernando Alonso
- Kimi Raikkonen
- Romain Grosjean
- Pastor Maldonado
- Jenson Button
- Carlos Sainz Jr.
- Will Stevens
- Roberto Merhi
- Felipe Nasr
- Max Verstappen
- Kevin Magnussen
- Nico Hulkenberg
- Sergio Perez
- Adrian Sutil
- Esteban Gutierrez
- Jean-Eric Vergne
- Daniil Kvyat
- Felipe Massa
- Valtteri Bottas
- Jules Bianchi
- Max Chilton
- Kamui Kobayashi
- Marcus Ericsson
- Robert Kubica
- Michael Schumacher
- Paul di Resta
- Heikki Kovalainen
| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 408 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 396 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 392 |
| 4 | George Russell | 309 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 230 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 152 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar | 51 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
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| 1 | McLaren | 800 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 459 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 426 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 382 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 80 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 73 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 68 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |

