Charles Pic

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Charles Pic
Charles Pic Moscow 2013.jpg
Pic at the 2013 Race of Stars
Born (1990-02-15) 15 February 1990 (age 23)
Montélimar, Drôme, France
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality France French
2013 team Caterham-Renault
2013 car # 20
Races 26 (25 starts)
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podiums 0
Career points 0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First race 2012 Australian Grand Prix
Last race 2013 Spanish Grand Prix
2012 position 21st (0 pts)
Charles Pic
Related to Arthur Pic (brother)
GP2 Series
Years active 2010-2011
Former teams Barwa Addax Team, Arden International
Starts 37
Wins 3
Poles 4
Fastest laps 0
Best finish 4th in 2011
Previous series
2009-2011
2008–2009
2007
2007
2006		 GP2 Asia Series
Formula Renault 3.5 Series
Eurocup FRenault
French Formula Renault
FRenault Campus France

Charles Pic ([/'piːk/] PEEK; born 15 February 1990 in Montélimar, France) is a professional French Formula One driver. Pic currently races for Caterham F1 Team having made his grand prix debut for the Marussia F1 Team in 2012.

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Career [edit]

Karting [edit]

Pic had a successful career in karting, winning minor championships and individual races and coming close to winning the European Championship ICA Junior.

Formula Renault [edit]

Pic made his car racing debut in 2006, finishing third in French Formula Campus, before graduating to the Championnat de France Formula Renault 2.0 and Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 championships a year later. Third place in the European series was enough to net him the rookie title.

Formula Renault 3.5 Series [edit]

Pic competing at the Silverstone round of the 2008 Formula Renault 3.5 Series season.

For 2008 Pic moved to Tech 1 Racing to contest the Formula Renault 3.5 Series.[1] He was partnered by Julien Jousse and finished sixth in the points thanks to two wins at Circuit de Monaco - having dominated the entre weekend with pole position and fastest lap - and at Le Mans. He remained with Tech 1 for the following season and won twice more, at Silverstone and the Nürburgring, which helped him to finish third in the final standings. In 2009 he was also a member of the Renault Driver Development.[2]

GP2 Series [edit]

At the end of 2009 Pic switched to the 2009–10 GP2 Asia Series season with Arden International, and remained with the team into the 2010 GP2 Series season.[3] Pic won on debut with the British outfit during the Asia Series' season-opener at Bahrain, before repeating the feat in the main series at the start of 2010 at Circuit de Catalunya.[4] He eventually finished 10th in the drivers' standings.

For 2011 Pic moved to the Barwa Addax squad alongside future Formula 1 team-mate Giedo van der Garde. Despite failing to score any points in the preceding Asia Series campaign, he hit back with a second career GP2 win at Catalunya where he lead home Van der Garde for an Addax one-two finish. Another victory, this time on the streets of Monaco, helped move him up to third place in the drivers' championship. The two points he then scored for taking pole position at Valencia briefly moved Pic into the championship lead but, after retiring from both races and dropping back in the standings as a result, he eventually finished the season fourth overall, three points clear of Van der Garde.

Formula One [edit]

In November 2011 Pic made his debut at the wheel of a Formula One car, driving for Marussia Virgin Racing at the young driver test held at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.[5] He was due to drive for a day and-a-half of the test, but the Virgin team decided to give him a further half-day of running after he encountered engine problems on the second day of the test.[6]

Pic at the 2012 US Grand Prix

During the test, several news sources reported that Pic had agreed a deal to race with the team in the 2012 season.[7][8]

Marussia (2012) [edit]

Pic driving for Marussia at the 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix.

After the conclusion of the 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix it was confirmed that Pic would indeed partner Timo Glock at the renamed Marussia F1 in 2012.[9] It was also confirmed that Pic would be mentored by ex-F1 driver and fellow countryman Olivier Panis.[10] It was reported at the 2012 Hungarian Grand Prix that a feud was brewing between Pic and his team-mate after Pic blocked Glock during qualifying.[11] Pic finished the race in 20th position. In Belgium Pic set the fastest time in Free Practice 2. Pic finished the season 21st in the overall drivers' standings.

Caterham (2013) [edit]

Pic, driving for Caterham, at the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix

On 23 November 2012 it was announced that Pic had signed a multi-year contract with the Caterham F1 team. Former GP2 team-mate and F1 rookie Van der Garde will race alongside him. Pic will also work as an ambassador for Renault Sport F1.[12]

Racing record [edit]

Career summary [edit]

Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2006 Formula Renault Campus France La Filière 13 1 2  ? 8 162 3rd
2007 Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 SG Formula 14 1 2 1 6 88 3rd
French Formula Renault 2.0 13 0 1 0 4 69 4th
2008 Formula Renault 3.5 Series Tech 1 Racing 17 2 1 2 4 69 6th
2009 Formula Renault 3.5 Series Tech 1 Racing 16 2 2 3 3 94 3rd
2009–10 GP2 Asia Series Arden International 8 1 1 0 2 18 5th
2010 GP2 Series Arden International 20 1 1 0 2 28 10th
2011 GP2 Asia Series Barwa Addax Team 4 0 0 0 0 0 18th
GP2 Series 18 2 3 0 5 52 4th
2012 Formula One Marussia F1 Team 20 0 0 0 0 0 21st
2013 Formula One Caterham F1 Team 5 0 0 0 0 0 20th*

* Season in progress.

Complete Formula Renault 3.5 Series results [edit]

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Pos Points
2008 Tech 1 Racing MNZ
1
9		 MNZ
2
3		 SPA
1
Ret		 SPA
2
12		 MON
1
1		 SIL
1
15		 SIL
2
13		 HUN
1
18		 HUN
2
9		 NÜR
1
Ret		 NÜR
2
12		 LEM
1
1		 LEM
2
6		 EST
1
Ret		 EST
2
2		 CAT
1
8		 CAT
2
8		 6th 69
2009 Tech 1 Racing CAT
1
DNS		 CAT
2
6		 SPA
1
4		 SPA
2
Ret		 MON
1
9		 HUN
1
11		 HUN
2
8		 SIL
1
7		 SIL
2
1		 LEM
1
6		 LEM
2
Ret		 ALG
1
4		 ALG
2
2		 NÜR
1
6		 NÜR
2
1		 ALC
1
13		 ALC
2
11		 3rd 94

Complete GP2 Series results [edit]

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 DC Points
2010 Arden International ESP
FEA
1		 ESP
SPR
7		 MON
FEA
11		 MON
SPR
7		 TUR
FEA
Ret		 TUR
SPR
DNS		 VAL
FEA
6		 VAL
SPR
5		 GBR
FEA
10		 GBR
SPR
8		 GER
FEA
3		 GER
SPR
17		 HUN
FEA
11		 HUN
SPR
9		 BEL
FEA
4		 BEL
SPR
Ret		 ITA
FEA
11		 ITA
SPR
8		 ABU
FEA
20		 ABU
SPR
11		 10th 28
2011 Barwa Addax Team TUR
FEA
7		 TUR
SPR
4		 ESP
FEA
1		 ESP
SPR
19		 MON
FEA
8		 MON
SPR
1		 VAL
FEA
Ret		 VAL
SPR
Ret		 GBR
FEA
11		 GBR
SPR
10		 GER
FEA
2		 GER
SPR
DSQ		 HUN
FEA
2		 HUN
SPR
13		 BEL
FEA
Ret		 BEL
SPR
19		 ITA
FEA
2		 ITA
SPR
Ret		 4th 52

Complete GP2 Asia Series results [edit]

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DC Points
2009–10 Arden International ABU1
FEA
Ret		 ABU1
SPR
15		 ABU2
FEA
10		 ABU2
SPR
8		 BHR1
FEA
5		 BHR1
SPR
1		 BHR2
FEA
3		 BHR2
SPR
19		 5th 18
2011 Barwa Addax Team ABU
FEA
9		 ABU
SPR
21		 ITA
FEA
21		 ITA
SPR
11		 18th 0

Complete Formula One results [edit]

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 WDC Points
2012 Marussia F1 Team Marussia MR01 Cosworth CA2012 V8 AUS
15†		 MAL
20		 CHN
20		 BHR
Ret		 ESP
Ret		 MON
Ret		 CAN
20		 EUR
15		 GBR
19		 GER
20		 HUN
20		 BEL
16		 ITA
16		 SIN
16		 JPN
Ret		 KOR
19		 IND
19		 ABU
Ret		 USA
20		 BRA
12		 21st 0
2013 Caterham F1 Team Caterham CT03 Renault RS27-2013 V8 AUS
16		 MAL
14		 CHN
16		 BHR
17		 ESP
17		 MON
 CAN
 GBR
 GER
 HUN
 BEL
 ITA
 SIN
 KOR
 JPN
 IND
 ABU
 USA
 BRA
 20th* 0*

† Did not finish, but was classified as he had completed more than 90% of the race distance.
* Season in progress.

References [edit]

  1. ^ English, Steven (2008-02-06). "Tech 1 aiming to retain crown". Autosport (Haymarket Publications). Retrieved 2008-03-06. 
  2. ^ "The Renault Driver development Programme announces its 2009 class". f1technical.net (f1technical). 19 January 2009. Retrieved 30 November 2011. 
  3. ^ Beer, Matt (2010-01-15). "Pic to contest full season with Arden". Autosport (Haymarket Publications). Retrieved 2010-01-15. 
  4. ^ Glendenning, Mark (2010-05-08). "Pic wins eventful season opener". Autosport (Haymarket Publications). Retrieved 2010-05-08. 
  5. ^ Elizalde, Pablo (11 November 2011). "Charles Pic joins Virgin for Abu Dhabi test". Autosport (Haymarket Publications). Retrieved 22 November 2011. 
  6. ^ "Yas Marina day two – Vergne still top for Red Bull". Formula1.com (Formula One World Championship). 16 November 2011. Retrieved 22 November 2011. "and an unscheduled engine change cost him more time. As a result, Virgin have decided to give Pic a further stint in the MVR-02 on Thursday morning." 
  7. ^ Noble, Jonathan (15 November 2011). "Charles Pic set to race with Virgin in 2012". Autosport (Haymarket Publications). Retrieved 22 November 2011. 
  8. ^ Bean, David (21 November 2011). "Brazilian Grand Prix 2011: Preview". TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk (BlackEagleMedia). Retrieved 22 November 2011. "Brazil could also be the final race for Jérôme d'Ambrosio, with Virgin Racing expected to announce Charles Pic alongside Timo Glock for next season." 
  9. ^ "Marussia Virgin Racing Completes 2012 Race Driver Line-up". Virgin Racing. 27 November 2011. Retrieved 27 November 2011. 
  10. ^ Norman, Craig (8 December 2011). "Pic picks a good role model". BadgerGP.com (Badger GP). Retrieved 21 December 2011. 
  11. ^ Teammate feud brewing at Marussia inautonews FC
  12. ^ Beer, Matt (23 November 2011). "Caterham signs Marussia's Charles Pic for 2013 Formula 1 season". Autosport (Haymarket Publications). Retrieved 23 November 2011. 

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