Ferrari has competed in every Formula 1 season since its inception in 1950. Here is a comprehensive overview, including details on drivers, points, and both Drivers' and Constructors' Championships results.

1980

In the 1980 Formula 1 season, Scuderia Ferrari opted to retain their driver lineup from the previous year—a logical decision given their extraordinary success. In 1979, Jody Scheckter clinched the Drivers’ Championship, Gilles Villeneuve secured the runner-up position, and Ferrari took home the Constructors’ Championship. It seemed like a textbook case of the adage, “Why change a winning team?” However, what followed in 1980 was a dramatic decline that saw Ferrari plummet to one of its worst performances in history.

By the end of the season, Ferrari had finished a shocking 10th in the Constructors’ Championship standings. Scheckter, the reigning Drivers’ Champion, ended the year in a dismal 19th place, while Villeneuve fared only slightly better, finishing 14th.

So, what went wrong?

The Ferrari 312T5, the team’s weapon for the 1980 campaign, was utterly ill-equipped to defend either championship title. Plagued by reliability issues and a lack of competitiveness, the car managed to score just 8 points all season and retired from races a staggering 10 times. The 312T5’s wide "boxer" engine proved aerodynamically unsuitable, leaving it hopelessly outclassed by the competition. As rival teams made significant strides in car development throughout the season, Ferrari’s progress with the 312T5 stagnated. The result was a car that became slower and less competitive with each passing race.

For the first time since 1973, Ferrari failed to win a single race during the season. The nadir came at the Canadian Grand Prix, where Scheckter failed to qualify—a humiliating moment for a reigning champion. After scoring just 2 points all year, Scheckter announced his retirement from Formula 1 at the end of the season.

The 1980 season was a dark chapter for Ferrari—one the team would undoubtedly prefer to forget. Fortunately, things began to improve in the following year.

• Races: 14
• Drivers' Champion: Alan Jones
• Winning Constructor: Williams-Ford
• Scuderia Ferrari 1980 Formula 1 Constructor’s results: 10th
• Scuderia Ferrari 1980 Formula 1 wins: 0 wins

Drivers	Team	Points	Drivers'	Rounds
Gilles Villeneuve (CA)	Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC	6	14	All
Jody Scheckter (ZA)	Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC	2	19	All

1981

For the 1981 Formula 1 season, Didier Pironi joined Scuderia Ferrari, replacing Jody Scheckter who retired after the previous season. Pironi had previously raced with the French team Ligier, where he scored 32 points and finished 5th in the Driver's Championship during the prior season.

The season began disastrously for Scuderia Ferrari, with both cars retiring in the first three races. However, Gilles Villeneuve secured victories in the sixth (Monaco) and seventh (Spain) rounds of the season. Despite these successes, the team's performance declined, leading to nine additional retirements throughout the season.

Ferrari competed using the 126CK chassis for the entire season. Equipped with turbochargers, the 126CK produced 600 bhp in qualifying trim and was significantly faster than the 312T5 chassis during testing. However, it had poorer handling. The car performed best on fast tracks with long straights, such as Hockenheim, Monza, and Buenos Aires, due to its challenging handling. Villeneuve notably struggled with the car, comparing it to "a big red Cadillac."

Ultimately, Scuderia Ferrari ended the season with only 34 points, finishing fifth in the Constructors' Championship.

• Races: 15
• Drivers' Champion: Nelson Piquet
• Winning Constructor: Williams-Ford
• Scuderia Ferrari 1981 Formula 1 Constructor’s results: 5
• Scuderia Ferrari 1981 Formula 1 wins: 2 wins

Drivers	Team	Points	Drivers'	Rounds
Gilles Villeneuve (CA)	Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC	25	7	All
Didier Pironi (FR)	Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC	9	13	All

1982

The 1982 Formula 1 season began tumultuously with a drivers' strike at the opening race in South Africa and a partial boycott of the San Marino Grand Prix, stemming from the ongoing FISA–FOCA conflict.

During the qualifying session for the fifth round in Belgium at Zolder, a tragic accident occurred involving Gilles Villeneuve and Jochen Mass. Villeneuve, attempting an overtaking manoeuvre, collided with Mass's slower car. The impact sent Villeneuve's Ferrari airborne, resulting in a catastrophic crash that ejected him from the disintegrating vehicle and led to his fatal injuries. An official inquiry later cleared Mass of any wrongdoing, attributing the accident to a misjudgment by Villeneuve. Following this incident, Patrick Tambay took Villeneuve's place starting from the Dutch Grand Prix.

Later in the season, Mario Andretti rejoined Ferrari for the final two races, replacing Didier Pironi who had sustained career-ending injuries at the German Grand Prix.

For the 1982 season, Scuderia Ferrari introduced the 126C2 chassis, a significant redesign by Harvey Postlethwaite. This model featured Ferrari's first true full monocoque chassis, constructed from honeycomb aluminum panels. It also boasted enhanced aerodynamics with a more streamlined body and the innovative use of dual rear wings, along with further advancements in its turbocharger technology.

Despite the devastating loss of Gilles Villeneuve, Scuderia Ferrari succeeded in securing the Constructors’ Championship, edging out McLaren-Ford by five points. The dramatic events of the 1982 season prompted regulatory changes aimed at improving driver safety for the following year.

• Races: 16
• Drivers' Champion: Keke Rosberg
• Winning Constructor: Ferrari
• Scuderia Ferrari 1982 Formula 1 wins: 3 wins

Drivers	Team	Points	Drivers'	Rounds
Didier Pironi (FR)	Ferrari	39	2	1-12
Patrick Tambay (FR)	Ferrari	25	7	9-16
Gilles Villeneuve (CA)	Ferrari	6	15	1-5
Mario Andretti (US)	Ferrari	4	19	15, 16

1983

Following the tragic loss of Gilles Villeneuve, René Arnoux transitioned to Ferrari after spending four years with Renault, joining Patrick Tambay on the team.

During the 1983 Formula 1 season, Ferrari competed using the 126C2B and 126C3 models. That year, the introduction of mandatory flat bottoms on cars aimed to reduce the ground effect, prompting Ferrari to redesign the 126C2 into the "B" spec version accordingly. The engine was capable of producing around 800 bhp in qualifying trim. An updated car, the 126C3 made its debut at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in 1983, with Patrick Tambay at the helm. René Arnoux first drove the 126C3 in the following race in Germany at Hockenheim, clinching victory.

Patrick Tambay and René Arnoux collectively achieved four wins and consistently contended for the world championship throughout the season. However, late-season unreliability thwarted their individual title hopes. Despite these challenges, Ferrari secured the Constructors' Championship, with Arnoux finishing third overall—a remarkable and unique accomplishment in Formula One history.

• Races: 15
• Drivers' Champion: Nelson Piquet
• Winning Constructor: Ferrari
• Scuderia Ferrari 1983 Formula 1 wins: 4 wins

Drivers	Team	Points	Drivers'	Rounds
René Arnoux (FR)	Ferrari	49	3	All
Patrick Tambay (FR)	Ferrari	40	4	All

1984

Patrick Tambay departed from Ferrari to join Renault, and Italian driver Michele Alboreto came onboard. Alboreto remained with Ferrari until 1989 before moving to Tyrell. Throughout this period, Ferrari consistently performed well, finishing outside the top 10 in only two races. This consistency helped them secure second place in the 1984 Formula 1 Constructors' Championship.

Ferrari's sole victory in 1984 occurred at the Belgian Grand Prix in Zolder, which poignantly marked two years since Gilles Villeneuve's fatal accident at the same circuit. Alboreto dominated the race, leading all 70 laps and maintaining his position at the front even during pit stops, despite Nelson Piquet's strategy of not stopping. Niki Lauda's McLaren MP4/2 suffered a water pump failure at the race's midpoint, leading to his retirement.

During the 1984 Formula 1 season, Ferrari fielded the 126C4, the final version of the successful 126 chassis series. This chassis had previously secured two Constructors' Championships and ten race wins over four seasons.

• Races: 16
• Drivers' Champion: Niki Lauda
• Winning Constructor: McLaren-TAG
• Scuderia Ferrari 1984 Formula 1 Constructor’s results: 2nd
• Scuderia Ferrari 1984 Formula 1 wins: 1 win

Drivers	Team	Points	Drivers'	Rounds
Michele Alboreto (IT)	Ferrari	30.5	4	All
René Arnoux (FR)	Ferrari	27	6	All

1985

Stefan Johansson initially signed with Toleman but withdrew from his contract due to the team's tyre issues. He briefly substituted for Stefan Bellof at Tyrrell in the season's first race before moving to Ferrari, following René Arnoux's unexpected departure after the opening race of the 1985 Formula 1 season. Johansson remained with the Italian team until the end of 1986.

A new technical regulation was introduced, requiring all chassis to pass a frontal crash test before they were eligible to compete in a Grand Prix.

Michele Alboreto enjoyed a successful season, achieving eight podium finishes, including two race victories. Had it not been for four retirements in the final races, he was well-positioned to challenge for the Drivers' Championship, although Alain Prost consistently performed well in the McLaren-TAG.

For the 1985 season, Ferrari introduced the new 156/85 car. It was equipped with the Ferrari Tipo 031/2 V6 turbo engine, which produced around 750 bhp. The car demonstrated speed and reliability early in the season. However, as the season progressed, the Ferraris became increasingly fragile, suffering numerous engine and turbo failures in both qualifying and race conditions.

• Races: 16
• Drivers' Champion: Alain Prost
• Winning Constructor: McLaren-TAG
• Scuderia Ferrari 1985 Formula 1 Constructor’s results: 2nd
• Scuderia Ferrari 1985 Formula 1 wins: 2 wins

Drivers	Team	Points	Drivers'	Rounds
Michele Alboreto (IT)	Ferrari	53	2	All
Stefan Johansson (SW)	Ferrari	26	7	2-16
René Arnoux (FR)	Ferrari	3	18	1

1986

Michele Alboreto and Stefan Johansson retained their positions at Scuderia Ferrari for the 1986 Formula 1 season. Despite Alboreto being the team's lead driver, Johansson frequently outperformed him, ultimately finishing fifth in the Drivers' Championship.

Ferrari introduced a new car for the 1986 season, the Ferrari F1/86. It initially showed competitive potential, but as the season progressed, it encountered increasing reliability issues and struggled to keep up in the power stakes. The chassis and overall design of the F1/86 were very similar to the previous year's model.

Throughout the season, the car secured five podium finishes—four by Stefan Johansson and one by Michele Alboreto—but failed to achieve any wins, pole positions, or fastest laps.

Drivers	Team	Points	Drivers'	Rounds
Stefan Johansson (SW)	Ferrari	23	5	All
Michele Alboreto (IT)	Ferrari	14	9	All

1987

Following a disappointing 1986 season, Ferrari chose to replace Stefan Johansson with Gerhard Berger. By this time, Berger had three years of Formula 1 experience, having driven for Team ATS in 1984, Arrows in 1985, and Benetton in 1986. Notably, respected BBC commentators Murray Walker and 1976 World Champion James Hunt were among those who believed Ferrari had dismissed the wrong driver, given that Johansson had generally outperformed his higher-paid teammate throughout the previous season.

After overcoming mechanical setbacks early on, Berger made a strong showing in the latter half of 1987, clinching victories in the season's final two rounds. From the Hungarian Grand Prix onward, Ferrari was once again contending for race wins, marking their first competitive streak since mid-1985. Berger's victories were Ferrari's first consecutive wins since Gilles Villeneuve triumphed at the Monaco and Spanish Grands Prix in 1981. Ultimately, the decision to bring in Berger proved beneficial, though Michele Alboreto struggled, finishing seventh in the Drivers' Championship with only 17 points, 19 points behind Berger.

For the 1987 Formula 1 season, Ferrari introduced the F1/87, a completely new car that boasted a sleeker design than its predecessor, the F1/86, designed by Harvey Postlethwaite. The engine of the F1/87 was powerful, with an output rated at approximately 950 bhp in qualifying trim. Throughout the season, this car achieved two wins and four podium finishes.

• Races: 16
• Drivers' Champion: Nelson Piquet
• Winning Constructor: Williams-Honda
• Scuderia Ferrari 1987 Formula 1 Constructor’s results: 4th
• Scuderia Ferrari 1987 Formula 1 wins: 2 wins

Drivers	Team	Points	Drivers'	Rounds
Gerhard Berger (AT)	Ferrari	36	5	All
Michele Alboreto (IT)	Ferrari	17	7	All

1988

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1989

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