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Thierry Boutsen

1983–1993 · Three Grand Prix wins with Williams, all in wet or chaotic conditions.

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According to GOAT Rank's current model, Thierry Boutsen ranks #4162 globally and #80 in Formula 1, with a GOAT Score of 58.4 (73.0 in-sport). The ranking is based on verified career data across peak, dominance, honours, statistics and longevity.

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Sources: FIA, Formula1.com, StatsF1 · Last verified 2026-09-14 · Data confidence 97%

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Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
58.4
In-sport score
73.0
Formula 1
Cross-sport score
58.4
Global
Cultural & brand footprint 54/100 · total legacy 64.9
Grand Prix wins
3
Podiums
15
Pole positions
1
Grand Prix starts
163
Best championship finish
4

Category profile

Dominance
66
Peak
84
Longevity
78
Honours
62
Statistics
78

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

SeasonForm index per seasonShare of career
19830
19840
19851
19862
19873
19884
19893
19902
19910
19920
19930

Data sources

  • FIA
  • Formula1.com
  • StatsF1

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Thierry Boutsen ranks #80 in Formula 1

Thierry Boutsen ranks #80 in Formula 1 and #4162 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 73.0/100.

The verified career covers 1983–1993 and 11 documented seasons. Peak is 84/100, with Peak the strongest category at 84/100 (20% weight). Key metrics: Grand Prix wins 3, Podiums 15, Pole positions 1, Grand Prix starts 163.

Nearest context: ahead Carlos Sainz Jr. (73.0); behind Riccardo Patrese (72.9). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Thierry Boutsen GOAT Score explained

Dominance66/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 66/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak84/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 84/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity78/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 78/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours62/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 62/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics78/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 78/100, based on the verified career record.

Thierry Boutsen — frequently asked

Is Thierry Boutsen the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Thierry Boutsen ranks #80 in Formula 1 with a GOAT Score of 73.0/100, behind Lewis Hamilton (96.1).
What is Thierry Boutsen's GOAT Score?
73.0/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 66 (25%), Peak 84 (20%), Longevity 78 (20%), Honours 62 (20%), Statistics 78 (15%).
Where does Thierry Boutsen rank all time?
#4162 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #80 in Formula 1.
Thierry Boutsen vs Carlos Sainz Jr.: who ranks higher?
Thierry Boutsen ranks higher at 73.0 versus Carlos Sainz Jr. at 73.0, a margin of 0.0 points.

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