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Thierry Boutsen is a Belgian former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1983 to 1992 for teams including Arrows, Benetton, Williams, and Ligier. Driving for Williams, he achieved his best championship result by finishing third in the 1989 season and secured a total of three Grand Prix victories. After retiring from open-wheel racing, he founded Boutsen Aviation, a successful private aircraft sales company based in Monaco.
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When did Thierry Boutsen race in Formula One?
Boutsen made his F1 debut for Arrows at the 1983 Belgian Grand Prix. His main career covered 1983 through 1992, followed by a brief Jordan appearance in 1993. [Formula 1 profile](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/beyond-the-grid-thierry-boutsen-on-his-journey-to-f1-his-friendship-with.ynMqvpCI5sB94otMfYQ71.ynMqvpCI5sB94otMfYQ71)
What was Thierry Boutsen's best Formula One championship finish?
His best result was fourth in the 1988 World Drivers' Championship with Benetton. In 1989, his first Williams season, he finished fifth rather than third.
How many Formula One races did Thierry Boutsen win?
He won three Grands Prix: Canada and Australia in 1989, then Hungary in 1990. All three victories came with Williams-Renault.
Which Formula One teams did Thierry Boutsen drive for?
His F1 teams included Arrows, Benetton, Williams, Ligier, and Jordan. His strongest period came with Benetton in 1988 and Williams in 1989 and 1990.
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