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William Simpson Aston
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united-kingdom · Born 1900-03-29 · Hopton · Died 1974-03-04
- Starts
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- Podiums
- 0
- Poles
- 0
- Fastest Laps
- 0
- Points
- 0
- Championships
- 0
- Best Result
- —
Biography
| Place of Birth | Hopton |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
| Date of Death | 1974-03-04 |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 3 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 1 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 0 |
| Points | 0 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | — |
| Best Grid Position | 21 |
| Best Race Result | — |
| Race Laps Completed | 2 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 21 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 22 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | -1 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 27.33 |
| Average Race Position | 28.33 |
| DNFs | 1 (33.3%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 2 (66.7%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | — | Aston Butterworth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Oil pressure | 1 |
Race entries and starts may differ from some sources due to shared-car and historical classification differences. See methodology for details.
Race-by-Race History
Column abbreviations (3)
Grid = Grid positionPos = Finish positionPts = Points scored
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 |  Italy | Aston Butterworth | — | 31 | — | — | — |
| 1952 |  Germany | Aston Butterworth | 21 | 22 | 2 | — | Oil pressure |
| 1952 | Great Britain | Aston Butterworth | — | 32 | — | — | — |
Qualifying History
Column abbreviations (4)
Pos = Qualifying positionQ1 = Qualifying 1 timeQ2 = Qualifying 2 timeQ3 = Qualifying 3 time
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Pos | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Italy | Aston Butterworth | 31 | — | — | — |
| 1952 | Germany | Aston Butterworth | 21 | — | — | — |
| 1952 | Great Britain | Aston Butterworth | 30 | — | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | — | Aston Butterworth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 Grands Prix has William Simpson Aston started?
William Simpson Aston has 1 Formula 1 race start.
Which Formula 1 team has William Simpson Aston driven for the most?
William Simpson Aston made the most starts for Aston Butterworth (3 starts).
When did William Simpson Aston race in Formula 1?
William Simpson Aston raced in Formula 1 in 1952.