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Bruce Leslie McLaren

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new-zealand flag new-zealand · Born 1937-08-30 · Auckland · Died 1970-06-02

Starts
100
Wins
4
Podiums
27
Poles
0
Fastest Laps
3
Points
188.5
Championships
0
Best Result
1

Biography

Place of BirthAuckland
GenderMALE
Date of Death1970-06-02

Career Statistics

Race Entries104
Race Starts100
Wins4
Podiums27
Pole Positions0
Fastest Laps3
Points188.5
Championships0
Best Championship Position2
Best Grid Position2
Best Race Result1
Race Laps Completed5079
Driver of the Day0
Grand Slams0
Average Grid (classified)8.41
Average Finish (classified)8.72
Average Δ (Grid → Finish)-0.3
Average Qualifying Position8.63
Average Race Position8.88
DNFs41 (39.4%)
DSQs0 (0%)
DNSs4 (3.8%)

Season-by-Season

Column abbreviations (2)

Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
Year Pos Constructor Starts Wins Podiums Poles FL Points
197014McLaren301006
19693McLaren9030026
19685McLaren11130022
196714Eagle900003
196616McLaren400003
19659Cooper10010010
19647Cooper10020013
19636Cooper10030017
19623Cooper9150132
19618Cooper8010011

Showing first 10 seasons. View all in the Seasons tab.

DNF Breakdown

Reason Count
Engine9
Gearbox5
Accident4
Oil leak4
Transmission3
Ignition3
Wheel bearing3
Engine valve3
Suspension3
Oil pressure2
Fuel pump1
Differential1
Water leak1
Fuel injection1

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