- Together
- 29
- Race H2H
- 12–17
- Quali H2H
- 4–25
Gunnar Axel Arvid Nilsson
Compare sweden · Born 1948-11-20 · Helsingborg · Died 1978-10-20
- Starts
- 31
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 4
- Poles
- 0
- Fastest Laps
- 1
- Points
- 31
- Championships
- 0
- Best Result
- 1
Biography
| Place of Birth | Helsingborg |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
| Date of Death | 1978-10-20 |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 32 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 31 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Podiums | 4 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 1 |
| Points | 31 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | 8 |
| Best Grid Position | 3 |
| Best Race Result | 1 |
| Race Laps Completed | 1316 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 11.97 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 14.06 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | -2.1 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 12.06 |
| Average Race Position | 14 |
| DNFs | 17 (53.1%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 1 (3.1%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Accident | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Gearbox | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Clutch | 1 |
| Wheel bearing | 1 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
Mario Gabriele Andretti
1★ 12W 19PRobert Neville Anthony Evans
No titles- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
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)
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Lotus | 14 | 13 | 63 | — | Gearbox | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 4 | 22 | 17 | — | Accident | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 12 | 21 | 17 | — | Accident | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 19 | 23 | 4 | — | Suspension | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 5 | 15 | 34 | — | Accident | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 16 | 21 | 38 | — | Engine | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 9 | 14 | 31 | — | Engine | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 5 | 3 | 68 | 4 | +19.570 | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 3 | 4 | 80 | 3 | +1:11.080 | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 7 | 19 | 64 | — | Wheel bearing | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 3 | 1 | 70 | 9 | — | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 13 | 13 | 51 | — | Gearbox | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 12 | 5 | 75 | 2 | +1:05.830 | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 16 | 8 | 79 | — | +1 lap | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 10 | 12 | 77 | — | +1 lap | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 10 | 5 | 39 | 2 | +1 lap | |
| 1977 | Lotus | 10 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| 1976 | Lotus | 16 | 6 | 72 | 1 | +1 lap | |
| 1976 | Lotus | 20 | 23 | 13 | — | Engine | |
| 1976 | Lotus | — | 12 | 79 | — | +1 lap | |
| 1976 | Lotus | 12 | 13 | 51 | — | +1 lap | |
| 1976 | Lotus | 13 | 23 | 10 | — | Accident | |
| 1976 | Lotus | 4 | 3 | 54 | 4 | +11.980 | |
| 1976 | Lotus | 16 | 5 | 14 | 2 | +1:57.300 | |
| 1976 | Lotus | 14 | 10 | 67 | — | Engine | |
| 1976 | Lotus | 12 | 26 | 8 | — | Gearbox | |
| 1976 | Lotus | 6 | 24 | 2 | — | Accident | |
| 1976 | Lotus | 16 | 15 | 39 | — | Engine | |
| 1976 | Lotus | 22 | 25 | 7 | — | Accident | |
| 1976 | Lotus | 7 | 3 | 75 | 4 | +48.020 | |
| 1976 | Lotus | 20 | 18 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 1976 | Lotus | 25 | 22 | 18 | — | Clutch |
Qualifying History
Column abbreviations (4)
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Pos | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Japan | Lotus | 14 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | Canada | Lotus | 4 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | United States | Lotus | 12 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | Italy | Lotus | 19 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Lotus | 5 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | Austria | Lotus | 16 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | Germany | Lotus | 9 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | Great Britain | Lotus | 5 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | France | Lotus | 3 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | Sweden | Lotus | 7 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | Belgium | Lotus | 3 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | Monaco | Lotus | 13 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | Spain | Lotus | 12 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | United States West | Lotus | 16 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | South Africa | Lotus | 10 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | Brazil | Lotus | 10 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | Argentina | Lotus | 10 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | Japan | Lotus | 16 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | United States | Lotus | 20 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | Canada | Lotus | 15 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | Italy | Lotus | 12 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Lotus | 13 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | Austria | Lotus | 4 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | Germany | Lotus | 16 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | Great Britain | Lotus | 14 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | France | Lotus | 12 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | Sweden | Lotus | 6 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | Monaco | Lotus | 16 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | Belgium | Lotus | 22 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | Spain | Lotus | 7 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | United States West | Lotus | 20 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | South Africa | Lotus | 25 | — | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Constructor Breakdown
| Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus | 32 | 1 | 0 | 31 |
Circuit Breakdown
| Circuit | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyalami | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long Beach | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarama | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zolder | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Monaco | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anderstorp Raceway | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red Bull Ring | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zandvoort | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monza | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mosport | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Watkins Glen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuji | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Ricard | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brands Hatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nürburgring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| José Carlos Pace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dijon-Prenois | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Silverstone | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hockenheimring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grand Prix Breakdown
| Grand Prix | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United States West | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spain | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Belgium | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Monaco | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweden | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| France | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Great Britain | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Germany | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austria | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Italy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Canada | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| United States | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Japan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Argentina | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brazil | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins (1)
Fastest Laps (1)
| Year | Grand Prix | Lap | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Belgium | 53 | 1:27.540 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
Mario Gabriele Andretti
1★ 12W 19P- Together
- 29
- Race H2H
- 12–17
- Quali H2H
- 4–25
Robert Neville Anthony Evans
No titles- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
Teammate Head-to-Head
Avg quali gap = (teammate quali pos − driver quali pos), positive = driver qualified ahead. Avg race gap = (teammate race pos − driver race pos), positive = driver finished ahead.
Column abbreviations (4)
| Teammate | Races Together | Avg Quali Gap | Quali H2H | Avg Race Gap | Race H2H | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Gabriele Andretti | 29 | -6.034 | 4–25 | -2.172 | 12–17 | Compare |
| Robert Neville Anthony Evans | 2 | +1 | 1–1 | -3 | 1–1 | Compare |
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