Mario Gabriele Andretti 1★ 12W 19P
- Together
- 29
- Race H2H
- 12–17
- Quali H2H
- 4–25
NIL
Gunnar Axel Arvid Nilsson
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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)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
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
Robert 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)
Grid = Grid positionPos = Finish positionPts = Points scored
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 |  Japan | Lotus | 14 | 13 | 63 | — | Gearbox |
| 1977 |  Canada | Lotus | 4 | 22 | 17 | — | Accident |
| 1977 | United States | Lotus | 12 | 21 | 17 | — | Accident |
| 1977 |  Italy | Lotus | 19 | 23 | 4 | — | Suspension |
| 1977 |  Netherlands | Lotus | 5 | 15 | 34 | — | Accident |
| 1977 |  Austria | Lotus | 16 | 21 | 38 | — | Engine |
| 1977 |  Germany | Lotus | 9 | 14 | 31 | — | Engine |
| 1977 | Great Britain | Lotus | 5 | 3 | 68 | 4 | +19.570 |
| 1977 |  France | Lotus | 3 | 4 | 80 | 3 | +1:11.080 |
| 1977 | Sweden | Lotus | 7 | 19 | 64 | — | Wheel bearing |
| 1977 |  Belgium | Lotus | 3 | 1 | 70 | 9 | — |
| 1977 |  Monaco | Lotus | 13 | 13 | 51 | — | Gearbox |
| 1977 |  Spain | Lotus | 12 | 5 | 75 | 2 | +1:05.830 |
| 1977 | United States West | Lotus | 16 | 8 | 79 | — | +1 lap |
| 1977 |  South Africa | Lotus | 10 | 12 | 77 | — | +1 lap |
| 1977 |  Brazil | Lotus | 10 | 5 | 39 | 2 | +1 lap |
| 1977 |  Argentina | Lotus | 10 | 21 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | Japan | Lotus | 16 | 6 | 72 | 1 | +1 lap |
| 1976 | United States | Lotus | 20 | 23 | 13 | — | Engine |
| 1976 | Canada | Lotus | — | 12 | 79 | — | +1 lap |
| 1976 | Italy | Lotus | 12 | 13 | 51 | — | +1 lap |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Lotus | 13 | 23 | 10 | — | Accident |
| 1976 | Austria | Lotus | 4 | 3 | 54 | 4 | +11.980 |
| 1976 | Germany | Lotus | 16 | 5 | 14 | 2 | +1:57.300 |
| 1976 | Great Britain | Lotus | 14 | 10 | 67 | — | Engine |
| 1976 | France | Lotus | 12 | 26 | 8 | — | Gearbox |
| 1976 | Sweden | Lotus | 6 | 24 | 2 | — | Accident |
| 1976 | Monaco | Lotus | 16 | 15 | 39 | — | Engine |
| 1976 | Belgium | Lotus | 22 | 25 | 7 | — | Accident |
| 1976 | Spain | Lotus | 7 | 3 | 75 | 4 | +48.020 |
| 1976 | United States West | Lotus | 20 | 18 | 0 | — | Suspension |
| 1976 | South Africa | Lotus | 25 | 22 | 18 | — | Clutch |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
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)
Avg Quali Gap = Average qualifying position gap (positive = driver ahead)Quali H2H = Qualifying head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)Avg Race Gap = Average race position gap (positive = driver ahead)Race H2H = Race head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)
| 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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Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 race wins does Gunnar Axel Arvid Nilsson have?
Gunnar Axel Arvid Nilsson has 1 Formula 1 race win from 31 Grand Prix starts.
Has Gunnar Axel Arvid Nilsson won a Formula 1 World Championship?
No. Gunnar Axel Arvid Nilsson has 1 race win but has not won the World Drivers’ Championship.
Which Formula 1 team has Gunnar Axel Arvid Nilsson driven for the most?
Gunnar Axel Arvid Nilsson made the most starts for Lotus (32 starts, 1 win).
Who was Gunnar Axel Arvid Nilsson’s most frequent Formula 1 teammate?
Mario Gabriele Andretti was Gunnar Axel Arvid Nilsson’s most frequent teammate, with 29 races as teammates.
When did Gunnar Axel Arvid Nilsson race in Formula 1?
Gunnar Axel Arvid Nilsson raced in Formula 1 from 1976–1977.