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united-kingdom flag united-kingdom · Born 1947-08-29 · Belmont · Died 1993-06-15

Champion 1×: 1976

Starts
92
Wins
10
Podiums
23
Poles
14
Fastest Laps
8
Points
179
Championships
1
Best Result
1

Biography

Place of BirthBelmont
GenderMALE
Date of Death1993-06-15

Career Statistics

Race Entries93
Race Starts92
Wins10
Podiums23
Pole Positions14
Fastest Laps8
Points179
Championships1
Best Championship Position1
Best Grid Position1
Best Race Result1
Race Laps Completed3927
Driver of the Day0
Grand Slams0
Average Grid (classified)7.04
Average Finish (classified)11.6
Average Δ (Grid → Finish)-4.55
Average Qualifying Position7.28
Average Race Position11.74
DNFs47 (50.5%)
DSQs0 (0%)
DNSs1 (1.1%)

Season-by-Season

Column abbreviations (2)

Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
Year Pos Constructor Starts Wins Podiums Poles FL Points
1979Wolf700000
197813McLaren1601008
19775McLaren17356340
19761McLaren16688269
19754Hesketh14140133
19748March15030015
19738March7020214

DNF Breakdown

Reason Count
Accident11
Engine7
Transmission4
Spun off4
Collision3
Suspension2
Gearbox2
Brakes2
Injection1
Accident in practice1
Overheating1
Halfshaft1
Fuel system1
Wheel1
Throttle1
Received outside assistance1
Fuel pump1
Handling1
Illegal pit stop1
Distributor1
Electrical1
Steering1

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