Paul Frank Russo No titles 1P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–1
THO
John Ashley Thomson
Compare united-states-of-america · Born 1922-04-09 · Lowell · Died 1960-09-24
- Starts
- 8
- Wins
- 0
- Podiums
- 1
- Poles
- 1
- Fastest Laps
- 1
- Points
- 10
- Championships
- 0
- Best Result
- 3
Biography
| Place of Birth | Lowell |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
| Date of Death | 1960-09-24 |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 8 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 8 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 1 |
| Pole Positions | 1 |
| Fastest Laps | 1 |
| Points | 10 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | 12 |
| Best Grid Position | 1 |
| Best Race Result | 3 |
| Race Laps Completed | 1044 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 17.38 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 20.88 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | -3.5 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 17.38 |
| Average Race Position | 21.89 |
| DNFs | 0 (0%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 0 (0%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Ignition | 1 |
| Retirement | 1 |
| Spun off | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Paul Frank Russo
- Eddie Johnson No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 0–3
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Andrew Logan Linden No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–0
- John Woodrow Parsons No titles 1W 1P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
- James Ernest Bryan No titles 1W 3P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Duane Claude Carter No titles 1P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Indianapolis | Lesovsky | 17 | 5 | 200 | 2 | +3:11.350 |
| 1959 | Indianapolis | Lesovsky | 1 | 3 | 200 | 5 | +50.640 |
| 1958 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 22 | 23 | 52 | — | Steering |
| 1957 | Indianapolis | Kuzma | 11 | 12 | 199 | — | +1 lap |
| 1956 | Indianapolis | Kuzma | 18 | 33 | 22 | — | Spun off |
| 1955 | Indianapolis | Kuzma | 33 | 5 | 200 | 3 | +3:38.910 |
| 1954 | Indianapolis | Nichels | 4 | 40 | 165 | — | Retirement |
| 1953 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | — | 30 | — | — | — |
| 1953 | Indianapolis | Del Roy | 33 | 46 | 6 | — | Ignition |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Indianapolis | Lesovsky | 17 | — | — | — |
| 1959 | Indianapolis | Lesovsky | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1958 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 22 | — | — | — |
| 1957 | Indianapolis | Kuzma | 11 | — | — | — |
| 1956 | Indianapolis | Kuzma | 18 | — | — | — |
| 1955 | Indianapolis | Kuzma | 33 | — | — | — |
| 1954 | Indianapolis | Nichels | 4 | — | — | — |
| 1953 | Indianapolis | Del Roy | 33 | — | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
Constructor Breakdown
| Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuzma | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kurtis Kraft | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lesovsky | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Del Roy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nichels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pole Positions (1)
| Year | Grand Prix |
|---|---|
| 1959 | Indianapolis |
Fastest Laps (1)
| Year | Grand Prix | Lap | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Indianapolis | 64 | 1:01.890 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Paul Frank Russo No titles 1P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–1
- Eddie Johnson No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 0–3
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Andrew Logan Linden No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–0
- John Woodrow Parsons No titles 1W 1P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
- James Ernest Bryan No titles 1W 3P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Duane Claude Carter No titles 1P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–1
- Royal Richard Rathmann No titles 1W 4P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–0
- Rodger Morris Ward No titles 1W 2P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–1
- Leslie Eugene Hartley No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
- William Joseph Garrett No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
- Len Sutton No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Frank Russo | 3 | -8 | 0–1 | -6.667 | 1–2 | Compare |
| Eddie Johnson | 3 | +9 | 2–0 | -17.333 | 0–3 | Compare |
| Andrew Logan Linden | 3 | — | 0–0 | +0.667 | 2–1 | Compare |
| John Woodrow Parsons | 3 | -14 | 0–2 | -10 | 1–2 | Compare |
| James Ernest Bryan | 3 | -5.667 | 2–1 | -0.667 | 1–2 | Compare |
| Duane Claude Carter | 2 | -15 | 0–1 | -9 | 1–1 | Compare |
| Royal Richard Rathmann | 2 | — | 0–0 | -14.5 | 0–2 | Compare |
| Rodger Morris Ward | 2 | -3 | 0–1 | +9 | 1–1 | Compare |
| Leslie Eugene Hartley | 2 | +4 | 1–0 | -5 | 1–1 | Compare |
| William Joseph Garrett | 2 | +2 | 1–1 | -9.5 | 0–2 | Compare |
| Len Sutton | 2 | +13 | 2–0 | +19 | 2–0 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 Grands Prix has John Ashley Thomson started?
John Ashley Thomson has 8 Formula 1 race starts and 1 podium.
Which Formula 1 team has John Ashley Thomson driven for the most?
John Ashley Thomson made the most starts for Kuzma (3 starts).
How many Formula 1 pole positions does John Ashley Thomson have?
John Ashley Thomson has 1 Formula 1 pole position.
What is John Ashley Thomson’s best Formula 1 race result?
John Ashley Thomson’s best race finish is 3rd.
Who was John Ashley Thomson’s most frequent Formula 1 teammate?
Paul Frank Russo was John Ashley Thomson’s most frequent teammate, with 3 races as teammates.
When did John Ashley Thomson race in Formula 1?
John Ashley Thomson raced in Formula 1 from 1953–1960.