James Clark, Jr. 2★ 25W 32P
- Together
- 7
- Race H2H
- 2–5
- Quali H2H
- 0–6
SEI
Wolfgang Seidel
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germany · Born 1926-07-04 · Dresden · Died 1987-03-01
- Starts
- 10
- Wins
- 0
- Podiums
- 0
- Poles
- 0
- Fastest Laps
- 0
- Points
- 0
- Championships
- 0
- Best Result
- 9
Biography
| Place of Birth | Dresden |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
| Date of Death | 1987-03-01 |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 13 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 10 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 0 |
| Points | 0 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | — |
| Best Grid Position | 13 |
| Best Race Result | 9 |
| Race Laps Completed | 210 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 21 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 18.2 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | 2.8 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 22.17 |
| Average Race Position | 20 |
| DNFs | 8 (61.5%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 3 (23.1%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Halfshaft | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Accident | 1 |
| Money dispute | 1 |
| Practice only | 1 |
| Handling | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Brakes | 1 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- James Clark, Jr.
- Robert McGregor Innes Ireland No titles 1W 4P
- Together
- 6
- Race H2H
- 1–5
- Quali H2H
- 0–5
- Stirling Craufurd Moss No titles 16W 24P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 1–4
- Quali H2H
- 0–4
Masten Gregory No titles 3P- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 1–3
- Quali H2H
- 0–4
- Ian John Burgess No titles
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 1–3
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Anthony Ernest Marsh No titles
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 1–3
- Quali H2H
- 1–3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Lotus | — | 28 | — | — | — |
| 1962 | Great Britain | Lotus | 21 | 20 | 10 | — | Brakes |
| 1962 |  Netherlands | Emeryson | 20 | 14 | 52 | — | +28 laps |
| 1961 |  Italy | Lotus | 28 | 27 | 1 | — | Engine |
| 1961 | Germany | Lotus | 23 | 23 | 3 | — | Handling |
| 1961 | Great Britain | Lotus | 22 | 17 | 58 | — | +17 laps |
| 1961 |  France | Lotus | — | 27 | — | — | Practice only |
| 1961 |  Belgium | Lotus | — | 23 | — | — | Money dispute |
| 1960 | Italy | Cooper | 13 | 9 | 44 | — | +6 laps |
| 1958 |  Morocco | Maserati | 20 | 23 | 15 | — | Accident |
| 1958 | Germany | Cooper | 17 | 15 | 9 | — | Suspension |
| 1958 | Belgium | Maserati | 17 | 17 | 4 | — | Halfshaft |
| 1953 | Germany | Veritas | 29 | 17 | 14 | — | +4 laps |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Germany | Lotus | 28 | — | — | — |
| 1962 | Great Britain | Lotus | 21 | — | — | — |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Emeryson | 20 | — | — | — |
| 1961 | Italy | Lotus | 28 | — | — | — |
| 1961 | Germany | Lotus | 23 | — | — | — |
| 1961 | Great Britain | Lotus | 22 | — | — | — |
| 1961 | Belgium | Lotus | 23 | — | — | — |
| 1960 | Italy | Cooper | 13 | — | — | — |
| 1958 | Morocco | Maserati | 20 | — | — | — |
| 1958 | Germany | Cooper | 22 | — | — | — |
| 1958 | Belgium | Maserati | 17 | — | — | — |
| 1953 | Germany | Veritas | 29 | — | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
Constructor Breakdown
Circuit Breakdown
| Circuit | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monza | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aintree | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ain-Diab | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reims-Gueux | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zandvoort | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grand Prix Breakdown
| Grand Prix | Races | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Belgium | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Italy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Great Britain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morocco | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| France | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
No major achievements recorded for this driver.
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- James Clark, Jr. 2★ 25W 32P
- Together
- 7
- Race H2H
- 2–5
- Quali H2H
- 0–6
- Robert McGregor Innes Ireland No titles 1W 4P
- Together
- 6
- Race H2H
- 1–5
- Quali H2H
- 0–5
- Stirling Craufurd Moss No titles 16W 24P
- Together
- 5
- Race H2H
- 1–4
- Quali H2H
- 0–4
- Masten Gregory No titles 3P
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 1–3
- Quali H2H
- 0–4
- Ian John Burgess No titles
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 1–3
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Anthony Ernest Marsh No titles
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 1–3
- Quali H2H
- 1–3
- Henry Charles Taylor No titles
- Together
- 4
- Race H2H
- 2–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
- Maurice Bienvenu Jean Paul Trintignant No titles 2W 9P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 0–3
- Quali H2H
- 0–3
- Luciano Bianchi No titles 1P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
- Joseph Frederick Harold Gerald Ashmore No titles
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 2–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Hans Herrmann No titles 1P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
Sir John Arthur Brabham 3★ 14W 31P- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
- Willem Edouard Numa Ghislain Mairesse No titles 1P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–1
Michael May No titles- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–0
Anthony Francis O'Connell Maggs No titles 3P- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
- Reginald Harold Haslam Parnell No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
- Trevor Taylor No titles 1P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 0–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
- Jay Clifford Chamberlain No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 1–1
Anthony Lionel Shelly No titles- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 0–2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Clark, Jr. | 7 | -17 | 0–6 | -13.286 | 2–5 | Compare |
| Robert McGregor Innes Ireland | 6 | -12.8 | 0–5 | -6.5 | 1–5 | Compare |
| Stirling Craufurd Moss | 5 | -17.25 | 0–4 | -11.8 | 1–4 | Compare |
| Masten Gregory | 4 | -8.25 | 0–4 | -9 | 1–3 | Compare |
| Ian John Burgess | 4 | -1.333 | 2–1 | -5.75 | 1–3 | Compare |
| Anthony Ernest Marsh | 4 | -1.25 | 1–3 | -2.5 | 1–3 | Compare |
| Henry Charles Taylor | 4 | -5 | 0–2 | -4.75 | 2–2 | Compare |
| Maurice Bienvenu Jean Paul Trintignant | 3 | -11 | 0–3 | -9.667 | 0–3 | Compare |
| Luciano Bianchi | 3 | +3.5 | 1–1 | -3.667 | 1–2 | Compare |
| Joseph Frederick Harold Gerald Ashmore | 3 | +1 | 2–1 | +2.667 | 2–1 | Compare |
| Hans Herrmann | 2 | -8.5 | 0–2 | -10.5 | 0–2 | Compare |
| Sir John Arthur Brabham | 2 | -12 | 0–2 | -3.5 | 1–1 | Compare |
| Willem Edouard Numa Ghislain Mairesse | 2 | -4 | 0–1 | -6 | 0–2 | Compare |
| Michael May | 2 | +4 | 1–0 | -6 | 1–1 | Compare |
| Anthony Francis O'Connell Maggs | 2 | +0.5 | 1–1 | -8 | 0–2 | Compare |
| Reginald Harold Haslam Parnell | 2 | +3 | 1–1 | -4.5 | 1–1 | Compare |
| Trevor Taylor | 2 | -6.5 | 0–2 | -7 | 0–2 | Compare |
| Jay Clifford Chamberlain | 2 | 0 | 1–1 | -2 | 1–1 | Compare |
| Anthony Lionel Shelly | 2 | -2 | 0–2 | 0 | 1–1 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 Grands Prix has Wolfgang Seidel started?
Wolfgang Seidel has 10 Formula 1 race starts.
Which Formula 1 team has Wolfgang Seidel driven for the most?
Wolfgang Seidel made the most starts for Lotus (7 starts).
What is Wolfgang Seidel’s best Formula 1 race result?
Wolfgang Seidel’s best race finish is 9th.
Who was Wolfgang Seidel’s most frequent Formula 1 teammate?
James Clark, Jr. was Wolfgang Seidel’s most frequent teammate, with 7 races as teammates.
When did Wolfgang Seidel race in Formula 1?
Wolfgang Seidel raced in Formula 1 in 1953, 1958, 1960–1962.