Chris Amon F1 stats & info
Name | Chris Amon |
Country | New Zealand |
Height | 1.73 meter / 5 feet 8 inch |
Place of Birth | Bulls |
Date of Birth | Jul 20th 1943 |
Date of Death | Aug 3rd 2016 - 73 years old |
Season Entries | 14 |
Car Number | 21 |
First Race | 1963 Belgian F1 GP |
Last Race | 1976 German F1 GP |
First Pole | 1968 Spanish F1 GP |
Last Pole | 1972 French F1 GP |
Best Result | 2nd - (3 times) |
F1 Teams History | Lola (1963) Team Lotus (1963-1965) Cooper-Maserati (1966) Brabham (1966) Ferrari (1967-1969) March (1970) Matra (1971-1972) Tecno (1973) Tyrrell (1973) Amon (1974) BRM (1974) Ensign (1975-1976) Wolf-Williams (1976) |
Chris Amon F1 Stats | |
Grand Prix Entries | 106 |
Grand Prix Starts | 97 |
Total Points | 83.00 |
Avg. Points per GP | 0.78 |
Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
Pole Positions | 5 (4,7%) |
Front Row Starts | 15 (14,2%) |
Avg. GP Grid | 8.5 |
GP Podiums | 11 (10,4%) |
GP Fastest Laps | 3 (2,8%) |
GP Points Finish | 29 (27,4%) |
Avg. GP Position | 6.9 |
GP Retirements | 57 (53,8%) |
GP DNF's | 44 (41,5%) |
Total GP Laps | 4.565 |
Biography
Chris Amon Biography
Chris Amon was born on July 20, 1943, in Bulls, New Zealand. He grew up in a racing family, with his father competing in hill climbs and his uncle racing motorcycles. As a young boy, Amon developed a passion for speed, and it wasn't long before he began to make a name for himself as a talented driver.
In 1963, Amon made his Formula One debut with the Parnell Racing Team driving a Lola Mk4. He quickly established himself as a talented driver, and it wasn't long before he was being courted by some of the biggest names in the sport.
Over the course of his F1 career, Amon competed for a variety of teams, including Cooper, Brabham, and Ferrari. He was known for his smooth driving style and his ability to get the most out of his car. He was also known for his bad luck, as he often found himself in promising positions only to be let down by mechanical failures.
Despite never winning a race, Amon was widely respected by his fellow drivers and is still considered to be one of the greatest drivers of his generation. He finished on the podium a total of 11 times, and he was a regular feature in the top 10 throughout his career.
After retiring from F1 in 1976, Amon remained involved in the sport as a consultant and driver coach. He also established his own racing team, Chris Amon Racing, which competed in various events around the world.
Sadly, Amon passed away in 2016 at the age of 73. However, his legacy lives on in the many drivers he influenced and inspired, as well as in the countless fans who continue to admire his skill and passion for the sport.
Seasons
Chris Amon Final Championship Results
1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 |
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59th | 17th | 22nd | 23rd | 4th | 10th | 12th | 7th | 10th | 10th |
1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | ||||||
19th | 40th | 35th | 18th |
Chris Amon F1 Seasons Summary
Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1976 | Ensign | Ford | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 399 | 0 | 0.25 | 2 |
1975 | Ensign | Ford | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
1974 |
Amon BRM |
Ford BRM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
1973 |
Tecno Tyrrell |
Tecno Ford | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 194 | 0 | 0.17 | 1 |
1972 | Matra | Matra | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 657 | 2 | 1.09 | 12 |
1971 | Matra | Matra | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 469 | 0 | 0.90 | 9 |
1970 | March | Ford | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 652 | 1 | 1.77 | 23 |
1969 | Ferrari | Ferrari | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 271 | 0 | 0.67 | 4 |
1968 | Ferrari | Ferrari | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 529 | 0 | 0.91 | 10 |
1967 | Ferrari | Ferrari | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 666 | 0 | 2.00 | 20 |
1966 | Cooper-Maserati | Maserati | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
1965 | Team Lotus | BRM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
1964 |
Team Lotus Team Lotus |
Climax BRM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 256 | 0 | 0.25 | 2 |
1963 |
Lola Team Lotus |
Climax BRM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Cars
Chris Amon F1 Cars
Races
Chris Amon F1 GP Race Classifications
2nd | 3 Times |
3rd | 8 Times |
4th | 4 Times |
5th | 7 Times |
6th | 7 Times |
7th | 4 Times |
8th | 3 Times |
9th | 2 Times |
10th | 4 Times |
11th | 1 Time |
12th | 3 Times |
13th | 1 Time |
14th | 1 Time |
15th | 3 Times |
DNF | 44 Times |
NC | 1 Time |
WD | 1 Time |
DNQ | 4 Times |
DNS | 5 Times |
Chris Amon F1 GP Race Results
Podiums
Chris Amon F1 Podium Finishes
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
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11 | 1972 | 1972 French F1 GP | 9 | Matra | Matra | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
10 | 1971 | 1971 Spanish F1 GP | 20 | Matra | Matra | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
9 | 1970 | 1970 Canadian F1 GP | 20 | March | Ford | 6 | 3 | 4 | |
8 | 1970 | 1970 French F1 GP | 14 | March | Ford | 3 | 2 | 6 | |
7 | 1970 | 1970 Belgian F1 GP | 10 | March | Ford | 3 | 2 | 6 | |
6 | 1969 | 1969 Dutch F1 GP | 8 | Ferrari | Ferrari | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
5 | 1968 | 1968 British F1 GP | 5 | Ferrari | Ferrari | 3 | 2 | 6 | |
4 | 1967 | 1967 German F1 GP | 8 | Ferrari | Ferrari | 8 | 3 | 4 | |
3 | 1967 | 1967 British F1 GP | 8 | Ferrari | Ferrari | 6 | 3 | 4 | |
2 | 1967 | 1967 Belgian F1 GP | 1 | Ferrari | Ferrari | 5 | 3 | 4 | |
1 | 1967 | 1967 Monaco F1 GP | 20 | Ferrari | Ferrari | 14 | 3 | 4 |
Poles
Chris Amon F1 Pole Positions
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
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5 | 1972 | 1972 French F1 GP | 9 | Matra | Matra | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
4 | 1971 | 1971 Italian F1 GP | 12 | Matra | Matra | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
3 | 1968 | 1968 Dutch F1 GP | 9 | Ferrari | Ferrari | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
2 | 1968 | 1968 Belgian F1 GP | 22 | Ferrari | Ferrari | 1 | DNF | Radiator | 0 |
1 | 1968 | 1968 Spanish F1 GP | 19 | Ferrari | Ferrari | 1 | DNF | Fuel Pump | 0 |
Comparison
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