--- description: "The Lotus 18/21 is Team Lotus’ Formula 1 car of 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1965: 23 GP starts, 1 win, 1 podium, 0 poles, 2 constructors’ titles. Specs, drivers, power unit and race-by-race results." title: "Lotus 18/21: 1961–1965 Team Lotus F1 Car – 2 Titles, 1 Win, Specs & Stats" image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/default-image.jpg --- [Skip to main content](#content) ![Change language](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo-mob.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) ![Circuit of The Americas circuit ahead of the 2026 2026 United States F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-cota-header-990x122.jpg) [![Try F1 on Apple TV for 7 days](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/F1-Launch_Refresh2_Static_Affiliate_728x90_US-EN.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) - 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[1962](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1962-f1-championship-standings/), [1963](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1963-f1-championship-standings/), [1965](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1965-f1-championship-standings/) | | Constructors' | P21961 **8** pts P101962 **0** pts P21962 **0** pts P11963 **0** pts P11965 **0** pts | | Races | 17 (23 starts) | | Designer | [Colin Chapman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/colin-chapman/) Chief designer | [Compare with another car](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/f1-cars-comparison-tool/?car_a=565) ## Drivers of the Lotus 18/21 26 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [StirlingMoss](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/stirling-moss/) P3 **1** win · **42** pts 15 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [InnesIreland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/innes-ireland/) P6 **12** pts 14 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) ![Jim Clark](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/jim-clark.jpg) [JimClark](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-clark/) P7 **11** pts 21 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2) [OlivierGendebien](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/olivier-gendebien-information-statistics/) P14 **3** pts 16 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [CliffAllison](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/cliff-allison-information-statistics/) P21 **0** pts 16 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ca.svg?v=2) [PeterRyan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/peter-ryan-information-statistics/) P24 **0** pts 22 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [MastenGregory](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/masten-gregory-information-statistics/) P181962 **1** pts 20 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [HenryTaylor](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/henry-taylor-information-statistics/) P26 **0** pts 16 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [TimParnell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tim-parnell-information-statistics/) P271961 **0** pts 33 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/za.svg?v=2) [TonyMaggs](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-maggs-information-statistics/) P29 **0** pts 70 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ch.svg?v=2) [MichaelMay](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michael-may-information-statistics/) P30 **0** pts 18 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [IanBurgess](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ian-burgess-information-statistics/) P31 **0** pts 16 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [TrevorTaylor](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/trevor-taylor-information-statistics/) P33 **0** pts 37 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [TonyMarsh](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-marsh-information-statistics/) P35 **0** pts 18 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [GerryAshmore](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gerry-ashmore-information-statistics/) P361961 **0** pts 56 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2) [WolfgangSeidel](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/wolfgang-seidel-information-statistics/) P37 **0** pts -1 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ar.svg?v=2) [Juan-ManuelBordeu](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/juan-manuel-information-statistics/) **0** pts 10 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2) [WillyMairesse](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/willy-mairesse-information-statistics/) **0** pts 17 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [JimHall](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-hall-information-statistics/) **0** pts 23 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [KenMiles](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ken-miles-information-statistics/) **0** pts 26 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [LloydRuby](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lloyd-ruby-information-statistics/) **0** pts 32 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2) [LucienBianchi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lucien-bianchi-information-statistics/) P241962 **0** pts 64 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [ErnestoPrinoth](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ernesto-prinoth-information-statistics/) **0** pts 42 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [NinoVaccarella](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nino-vaccarella-information-statistics/) P23 **0** pts 29 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/nz.svg?v=2) [TonyShelly](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-shelly-information-statistics/) **0** pts 46 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2) [AndréPilette](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/andre-pilette-information-statistics/) **0** pts 24 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/zw.svg?v=2) [ClivePuzey](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/clive-puzey-information-statistics/) **0** pts ## Full Car Statistics | Constructors' Titles | 2 | | --- | --- | | Grands Prix | 17 | | Race Starts | 23 | | Wins | 1 (4.3%) | | Best Grid | 3rd | | Podiums | 1 (4.3%) | | Points Finishes | 1 | | Points | 8 | | Retirements | 11 (47.8%) | | Disqualifications | 1 | | Drivers | 27 | ## Engine & Tyres | Engine | [Climax FWMV](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/climax-engine-f1-stats/)
1.5 V8 · 213 hp | | --- | --- | | Also powered | [BRM P48/57](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/brm-p48-57/), [Cooper T55](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/cooper-t55/), [Gilby](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/gilby/), [Brabham BT3](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/brabham-bt3/), [Cooper T60](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/cooper-t60/), [Lola 4](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lola-4/), [Lotus 18](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-18/), [Lotus 25](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-25/), [Brabham BT7](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/brabham-bt7/), [Cooper T66](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/cooper-t66/), [Lola 4A](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lola-4a/), [Brabham BT11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/brabham-bt11/), [Cooper T77](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/cooper-t77/), [Lotus 20](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-20/) | | Tyres | Dunlop | ## Key Car Landmarks FirstLast Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)1961 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1961 BEL F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1961-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/) [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/za.svg?v=2)1965 South African F1 Grand Prix1965 RSA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1965-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/) Win [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2)1961 German F1 Grand Prix1961 GER F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1961-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/) Mossonly once Podium [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2)1961 German F1 Grand Prix1961 GER F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1961-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/) Mossonly once Points [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2)1961 German F1 Grand Prix1961 GER F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1961-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/) Mossonly once ## Finishing Positions 1st 1 8th 1 9th 2 10th 1 11th 2 16th 1 DNS 3 DNF 11 DSQ 1 WD 3 DNQ 6 DNPQ 1 **DNS** Did Not Start · **DNF** Did Not Finish · **DSQ** Disqualified · **WD** Withdrawn · **DNQ** Did Not Qualify · **DNPQ** Did Not Pre-Qualify ## Performance Breakdown 4.3% 1 / 23 Win Rate 4.3% 1 / 23 Podium Rate 4.3% 1 / 23 Points Finish Rate 8.7% 2 / 23 Finish Rate ## 1961 Race by Race · Ferguson 1 Grand Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1961-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/ "1961 British F1 GP") [Stirling Moss](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/stirling-moss/) DSQ 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1961 Race by Race · Team Lotus 6 Grands Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1961-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/ "1961 Belgian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1961-formula-1-grand-prix-of-france/ "1961 French F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1961-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/ "1961 British F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1961-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/ "1961 German F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1961-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/ "1961 Italian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1961-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states/ "1961 USA F1 GP") [Stirling Moss](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/stirling-moss/) 8DNFDNF1–DNF [Innes Ireland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/innes-ireland/) ––––DNF– ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/jim-clark.jpg) [Jim Clark](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-clark/) –––––– [Olivier Gendebien](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/olivier-gendebien-information-statistics/) –––––11 [Cliff Allison](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/cliff-allison-information-statistics/) DNS––––– [Peter Ryan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/peter-ryan-information-statistics/) –––––9 [Masten Gregory](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/masten-gregory-information-statistics/) ––––DNFDNF [Henry Taylor](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/henry-taylor-information-statistics/) DNS10DNF–11– [Tim Parnell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tim-parnell-information-statistics/) –––––– [Tony Maggs](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-maggs-information-statistics/) –––––– [Michael May](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/michael-may-information-statistics/) ––––WD– [Ian Burgess](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ian-burgess-information-statistics/) –––––– [Trevor Taylor](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/trevor-taylor-information-statistics/) –––––– [Tony Marsh](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-marsh-information-statistics/) –––––– [Gerry Ashmore](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gerry-ashmore-information-statistics/) –––––– [Wolfgang Seidel](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/wolfgang-seidel-information-statistics/) –––––– [Juan-Manuel Bordeu](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/juan-manuel-information-statistics/) –DNS–––– [Willy Mairesse](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/willy-mairesse-information-statistics/) –––––– [Jim Hall](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jim-hall-information-statistics/) –––––– [Ken Miles](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ken-miles-information-statistics/) –––––WD [Lloyd Ruby](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lloyd-ruby-information-statistics/) –––––– [Lucien Bianchi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lucien-bianchi-information-statistics/) –DNFDNF––– [Ernesto Prinoth](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ernesto-prinoth-information-statistics/) ––––WD– 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1962 Race by Race · ENB 1 Grand Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1962-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/ "1962 German F1 GP") [Lucien Bianchi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lucien-bianchi-information-statistics/) 16 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1962 Race by Race · Team Lotus 6 Grands Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/nl.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1962-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/ "1962 Dutch F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mc.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1962-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/ "1962 Monaco F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1962-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/ "1962 Belgian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1962-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/ "1962 British F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1962-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/ "1962 German F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1962-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/ "1962 Italian F1 GP") [Masten Gregory](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/masten-gregory-information-statistics/) DNF––––– [Nino Vaccarella](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nino-vaccarella-information-statistics/) –DNQ–––– [Lucien Bianchi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/lucien-bianchi-information-statistics/) ––9––– [Tony Shelly](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-shelly-information-statistics/) –––DNFDNQ– [Gerry Ashmore](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gerry-ashmore-information-statistics/) –––––DNQ 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1963 Race by Race 2 Grands Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1963-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/ "1963 German F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1963-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/ "1963 Italian F1 GP") [Tim Parnell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tim-parnell-information-statistics/) DNQ– [André Pilette](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/andre-pilette-information-statistics/) DNQDNQ 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified ## 1965 Race by Race 1 Grand Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/za.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1965-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/ "1965 South African F1 GP") [Clive Puzey](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/clive-puzey-information-statistics/) DNPQ 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified Stats current as of: 16 Oct 2026 The Lotus 18/21 was Team Lotus's F1 car for 1961 to 1962. Last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 08:09 ## Lotus 18/21: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Lotus 18/21? Ferguson, Team Lotus and ENB raced the Lotus 18/21 in the 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1965 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Lotus 18/21? Stirling Moss, Innes Ireland, Jim Clark, Olivier Gendebien, Cliff Allison, Peter Ryan, Masten Gregory, Henry Taylor, Tim Parnell, Tony Maggs, Michael May, Ian Burgess, Trevor Taylor, Tony Marsh, Gerry Ashmore, Wolfgang Seidel, Juan-Manuel Bordeu, Willy Mairesse, Jim Hall, Ken Miles, Lloyd Ruby, Lucien Bianchi, Ernesto Prinoth, Nino Vaccarella, Tony Shelly, André Pilette and Clive Puzey drove the Lotus 18/21 in 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1965.
How many races did the Lotus 18/21 win? The Lotus 18/21 won 1 of the 17 Grands Prix it entered in 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1965, with 1 podium finish.
Which engine powered the Lotus 18/21? The Lotus 18/21 used the Climax FWMV, a 1.5 V8 engine.
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