Jo Siffert F1 stats & info
Name | Jo Siffert |
Country | Switzerland |
Place of Birth | Fribourg |
Date of Birth | Jul 7th 1936 |
Date of Death | Oct 24th 1971 - 35 years old |
Season Entries | 10 |
Car Number | 21 |
First Race | 1962 Belgian F1 GP |
Last Race | 1971 USA F1 GP |
First Pole | 1968 Mexican F1 GP |
Last Pole | 1971 Austrian F1 GP |
First Win | 1968 British F1 GP |
Last Win | 1971 Austrian F1 GP |
First Win from Pole | 1971 Austrian F1 GP |
Last Win from Pole | 1971 Austrian F1 GP |
First Hat-trick | 1971 Austrian F1 GP |
Last Hat-trick | 1971 Austrian F1 GP |
F1 Teams History | Team Lotus (1962-1964, 1968-1969) Brabham (1964-1966) Cooper-Maserati (1966-1968) March (1970) BRM (1971) |
Jo Siffert F1 Stats | |
Grand Prix Entries | 100 |
Grand Prix Starts | 97 |
Total Points | 68.00 |
Avg. Points per GP | 0.68 |
Grand Prix Wins | 2 (2,0%) |
Wins from pole | 1 (1,0%) |
Pole Positions | 2 (2,0%) |
Front Row Starts | 3 (3,0%) |
Avg. GP Grid | 10.6 |
GP Podiums | 6 (6,0%) |
GP Fastest Laps | 4 (4,0%) |
GP Points Finish | 20 (20,0%) |
Avg. GP Position | 7.3 |
Hat-tricks | 1 (1,0%) |
GP Retirements | 56 (56,0%) |
GP DNF's | 42 (42,0%) |
Total GP Laps | 4.505 |
Biography
Jo Siffert Biography
Jo Siffert was a Swiss racing driver who is fondly remembered for his brilliant performances in Formula One in the 1960s and 1970s. He was born on July 7, 1936, in Fribourg, Switzerland, and grew up with a passion for motorsports. Siffert began his racing career in 1952, and by 1960, he had made his debut in Formula One.
Siffert's F1 career started slowly as he struggled to make an impact with his first team, Swiss Racing Team. However, in 1962, he moved to Rob Walker Racing, where he secured his first F1 win at the 1963 British Grand Prix. Siffert continued to excel in F1, winning two more races in 1968 and finishing on the podium multiple times.
His greatest success in F1 came in the 1971 season when he joined BRM. He won the Austrian Grand Prix that year, and his consistent performances earned him a second-place finish in the championship, behind Jackie Stewart.
Siffert was a fearless driver who was known for his spectacular driving style. He was not afraid to take risks and was always pushing the limits. His performance in the 1970 Le Mans 24 Hours race, where he battled with Steve McQueen's Porsche, is still talked about today.
Siffert's life came to a tragic end on October 24, 1971, during a non-championship race in Brands Hatch, England. He was involved in a fatal crash, and despite the best efforts of the medical team, he could not be saved. Siffert was only 35 years old at the time of his death.
Jo Siffert was a true racing legend, and his contribution to the sport is still celebrated today. He was known for his talent, his bravery, and his sportsmanship. Siffert was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2007, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations of motorsports fans for years to come.
Seasons
Jo Siffert Final Championship Results
1962 | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 |
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32nd | 16th | 10th | 12th | 15th | 11th | 8th | 9th | 37th | 5th |
Jo Siffert F1 Seasons Summary
Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
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1971 | BRM | BRM | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 516 | 1 | 1.73 | 19 |
1970 | March | Ford | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 479 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
1969 | Team Lotus | Ford | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 518 | 0 | 1.36 | 15 |
1968 |
Cooper-Maserati Team Lotus |
Maserati Ford | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 632 | 3 | 1.00 | 12 |
1967 | Cooper-Maserati | Maserati | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 496 | 0 | 0.60 | 6 |
1966 |
Brabham Cooper-Maserati |
BRM Maserati | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 378 | 0 | 0.38 | 3 |
1965 | Brabham | BRM | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 600 | 0 | 0.50 | 5 |
1964 |
Brabham Brabham Team Lotus |
Climax BRM BRM | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 457 | 0 | 0.70 | 7 |
1963 | Team Lotus | BRM | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 379 | 0 | 0.11 | 1 |
1962 |
Team Lotus Team Lotus |
BRM Climax | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Races
Jo Siffert F1 GP Race Classifications
1st | 2 Times |
2nd | 2 Times |
3rd | 2 Times |
4th | 7 Times |
5th | 1 Time |
6th | 5 Times |
7th | 7 Times |
8th | 6 Times |
9th | 9 Times |
10th | 3 Times |
11th | 4 Times |
12th | 2 Times |
13th | 2 Times |
DNF | 42 Times |
DSQ | 1 Time |
NC | 1 Time |
WD | 1 Time |
DNQ | 3 Times |
Jo Siffert F1 GP Race Results
Wins
Jo Siffert F1 Wins
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
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2 | 1971 | 1971 Austrian F1 GP | 14 | BRM | BRM | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
1 | 1968 | 1968 British F1 GP | 22 | Team Lotus | Ford | 4 | 1 | 9 |
Podiums
Jo Siffert F1 Podium Finishes
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
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6 | 1971 | 1971 USA F1 GP | 14 | BRM | BRM | 6 | 2 | 6 | |
5 | 1971 | 1971 Austrian F1 GP | 14 | BRM | BRM | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
4 | 1969 | 1969 Dutch F1 GP | 10 | Team Lotus | Ford | 10 | 2 | 6 | |
3 | 1969 | 1969 Monaco F1 GP | 9 | Team Lotus | Ford | 5 | 3 | 4 | |
2 | 1968 | 1968 British F1 GP | 22 | Team Lotus | Ford | 4 | 1 | 9 | |
1 | 1964 | 1964 USA F1 GP | 22 | Brabham | BRM | 12 | 3 | 4 |
Poles
Jo Siffert F1 Pole Positions
Year | Race | No | Team | Engine | Grid | Pos | Retired | Pts | |
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2 | 1971 | 1971 Austrian F1 GP | 14 | BRM | BRM | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
1 | 1968 | 1968 Mexican F1 GP | 16 | Team Lotus | Ford | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Comparison
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