Mika Salo F1 stats & info

Mika Salo info & stats

NameMika Salo
CountryFinland Finland
Height1.75 meter / 5 feet 9 inch
Place of BirthHelsinki
Date of BirthNov 30th 1966 - 58 years old
Season Entries8
Car Number24
First Race1994 Japanese F1 GP
Last Race2002 Japanese F1 GP
Best Qualifying0th - 2000 Brazilian F1 GP
Best Result2nd - 1999 German F1 GP

F1 Teams HistoryTeam Lotus (1994)
Tyrrell (1995-1997)
Arrows (1998)
BAR (1999)
Ferrari (1999)
Sauber (2000)
Toyota (2002)

Mika Salo F1 Stats

Grand Prix Entries111
Grand Prix Starts110
Total Points33.00
Avg. Points per GP0.30
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid14.6
GP Podiums2 (1,8%)
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish16 (14,4%)
Avg. GP Position8.7
GP Retirements48 (43,2%)
GP DNF's42 (37,8%)
Total GP Laps5.442



Biography

 

Mika Salo Biography


Mika Salo 2020 Beyond the Grid Podcast

Alan McNish of Scotland and Toyota (right) and Mika Salo of Finland and Toyota pose with the new Toyota TF102 car during the Toyota Formula 1team launch.

Mika Salo was born on November 30, 1966, in Helsinki, Finland. Growing up, Salo was an avid go-kart racer and quickly developed a passion for motorsports. He soon graduated from go-karts to Formula Ford and made his way up the ranks to Formula Three and Formula 3000.

Salo made his Formula One debut in 1994 with the Lotus team, replacing Alessandro Zanardi. Despite not having a competitive car, Salo impressed with his speed and consistency. In 1995, he moved to the Tyrrell team and scored his first points in his debut race for the team in Brazil. He also scored points in Monaco and Germany, finishing the season with a total of five points.

In 1996, Salo was signed by the Arrows team, where he would spend two seasons. He had a difficult start to the season, but he improved as the year progressed, scoring points in three of the last four races. In 1997, Salo scored points in four races, including a podium finish at the Monaco Grand Prix, where he finished third behind Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello.

Salo's performances in 1997 caught the attention of Ferrari, and he was signed as a test driver for the 1998 season. He also made his race debut for the team at the German Grand Prix, replacing the injured Michael Schumacher. Salo finished second, scoring his first and only podium finish for Ferrari.

Mika Salo Sauber C19 - 2000 Austrian Grand Prix

Mika Salo Sauber C19 - 2000 Austrian Grand Prix

In 1999, Salo moved to the BAR team, where he partnered with Jacques Villeneuve. He scored points in four races, including a fifth-place finish at the European Grand Prix. However, he was replaced by Ricardo Zonta for the last two races of the season.

Salo's final season in Formula One was in 2002 with the Toyota team. He scored his final point in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Salo retired from Formula One at the end of the season, having scored 33 points and achieved two podium finishes in his career.

After retiring from Formula One, Salo became a driver coach and team manager. He also competed in sports car racing, winning the GT2 class at the 2008 Le Mans 24 Hours. Today, Salo remains involved in motorsports, serving as a commentator for Finnish television and as a driver steward for Formula One races.

Mika Salo's Formula One career may not have been as successful as some of his peers, but he was a reliable and consistent driver who always gave his best. He earned the respect of his colleagues and fans alike and will always be remembered as one of Finland's finest racing drivers.

Seasons

 

Mika Salo Final Championship Results

19941995199619971998199920002002
32nd15th13th16th13th10th11th18th

 

Mika Salo F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
2002 Japan Toyota Toyota170000092400.122
2000 Switzerland Sauber Petronas170000087200.356
1999 United Kingdom BAR
Italy Ferrari
Supertec
Ferrari
90112049001.1110
1998 United Kingdom Arrows Arrows150000050600.203
1997 United Kingdom Tyrrell Ford170000090300.122
1996 United Kingdom Tyrrell Yamaha160000069300.315
1995 United Kingdom Tyrrell Yamaha170000095600.295
1994 United Kingdom Team Lotus Mugen-Honda2000009800.000

Races

 

Mika Salo F1 GP Race Classifications

2nd1 Time
3rd1 Time
4th1 Time
5th7 Times
6th6 Times
7th9 Times
8th8 Times
9th7 Times
10th8 Times
11th3 Times
12th4 Times
13th4 Times
14th3 Times
15th2 Times
DNF42 Times
DSQ3 Times
WD1 Time
DNS1 Time

 

Mika Salo F1 GP Race Results

YearRaceNoTeamEngineGridPosRetiredPts
11120022002 Japanese F1 GP24ToyotaToyota1380
11020022002 USA F1 GP24ToyotaToyota19140
10920022002 Italian F1 GP24ToyotaToyota10110
10820022002 Belgian F1 GP24ToyotaToyota970
10720022002 Hungarian F1 GP24ToyotaToyota17150
10620022002 German F1 GP24ToyotaToyota1990
10520022002 French F1 GP24ToyotaToyota16DNFEngine0
10420022002 British F1 GP24ToyotaToyota8DNFDrivetrain0
10320022002 European F1 GP24ToyotaToyota10DNFGearbox0
10220022002 Canadian F1 GP24ToyotaToyota18DNFBrakes0
10120022002 Monaco F1 GP24ToyotaToyota9DNFBrakes0
10020022002 Austrian F1 GP24ToyotaToyota1080
9920022002 Spanish F1 GP24ToyotaToyota1790
9820022002 San Marino F1 GP24ToyotaToyota16DNFGearbox0
9720022002 Brazilian F1 GP24ToyotaToyota1061
9620022002 Malaysian F1 GP24ToyotaToyota10120
9520022002 Australian F1 GP24ToyotaToyota1461
9420002000 Malaysian F1 GP17SauberPetronas1780
9320002000 Japanese F1 GP17SauberPetronas19100
9220002000 USA F1 GP17SauberPetronas14DNFSpun off0
9120002000 Italian F1 GP17SauberPetronas1570
9020002000 Belgian F1 GP17SauberPetronas1890
8920002000 Hungarian F1 GP17SauberPetronas9100
8820002000 German F1 GP17SauberPetronas1552
8720002000 Austrian F1 GP17SauberPetronas961
8620002000 French F1 GP17SauberPetronas12100
8520002000 Canadian F1 GP17SauberPetronas15DNFElectrical0
8420002000 Monaco F1 GP17SauberPetronas1352
8320002000 European F1 GP17SauberPetronas19DNFHalfshaft0
8220002000 Spanish F1 GP17SauberPetronas1270
8120002000 British F1 GP17SauberPetronas1880
8020002000 San Marino F1 GP17SauberPetronas1261
7920002000 Brazilian F1 GP17SauberPetronas0WDSafety Concerns0
7820002000 Australian F1 GP17SauberPetronas10DSQDisqualified0
7719991999 European F1 GP3FerrariFerrari12DNFBrakes0
7619991999 Italian F1 GP3FerrariFerrari634
7519991999 Belgian F1 GP3FerrariFerrari970
7419991999 Hungarian F1 GP3FerrariFerrari18120
7319991999 German F1 GP3FerrariFerrari426
7219991999 Austrian F1 GP3FerrariFerrari790
7119991999 Spanish F1 GP23BARSupertec1680
7019991999 Monaco F1 GP23BARSupertec12DNFBrakes0
6919991999 San Marino F1 GP23BARSupertec1970
6819981998 Japanese F1 GP17ArrowsArrows15DNFHydraulics0
6719981998 Luxembourg F1 GP17ArrowsArrows16140
6619981998 Italian F1 GP17ArrowsArrows16DNFThrottle0
6519981998 Belgian F1 GP17ArrowsArrows18DNSStart crash0
6419981998 Hungarian F1 GP17ArrowsArrows13DNFGearbox0
6319981998 German F1 GP17ArrowsArrows17140
6219981998 Austrian F1 GP17ArrowsArrows6DNFCollision0
6119981998 British F1 GP17ArrowsArrows13DNFThrottle0
6019981998 French F1 GP17ArrowsArrows19130
5919981998 Canadian F1 GP17ArrowsArrows17DNFAccident0
5819981998 Monaco F1 GP17ArrowsArrows843
5719981998 Spanish F1 GP17ArrowsArrows17DNFEngine0
5619981998 San Marino F1 GP17ArrowsArrows1490
5519981998 Argentine F1 GP17ArrowsArrows17DNFGearbox0
5419981998 Brazilian F1 GP17ArrowsArrows20DNFEngine0
5319981998 Australian F1 GP17ArrowsArrows16DNFGearbox0
5219971997 European F1 GP19TyrrellFord21120
5119971997 Japanese F1 GP19TyrrellFord22DNFEngine0
5019971997 Luxembourg F1 GP19TyrrellFord20100
4919971997 Austrian F1 GP19TyrrellFord21DNFGearbox0
4819971997 Italian F1 GP19TyrrellFord19DNFEngine0
4719971997 Belgian F1 GP19TyrrellFord19110
4619971997 Hungarian F1 GP19TyrrellFord21130
4519971997 German F1 GP19TyrrellFord19DNFClutch0
4419971997 British F1 GP19TyrrellFord18DNFEngine0
4319971997 French F1 GP19TyrrellFord19DNFElectrical0
4219971997 Canadian F1 GP19TyrrellFord17DNFEngine0
4119971997 Spanish F1 GP19TyrrellFord14DNFPuncture0
4019971997 Monaco F1 GP19TyrrellFord1452
3919971997 San Marino F1 GP19TyrrellFord1990
3819971997 Argentine F1 GP19TyrrellFord1980
3719971997 Brazilian F1 GP19TyrrellFord22130
3619971997 Australian F1 GP19TyrrellFord18DNFEngine0
3519961996 Japanese F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha15DNFEngine0
3419961996 Portuguese F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha13110
3319961996 Italian F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha17DNFEngine0
3219961996 Belgian F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha1370
3119961996 Hungarian F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha16DNFCollision0
3019961996 German F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha1590
2919961996 British F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha1470
2819961996 French F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha13100
2719961996 Canadian F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha14DNFEngine0
2619961996 Spanish F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha12DSQDisqualified0
2519961996 Monaco F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha115Collision2
2419961996 San Marino F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha8DNFEngine0
2319961996 European F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha14DSQDisqualified0
2219961996 Argentine F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha16DNFThrottle0
2119961996 Brazilian F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha1152
2019961996 Australian F1 GP19TyrrellYamaha1061
1919951995 Australian F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha1452
1819951995 Japanese F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha1261
1719951995 Pacific F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha18120
1619951995 European F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha15100
1519951995 Portuguese F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha15130
1419951995 Italian F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha1652
1319951995 Belgian F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha1180
1219951995 Hungarian F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha16DNFThrottle0
1119951995 German F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha13DNFClutch0
1019951995 British F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha2380
919951995 French F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha14150
819951995 Canadian F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha1570
719951995 Monaco F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha17DNFGearbox0
619951995 Spanish F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha13100
519951995 San Marino F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha13DNFEngine0
419951995 Argentine F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha7DNFCollision0
319951995 Brazilian F1 GP4TyrrellYamaha1270
219941994 Australian F1 GP11Team LotusMugen-Honda22DNFElectrical0
119941994 Japanese F1 GP11Team LotusMugen-Honda25100

Podiums

 

Mika Salo F1 Podium Finishes

YearRaceNoTeamEngineGridPosRetiredPts
219991999 Italian F1 GP3FerrariFerrari634
119991999 German F1 GP3FerrariFerrari426

Comparison

 

Mika Salo Teammate Comparison

YearTeamTeam MateBest PosPointsWinsPolesPosQuali
1994Team LotusAlessandro Zanardi10130000002002
1995TyrrellGabriele Tarquini10140000001010
Ukyo Katayama57500000133124
1996TyrrellUkyo Katayama57500000124115
1997TyrrellJos Verstappen58200000125107
1998ArrowsPedro Diniz45330000106115
1999BARJacques Villeneuve7140000003003
FerrariEddie Irvine21102802001524
2000SauberPedro Diniz57600000134115
2002ToyotaAllan McNish67200000116152

News

 

Latest Mika Salo News



Salo says Alfa Romeo 'forced to use less fuel' in last year's season

Salo Suggests Bottas May Shift to Indycar for 2025 Racing

Sep.14 - Valtteri Bottas may need to keep his racing career alive by switching to Indycar for 2025. That is the view of fellow Finn and former F1 driver Mika Salo, who thinks the..

September 14, 2024

Salo says Alfa Romeo 'forced to use less fuel' in last year's season

Hamilton's Mercedes Departure: Fallout from Technical Spat Unveiled?

Feb.23 - Lewis Hamilton's decision to leave Mercedes might be traced back to technical disagreements last year. This week, former Ferrari driver Mika Salo said the seven time..

February 23, 2024

Salo says Alfa Romeo 'forced to use less fuel' in last year's season

Hamilton's Enigmatic Ferrari Move: Salo Hints at Hidden Motives

Feb.22 - Former Ferrari driver Mika Salo thinks there is more to the story when it comes to Lewis Hamilton's shock move from Mercedes to Maranello for 2025. Hamilton, 39,..

February 22, 2024

Salo says Alfa Romeo 'forced to use less fuel' in last year's season

Verstappen vs Senna: Is Max Reaching Legendary Status in F1?

Oct.9 - With the championship now all decided and a full five grands prix left to run in 2023, column inches will be full of the proposition: Is Max Verstappen the best Formula 1..

October 9, 2023

Salo says Alfa Romeo 'forced to use less fuel' in last year's season

Haas F1 team Boss and Mika Salo are done with Russians

Feb.20 - Mika Salo is no longer involved in Russian motorsport. The same is true for Gunther Steiner, the Haas team boss who ousted Russian Nikita Mazepin and his lucrative..

February 20, 2023

Salo says Alfa Romeo 'forced to use less fuel' in last year's season

Salo now says Mazepin is catching up with Schumacher

Sep.17 - Nikita Mazepin is catching up with his fellow Formula 1 rookie and Haas teammate Mick Schumacher. That is the view of former F1 driver and occasional FIA steward Mika..

September 17, 2021

Salo says Alfa Romeo 'forced to use less fuel' in last year's season

Mazepin 'less experienced' than other F1 rookies according Salo

Jul.1 - Nikita Mazepin could be struggling in 2021 due to a simple lack of experience. That is the view of former F1 driver and current FIA steward Mika Salo, commenting on the..

July 1, 2021

Salo says Alfa Romeo 'forced to use less fuel' in last year's season

Salo says Mazepin 'doesn't belong' in F1

Mar.29 - Nikita Mazepin "just doesn't belong" in Formula 1. That is the blunt assessment of a former F1 driver and regular FIA steward, after Russian rookie Mazepin's tumultuous..

March 29, 2021

Salo says Alfa Romeo 'forced to use less fuel' in last year's season

Salo says his secret Ferrari engine agreement comments were misunderstood

Feb.26 - Mika Salo has hit reverse gear after revealing details of Ferrari's secret engine legality agreement with the FIA. The former Ferrari driver and current FIA steward..

February 26, 2021

Salo says Alfa Romeo 'forced to use less fuel' in last year's season

Salo says Alfa Romeo 'forced to use less fuel' in last year's season

Feb.24 - A former Formula 1 driver turned steward may have let slip a secret about Ferrari's controversial and undisclosed FIA deal that followed the engine legality scandal of..

February 24, 2021

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