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description: "Gunnar Nilsson's F1 record: 1 win, a best grid spot of 3rd, 4 podiums in 31 starts (1976–1977). Full season-by-season stats, race results and team history."
title: "Gunnar Nilsson: F1 Career Stats, Wins & Results"
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# Gunnar Nilsson F1 Profile & Career Stats

![Gunnar Nilsson F1 Profile \& Career Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1977-Spanje-Nilsson-Lotus-01-990x644.jpg)

Former Formula 1 Driver

## ![Sweden](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/se.svg?v=2) Gunnar Nilsson †

F1 career: 1976 - 1977

[1 Win View Win tab](#wins) [3rd Best Quali View Best Quali tab](#seasons) [4 Podiums View Podiums tab](#podiums) [1 Fastest Lap View Fastest Lap tab](#seasons)

## Driver Profile

| Country | ![Sweden](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/se.svg?v=2) [Sweden](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/swedish-f1-drivers-statistics-overview/) |
| --- | --- |
| Place of Birth | Helsingborg |
| Date of Birth | [Nov 20th](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/20-november/ "What else happened in F1 on this date") 1948 |
| Date of Death | [Oct 20th](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/20-october/ "What else happened in F1 on this date") 1978: 29 years old |
| Season Entries | 2 (1976–1977) |
| Car Number | 6 |
| Best Qualifying | 3rd - (2 times) |

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## Full Career Statistics

| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| --- | --- |
| Grand Prix Entries | 32 |
| Grand Prix Starts | [31](#races) |
| Total Points | [31.00](#seasons) |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.97 |
| Grand Prix Wins | [1 (3,1%)](#wins) |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 11.3 |
| GP Podiums | [4 (12,5%)](#podiums) |
| GP Fastest Laps | [1 (3,1%)](#seasons) |
| GP Points Finish | [9 (28,1%)](#races) |
| Avg. GP Position | 7.1 |
| GP DNFs | [18 (56,3%)](#races) |
| Total GP Laps | 1.316 |

## F1 Career Team History

[Team Lotus 1976-1977](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/team-lotus/)

## Key Career Landmarks

FirstLast

Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/za.svg?v=2)1976 South African F1 Grand Prix1976 RSA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1976-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/) 27 years, 107 days27y, 107d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2)1977 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1977 JPN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1977-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) 28 years, 337 days28y, 337d

Win [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)1977 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1977 BEL F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1977-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/) 28 years, 197 days28y, 197donce so far

Podium [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/es.svg?v=2)1976 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1976 ESP F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1976-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/) 27 years, 164 days27y, 164d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)1977 British F1 Grand Prix1977 GBR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1977-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) 28 years, 238 days28y, 238d

Fastest lap [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)1977 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1977 BEL F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1977-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/) 28 years, 197 days28y, 197donce so far

Points finish [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/es.svg?v=2)1976 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1976 ESP F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1976-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/) 27 years, 164 days27y, 164d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)1977 British F1 Grand Prix1977 GBR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1977-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) 28 years, 238 days28y, 238d

## F1 Career Finishing Positions

1st 1

3rd 3

4th 1

5th 3

6th 1

8th 1

12th 2

13th 1

DNF 18

DNS 1

**DNF** Did Not Finish · **DNS** Did Not Start

## Performance Breakdown

[3.2% 1 / 31 Win Rate Win Rate: 3.2% (1 of 31 starts)](#wins) [12.9% 4 / 31 Podium Rate Podium Rate: 12.9% (4 of 31 starts)](#podiums) [3.2% 1 / 31 Fastest Lap Rate Fastest Lap Rate: 3.2% (1 of 31 starts)](#seasons) [29.0% 9 / 31 Points Finish Rate Points Finish Rate: 29.0% (9 of 31 starts)](#races) [38.7% 12 / 31 Finish Rate Finish Rate: 38.7% (12 of 31 starts)](#races)

Stats current as of: 28 Jun 2026

Seasons

## Gunnar Nilsson Championship Results

[  
8th  
1977](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1977-f1-championship-standings/) [  
10th  
1976](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1976-f1-championship-standings/)

## Gunnar Nilsson F1 Seasons Summary

| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [1977](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1977-f1-championship-standings/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Team Lotus](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/team-lotus/) | ![United States](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [Ford](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ford-engine-f1-stats/) | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 807 | 1 | 1.25 | 20 |
| [1976](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1976-f1-championship-standings/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Team Lotus](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/team-lotus/) | ![United States](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/us.svg?v=2) [Ford](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ford-engine-f1-stats/) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 509 | 0 | 0.73 | 11 |

Races

Wins

Podiums

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## Gunnar Nilsson — Frequently Asked Questions

<details>

<summary>When did Gunnar Nilsson start racing in Formula 1?</summary>



Gunnar Nilsson started racing in Formula 1 in 1976.

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<details>

<summary>Is Gunnar Nilsson still racing in Formula 1?</summary>



Gunnar Nilsson passed away in 1978. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1977.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How many Formula 1 races has Gunnar Nilsson won?</summary>



Gunnar Nilsson has won 1 Formula 1 race.

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<summary>How many F1 podiums does Gunnar Nilsson have?</summary>



Gunnar Nilsson has finished on the podium 4 times in Formula 1.

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<summary>When did Gunnar Nilsson win their first F1 race?</summary>



Gunnar Nilsson won their first Formula 1 race at the 1977 Belgian F1 GP.

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<details>

<summary>What nationality is Gunnar Nilsson?</summary>



Gunnar Nilsson is Swedish.

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<summary>How many F1 races has Gunnar Nilsson entered?</summary>



Gunnar Nilsson has competed in 32 Formula 1 Grands Prix.

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