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# Mika Salo F1 Profile & Career Stats

![Mika Salo F1 Profile \& Career Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Mika-Salo-485x660.jpg)

Former Formula 1 Driver

## ![Finland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/fi.svg?v=2) Mika Salo

F1 career: 1994 - 2002

[2nd Best Finish View Best Finish tab](#races) [4th Best Quali View Best Quali tab](#seasons) [2 Podiums View Podiums tab](#podiums) [16 Points Finishes View Points Finishes tab](#races)

## Driver Profile

| Country | ![Finland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fi.svg?v=2) [Finland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/finnish-f1-drivers-statistics-overview/) |
| --- | --- |
| Height | 1.75 meter / 5 feet 9 inch1.75 m / 5'9" |
| Place of Birth | Helsinki |
| Date of Birth | [Nov 30th](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-this-day/30-november/ "What else happened in F1 on this date") 1966: 59 years old |
| Season Entries | 8 (1994–2000, 2002) |
| Car Number | 24 |
| Best Qualifying | 4th - [1999 German F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1999-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/) |
| Best Result | 2nd - [1999 German F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1999-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/) |

[Compare with another driver ](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/f1-driver-comparison/?driver_a=SALM)

## Full Career Statistics

| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| --- | --- |
| Grand Prix Entries | 111 |
| Grand Prix Starts | [110](#races) |
| Total Points | [33.00](#seasons) |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.30 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 14.6 |
| GP Podiums | [2 (1,8%)](#podiums) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | [16 (14,4%)](#races) |
| Avg. GP Position | 8.7 |
| GP DNFs | [43 (38,7%)](#races) |
| Total GP Laps | 5.442 |

## F1 Career Team History

[Team Lotus 1994](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/team-lotus/) [Tyrrell 1995-1997](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/tyrrell-f1-information-statistics/) [Arrows 1998](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/arrows-information-statistics/) [BAR 1999](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/bar-f1-information-statistics/) [Ferrari 1999](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) [Sauber 2000](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/sauber/) [Toyota 2002](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/toyota-f1-information-statistics/)

## Key Career Landmarks

FirstLast

Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2)1994 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1994 JPN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1994-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) 27 years, 341 days27y, 341d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2)2002 Japanese F1 Grand Prix2002 JPN F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2002-formula-1-grand-prix-of-japan/) 35 years, 317 days35y, 317d

Podium [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2)1999 German F1 Grand Prix1999 GER F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1999-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/) 32 years, 244 days32y, 244d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)1999 Italian F1 Grand Prix1999 ITA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1999-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/) 32 years, 286 days32y, 286d

Points finish [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)1995 Italian F1 Grand Prix1995 ITA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1995-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/) 28 years, 284 days28y, 284d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/br.svg?v=2)2002 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2002 BRA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2002-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/) 35 years, 121 days35y, 121d

## F1 Career Finishing Positions

2nd 1

3rd 1

4th 1

5th 6

6th 6

7th 9

8th 8

9th 7

10th 8

11th 3

12th 4

13th 4

14th 3

15th 2

DNF 43

DSQ 3

WD 1

DNS 1

**DNF** Did Not Finish · **DSQ** Disqualified · **WD** Withdrawn · **DNS** Did Not Start

## Performance Breakdown

[1.8% 2 / 110 Podium Rate Podium Rate: 1.8% (2 of 110 starts)](#podiums) [14.5% 16 / 110 Points Finish Rate Points Finish Rate: 14.5% (16 of 110 starts)](#races) [57.3% 63 / 110 Finish Rate Finish Rate: 57.3% (63 of 110 starts)](#races)

Stats current as of: 10 Jun 2026

Bio

## Mika Salo Biography

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[![Mika Salo 2020 Beyond the Grid Podcast](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/MC-270x185.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/MC.jpg)

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](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Mika-Salo-Sauber-C19-330x220.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Mika-Salo-Sauber-C19.jpg)

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 Championship Results

[  
17th  
2002](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2002-f1-championship-standings/) [  
11th  
2000](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2000-f1-championship-standings/) [  
10th  
1999](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1999-f1-championship-standings/) [  
13th  
1998](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1998-f1-championship-standings/) [  
17th  
1997](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1997-f1-championship-standings/) [  
13th  
1996](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1996-f1-championship-standings/) [  
15th  
1995](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1995-f1-championship-standings/) [  
32nd  
1994](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1994-f1-championship-standings/)

 

### Mika Salo F1 Seasons Summary

| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [2002](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2002-f1-championship-standings/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Toyota](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/toyota-f1-information-statistics/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Toyota](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/toyota-engine-f1-stats/) | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 924 | 0 | 0.12 | 2 |
| [2000](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2000-f1-championship-standings/) | ![Switzerland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ch.svg?v=2) [Sauber](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/sauber/) | ![Italy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [Petronas](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/petronas-engine-f1-stats/) | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 872 | 0 | 0.35 | 6 |
| [1999](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1999-f1-championship-standings/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [BAR](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/bar-f1-information-statistics/)<br>![Italy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/ferrari-f1-information-statistics/) | ![France](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/fr.svg?v=2) [Supertec](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/supertec-engine-f1-stats/)<br>![Italy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2) [Ferrari](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ferrari-engine-f1-stats/) | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 490 | 0 | 1.11 | 10 |
| [1998](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1998-f1-championship-standings/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Arrows](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/arrows-information-statistics/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Arrows](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/arrows-engine-f1-stats/) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 506 | 0 | 0.20 | 3 |
| [1997](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1997-f1-championship-standings/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Tyrrell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/tyrrell-f1-information-statistics/) | ![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/) | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 903 | 0 | 0.12 | 2 |
| [1996](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1996-f1-championship-standings/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Tyrrell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/tyrrell-f1-information-statistics/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Yamaha](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/yamaha-engine-f1-stats/) | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 693 | 0 | 0.31 | 5 |
| [1995](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1995-f1-championship-standings/) | ![United Kingdom](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [Tyrrell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/tyrrell-f1-information-statistics/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Yamaha](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/yamaha-engine-f1-stats/) | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 956 | 0 | 0.29 | 5 |
| [1994](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1994-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/) | ![Japan](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/jp.svg?v=2) [Mugen-Honda](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/mugen-honda-engine-f1-stats/) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |

Races

Podiums

Teammates

News

## Latest Mika Salo News

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- [![Salo: Raikkonen's son joins Red Bull at a calmer time](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SI202609090432-UHD-190x308.jpg)10 Sep<h3>Salo: Raikkonen's son joins Red Bull at a calmer time</h3>1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/salo-raikkonens-son-joins-red-bull-at-a-calmer-time/)
- [![Salo dismisses Bangkok attack fears after deep cut probe](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SI201904280674_news-scaled-190x308.jpg)27 May<h3>Salo dismisses Bangkok attack fears after deep cut probe</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/salo-dismisses-bangkok-attack-fears-after-deep-cut-probe/)
- [![Prost injured in Swiss home raid as Salo recovers in Bangkok](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/b5db-1fa3-6a62-4e84a3e4c1aa_dff2a6f7e225126fec6a7252ae68f5b2b520ba64-190x308.jpg)23 May<h3>Prost injured in Swiss home raid as Salo recovers in</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/prost-injured-in-swiss-home-raid-as-salo-recovers-in-bangkok/)
- [![Wolff and Salo lead F1's Miami tributes to Zanardi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1993-Monaco-Zanardi-01-190x308.jpg)3 May<h3>Wolff and Salo lead F1's Miami tributes to Zanardi</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/wolff-and-salo-lead-f1s-miami-tributes-to-zanardi/)
- [![Salo Hails Antonelli And Highlights Mercedes' 'Absolutely Dominant' Form](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/m583178-Groot-190x308.jpg)1 Apr<h3>Salo Hails Antonelli And Highlights Mercedes' 'Absolutely Dominant' Form</h3>1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/salo-hails-antonelli-and-highlights-mercedes-absolutely-dominant-form/)
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- [![Racing Legacy: Could Hakkinen’s Daughter Be The Next F1 Star?](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/13-190x308.jpg)18 Nov 2025<h3>Racing Legacy: Could Hakkinen’s Daughter Be The Next F1 Star?</h3>6](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/racing-legacy-could-hakkinens-daughter-be-the-next-f1-star/)
- [![Cadillac’s New Era: Bottas Backed by Former Driver Salo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/What-It-Means-For-Cadillac-When-General-Motors-Joins-Formula-1-In-2026-190x308.webp)27 Aug 2025<h3>Cadillac’s New Era: Bottas Backed by Former Driver Salo</h3>1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/cadillacs-new-era-bottas-backed-by-former-driver-salo/)
- [<h3>Here's Why Salo Warns Cadillac Against Signing 'Inconsistent' Perez</h3>6](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/heres-why-salo-warns-cadillac-against-signing-inconsistent-perez/)
- [![Former Ferrari Driver Expects Piastri's Return After 'Off' Monaco Weekend](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/42-sunday-budapest-2024-Large-190x308.jpg)27 May 2025<h3>Former Ferrari Driver Expects Piastri's Return After 'Off' Monaco Weekend</h3>](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/former-ferrari-driver-expects-piastris-return-after-off-monaco-weekend/)
- [![Sainz Takes Charge: What His GPDA Directorship Means Amidst Controversy](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/WilliamsF1_149983_HiRes-Custom-190x308.jpg)24 Feb 2025<h3>Sainz Takes Charge: What His GPDA Directorship Means Amidst Controversy</h3>1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/sainz-takes-charge-what-his-gpda-directorship-means-amidst-controversy/)
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## Mika Salo — Frequently Asked Questions

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<summary>When did Mika Salo start racing in Formula 1?</summary>



Mika Salo started racing in Formula 1 in 1994.

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<summary>Is Mika Salo still racing in Formula 1?</summary>



No, Mika Salo last competed in Formula 1 in 2002.

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<summary>How many F1 podiums does Mika Salo have?</summary>



Mika Salo has finished on the podium 2 times in Formula 1.

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<summary>What nationality is Mika Salo?</summary>



Mika Salo is Finnish.

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<summary>Which teams has Mika Salo driven for in Formula 1?</summary>



Mika Salo has driven for Team Lotus, Tyrrell, Arrows, BAR, Ferrari, Sauber and Toyota in Formula 1.

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<summary>How many F1 races has Mika Salo entered?</summary>



Mika Salo has competed in 111 Formula 1 Grands Prix.

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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 |  | ![Kimi Antonelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Kimi-Antonelli-2026.png) | [Kimi Antonelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/kimi-antonelli/)Mercedes · #12 | 302 |
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