Eric Thompson F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Eric Thompson †

F1 career: 1952

5th
Best Finish
9th
Best Quali
1
Points Finish
2
Career Points

Driver Profile

CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Place of BirthDitton Hill, Surbiton, Surrey
Date of BirthNov 4th 1919
Date of DeathAug 22nd 2015: 95 years old
Season Entries1 (Rookie)
Car Number5
Best Qualifying9th - 1952 British F1 GP
Best Result5th - 1952 British F1 GP
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries1
Grand Prix Starts1
Total Points2.00
Avg. Points per GP2.00
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid9.0
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish1 (100,0%)
Avg. GP Position5.0
GP DNFs0
Total GP Laps82

F1 Career Team History

Connaught 1952

Key Career Landmarks

Race1952 British F1 Grand Prix1952 GBR F1 GP 32 years, 258 days32y, 258donce so far
Points finish1952 British F1 Grand Prix1952 GBR F1 GP 32 years, 258 days32y, 258donce so far

F1 Career Finishing Positions

5th 1

Performance Breakdown

Points Finish Rate
Top 5 Finish Rate
Finish Rate
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Seasons

Eric Thompson Championship Results


20th
1952

 

Eric Thompson F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1952 United Kingdom Connaught United Kingdom Lea-Francis1000008202.002
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Teammates

Eric Thompson — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Eric Thompson start racing in Formula 1?
Eric Thompson started racing in Formula 1 in 1952.
Is Eric Thompson still racing in Formula 1?
Eric Thompson passed away in 2015. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1952.
What nationality is Eric Thompson?
Eric Thompson is British.
How many F1 races has Eric Thompson entered?
Eric Thompson has competed in 1 Formula 1 Grand Prix.