Walt Hansgen F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Walt Hansgen †

F1 career: 1961 - 1964

5th
Best Finish
14th
Best Quali
1
Points Finish
2
Career Points

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthWestfield, New Jersey
Date of BirthOct 28th 1919
Date of DeathApr 7th 1966: 46 years old
Season Entries3 (1961, 1963–1964)
Car Number17
Best Qualifying14th - 1961 USA F1 GP
Best Result5th - 1964 USA F1 GP
Compare with another driver

F1 Career Team History

Cooper-Climax 1961 Team Lotus 1963-1964

Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries4
Grand Prix Starts4
Total Points2.00
Avg. Points per GP0.50
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid7.8
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish1 (25,0%)
Avg. GP Position5.0
GP DNFs1 (25,0%)
Total GP Laps121

Key Career Landmarks

Race1961 USA F1 Grand Prix1961 USA F1 GP 41 years, 345 days41y, 345d1964 USA F1 Grand Prix1964 USA F1 GP 44 years, 342 days44y, 342d
Points finish1964 USA F1 Grand Prix1964 USA F1 GP 44 years, 342 days44y, 342donce so far

F1 Career Finishing Positions

5th 1
DNF 1
WD 2
DNF Did Not FinishWD Withdrawn

Performance Breakdown

Points Finish Rate
Top 5 Finish Rate
Finish Rate
Stats current as of:

Seasons

Walt Hansgen Championship Results


18th
1964
49th
1963
43rd
1961

 

Walt Hansgen F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1964 United Kingdom Team Lotus United Kingdom Climax10000010702.002
1963 United Kingdom Team Lotus United Kingdom Lotus200000000.000
1961 United Kingdom Cooper-Climax United Kingdom Climax1000001400.000
Races
Teammates

Walt Hansgen — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Walt Hansgen start racing in Formula 1?
Walt Hansgen started racing in Formula 1 in 1961.
Is Walt Hansgen still racing in Formula 1?
Walt Hansgen passed away in 1966. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1964.
What nationality is Walt Hansgen?
Walt Hansgen is American.
Which teams has Walt Hansgen driven for in Formula 1?
Walt Hansgen has driven for Cooper-Climax and Team Lotus in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Walt Hansgen entered?
Walt Hansgen has competed in 4 Formula 1 Grands Prix.