Wolfgang Seidel F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Wolfgang Seidel †
F1 career: 1953 - 1962
Driver Profile
| Country |  Germany |
| Place of Birth | Dresden |
| Date of Birth | Jul 4th 1926 |
| Date of Death | Mar 1st 1987: 60 years old |
| Season Entries | 5 (1953, 1958, 1960–1962) |
| Car Number | 34 |
| Best Qualifying | 13th - 1960 Italian F1 GP |
| Best Result | 9th - 1960 Italian F1 GP |
Full Career Statistics
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race1953 German F1 Grand Prix1953 GER F1 GP 27 years, 29 days27y, 29d
1962 British F1 Grand Prix1962 GBR F1 GP 36 years, 17 days36y, 17d
1953 German F1 Grand Prix1953 GER F1 GP 27 years, 29 days27y, 29d1962 British F1 Grand Prix1962 GBR F1 GP 36 years, 17 days36y, 17dF1 Career Finishing Positions
9th
1
16th
1
17th
1
DNF
6
NC
1
DNQ
1
DNS
2
DNF Did Not FinishNC Not ClassifiedDNQ Did Not QualifyDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
No performance data available.
Seasons
Wolfgang Seidel Championship Results
Wolfgang Seidel F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 |
Emeryson Team Lotus |
Climax BRM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1961 |
Team Lotus |
Climax | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1960 |
Cooper-Climax |
Climax | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1958 |
Cooper-Climax Maserati |
Climax Maserati | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1953 |
Veritas |
Veritas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Races
Teammates
Wolfgang Seidel — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Wolfgang Seidel start racing in Formula 1?
Wolfgang Seidel started racing in Formula 1 in 1953.
Is Wolfgang Seidel still racing in Formula 1?
Wolfgang Seidel passed away in 1987. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1962.
What nationality is Wolfgang Seidel?
Wolfgang Seidel is German.
Which teams has Wolfgang Seidel driven for in Formula 1?
Wolfgang Seidel has driven for Veritas, Maserati, Cooper-Climax, Emeryson and Team Lotus in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Wolfgang Seidel entered?
Wolfgang Seidel has competed in 13 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
