Shadow DN1: 1973–1974 F1 Car Specs & Stats

1973–1974 Formula 1 car

Shadow DN1

8th in 1974 standings | Shadow car

3rd
Best Finish
10th
Best Quali
2
Podiums
9
Points

Car Profile

Team Shadow
Seasons1973, 1974
Constructors'P81973 9 pts P81974 0 pts
Races15 (40 starts)
DesignerTony Southgate Technical director
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Drivers of the Shadow DN1

16 GeorgeFollmer P13 1 podium · 5 pts
17 JackieOliver P14 1 podium · 4 pts
12 Graham Hill GrahamHill P26 0 pts
31 BrianRedman 0 pts
17 Jean-PierreJarier P14 6 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix15
Race Starts40
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid10th
Podiums2 (5.0%)
Best Finish3rd
Points Finishes3
Points9
Retirements20 (50.0%)
Disqualifications1
Drivers5

Engine & Tyres

EngineFord DFV
3.0 V8
Also poweredBrabham BT42, Ensign N173, Iso Marlboro FX3B, Lotus 72, March 731, McLaren M23, Surtees TS14A, Tyrrell 006, Amon AF1, Brabham BT44, Ensign N174, Hesketh 308, Iso Marlboro FW, Lola T370, Lotus 76, Lyncar 006, Maki F101, March 741, Parnelli VPJ4, Penske PC1, Shadow DN3, Surtees TS16, Token RJ02, Tyrrell 007
TyresGoodyear

Key Car Landmarks

Race1973 South African F1 Grand Prix1973 RSA F1 GP1974 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1974 BRA F1 GP
Podium1973 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1973 ESP F1 GP Follmer1973 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1973 CAN F1 GP Oliver
Points1973 South African F1 Grand Prix1973 RSA F1 GP Follmer1973 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1973 CAN F1 GP Oliver

Finishing Positions

3rd 2
6th 1
8th 1
9th 1
10th 4
11th 1
13th 2
14th 3
15th 1
16th 1
17th 1
DNF 20
NC 1
DSQ 1
DNF Did Not FinishNC Not ClassifiedDSQ Disqualified

Performance Breakdown

1973 Race by Race

13 Grands Prix
George Follmer
63DNF–14DNFDNF10DNFDNF101714
Jackie Oliver
DNFDNFDNF10DNFDNFDNFDNF8DNF11315
Graham Hill
–DNF9DNFDNF10DNFNC13DNF141613
Brian Redman
––––––––––––DSQ

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1974 Race by Race

2 Grands Prix
Jean-Pierre Jarier
DNFDNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:

The Shadow DN1 was Shadow's F1 car for 1973.

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Shadow DN1: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Shadow DN1?
Shadow raced the Shadow DN1 in the 1973 and 1974 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Shadow DN1?
George Follmer, Jackie Oliver, Graham Hill, Brian Redman and Jean-Pierre Jarier drove the Shadow DN1 in 1973 and 1974.
How many races did the Shadow DN1 win?
The Shadow DN1 did not win a Grand Prix; it took 2 podium finishes in 1973 and 1974, with a best result of 3rd.
Which engine powered the Shadow DN1?
The Shadow DN1 used the Ford DFV, a 3.0 V8 engine.