Vanwall: 1955–1960 F1 Car Specs & Stats

1955–1960 Formula 1 car

Vanwall

Vanwall car

1
Title
10
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
7
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
14
Podiums

Car Profile

Team Vanwall
Seasons1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960
Constructors'P11958 66 pts
Races26 (67 starts)
DesignersFrank Costin Head of aerodynamicsColin Chapman Designer
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Drivers of the Vanwall

18 Mike Hawthorn MikeHawthorn P121956 4 pts
42 HarrySchell P171956 3 pts
44 KenWharton P39 0 pts
16 PieroTaruffi 0 pts
18 José-FroilánGonzález 0 pts
20 MauriceTrintignant 0 pts
26 ColinChapman 0 pts
18 StirlingMoss P2 6 wins · 66 pts
22 TonyBrooks P21959 4 wins · 69 pts
20 StuartLewis-Evans P91958 2 podiums · 16 pts
20 RoySalvadori P19 2 pts

Full Car Statistics

Constructors' Title1
Grands Prix26
Race Starts67
Wins10 (14.9%)
Poles7
Podiums14 (20.9%)
Fastest Laps6
Points Finishes20
Points106
Retirements41 (61.2%)
Drivers11

Engine & Tyres

EngineVanwall 254
2.5 L4
TyresPirelli, Dunlop

Key Car Landmarks

Race1955 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1955 MON F1 GP1960 French F1 Grand Prix1960 FRA F1 GP
Pole1957 Italian F1 Grand Prix1957 ITA F1 GP Lewis-Evans1958 Italian F1 Grand Prix1958 ITA F1 GP Moss
Win1957 British F1 Grand Prix1957 GBR F1 GP Brooks1958 Moroccan F1 Grand Prix1958 MAR F1 GP Moss
Podium1957 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1957 MON F1 GP Brooks1958 Moroccan F1 Grand Prix1958 MAR F1 GP Moss
Points1956 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1956 BEL F1 GP Schell1958 Moroccan F1 Grand Prix1958 MAR F1 GP Moss
Fastest lap1957 British F1 Grand Prix1957 GBR F1 GP Moss1958 Moroccan F1 Grand Prix1958 MAR F1 GP Moss

Finishing Positions

1st 10
2nd 2
3rd 2
4th 2
5th 2
7th 3
9th 3
10th 2
DNF 41
DNS 1
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start

Performance Breakdown

1955 Race by Race

4 Grands Prix
Mike Hawthorn
DNFDNF––
Harry Schell
––9DNF
Ken Wharton
––9DNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1956 Race by Race

5 Grands Prix
Mike Hawthorn
––10––
Harry Schell
DNF410DNFDNF
Piero Taruffi
––––DNF
José-Froilán González
–––DNF–
Maurice Trintignant
DNFDNF–DNFDNF
Colin Chapman
––DNS––

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1957 Race by Race

6 Grands Prix
Stirling Moss
DNF–1511
Tony Brooks
2–19DNF7
Stuart Lewis-Evans
–DNF7DNF5DNF
Roy Salvadori
–DNF––––

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1958 Race by Race

9 Grands Prix
Stirling Moss
DNF1DNF2DNFDNF1DNF1
Tony Brooks
DNFDNF1DNF71DNF1DNF
Stuart Lewis-Evans
DNFDNF3DNF4–3DNFDNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1959 Race by Race

1 Grand Prix
Tony Brooks
DNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1960 Race by Race

1 Grand Prix
Tony Brooks
DNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:

The Vanwall was Vanwall's F1 car for 1955 to 1960.

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Vanwall: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Vanwall?
Vanwall raced the Vanwall in the 1955 to 1960 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Vanwall?
Mike Hawthorn, Harry Schell, Ken Wharton, Piero Taruffi, José-Froilán González, Maurice Trintignant, Colin Chapman, Stirling Moss, Tony Brooks, Stuart Lewis-Evans and Roy Salvadori drove the Vanwall in 1955 to 1960.
How many races did the Vanwall win?
The Vanwall won 10 of the 26 Grands Prix it entered in 1955 to 1960, with 7 pole positions and 14 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Vanwall?
The Vanwall used the Vanwall 254, a 2.5 L4 engine.