Chris Amon F1 Profile & Career Stats

Chris Amon Biography

Matra-Simca MS120D driven by Chris Amon at Monaco (1972)

Chris Amon was born on July 20, 1943, in Bulls, New Zealand. He grew up in a racing family, with his father competing in hill climbs and his uncle racing motorcycles. As a young boy, Amon developed a passion for speed, and it wasn't long before he began to make a name for himself as a talented driver.

In 1963, Amon made his Formula One debut with the Parnell Racing Team driving a Lola Mk4. He quickly established himself as a talented driver, and it wasn't long before he was being courted by some of the biggest names in the sport.

Over the course of his F1 career, Amon competed for a variety of teams, including Cooper, Brabham, and Ferrari. He was known for his smooth driving style and his ability to get the most out of his car. He was also known for his bad luck, as he often found himself in promising positions only to be let down by mechanical failures.

Despite never winning a race, Amon was widely respected by his fellow drivers and is still considered to be one of the greatest drivers of his generation. He finished on the podium a total of 11 times, and he was a regular feature in the top 10 throughout his career.

After retiring from F1 in 1976, Amon remained involved in the sport as a consultant and driver coach. He also established his own racing team, Chris Amon Racing, which competed in various events around the world.

Sadly, Amon passed away in 2016 at the age of 73. However, his legacy lives on in the many drivers he influenced and inspired, as well as in the countless fans who continue to admire his skill and passion for the sport.

Chris Amon Championship Results

Chris Amon F1 Seasons Summary

Year	Team	Engine	GP	1st	2nd	3rd	Pod	Pole	Laps	FL	Avg Pts	Points
1976	Ensign	Ford	8	0	0	0	0	0	399	0	0.25	2
1975	Ensign	Ford	2	0	0	0	0	0	76	0	0.00	0
1974	Amon BRM	Ford BRM	3	0	0	0	0	0	149	0	0.00	0
1973	Tecno Tyrrell	Tecno Ford	6	0	0	0	0	0	194	0	0.17	1
1972	Matra	Matra	11	0	0	1	1	1	657	2	1.09	12
1971	Matra	Matra	10	0	0	1	1	1	469	0	0.90	9
1970	March	Ford	13	0	2	1	3	0	652	1	1.77	23
1969	Ferrari	Ferrari	6	0	0	1	1	0	271	0	0.67	4
1968	Ferrari	Ferrari	11	0	1	0	1	3	529	0	0.91	10
1967	Ferrari	Ferrari	10	0	0	4	4	0	666	0	2.00	20
1966	Cooper-Maserati	Maserati	1	0	0	0	0	0	44	0	0.00	0
1965	Team Lotus	BRM	2	0	0	0	0	0	23	0	0.00	0
1964	Team Lotus Team Lotus	BRM Climax	8	0	0	0	0	0	256	0	0.25	2
1963	Lola Team Lotus	Climax BRM	6	0	0	0	0	0	180	0	0.00	0

Chris Amon F1 Cars