Dan Gurney F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Dan Gurney †
F1 career: 1959 - 1970
Driver Profile
| Country |  United States |
| Height | 1.93 meter / 6 feet 4 inch1.93 m / 6'4" |
| Place of Birth | Port Jefferson |
| Date of Birth | Apr 13th 1931 |
| Date of Death | Jan 14th 2018: 86 years old |
| Season Entries | 11 (1959–1968, 1970) |
| Car Number | 32 |
| Last F1 car | McLaren M14A (1970) |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 87 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 86 |
| Total Points | 133.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 1.53 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 4 (4,6%) |
| Pole Positions | 3 (3,4%) |
| Front Row Starts | 12 (13,8%) |
| Avg. GP Grid | 6.7 |
| GP Podiums | 19 (21,8%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 6 (6,9%) |
| GP Points Finish | 31 (35,6%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 5.3 |
| GP DNFs | 46 (52,9%) |
| Total GP Laps | 3.678 |
| Laps Led | 199 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1959 French F1 Grand Prix1959 FRA F1 GP 28 years, 83 days28y, 83d
1970 British F1 Grand Prix1970 GBR F1 GP 39 years, 96 days39y, 96d
1959 French F1 Grand Prix1959 FRA F1 GP 28 years, 83 days28y, 83d1970 British F1 Grand Prix1970 GBR F1 GP 39 years, 96 days39y, 96dPole
1962 German F1 Grand Prix1962 GER F1 GP 31 years, 114 days31y, 114d
1964 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1964 BEL F1 GP 33 years, 62 days33y, 62d
1962 German F1 Grand Prix1962 GER F1 GP 31 years, 114 days31y, 114d1964 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1964 BEL F1 GP 33 years, 62 days33y, 62dWin1962 French F1 Grand Prix1962 FRA F1 GP 31 years, 86 days31y, 86d1967 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1967 BEL F1 GP 36 years, 66 days36y, 66d
1962 French F1 Grand Prix1962 FRA F1 GP 31 years, 86 days31y, 86d1967 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1967 BEL F1 GP 36 years, 66 days36y, 66dPodium1959 German F1 Grand Prix1959 GER F1 GP 28 years, 111 days28y, 111d
1967 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1967 CAN F1 GP 36 years, 136 days36y, 136d
1959 German F1 Grand Prix1959 GER F1 GP 28 years, 111 days28y, 111d1967 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1967 CAN F1 GP 36 years, 136 days36y, 136dFastest lap
1963 South African F1 Grand Prix1963 RSA F1 GP 32 years, 259 days32y, 259d1967 German F1 Grand Prix1967 GER F1 GP 36 years, 115 days36y, 115d
1963 South African F1 Grand Prix1963 RSA F1 GP 32 years, 259 days32y, 259d1967 German F1 Grand Prix1967 GER F1 GP 36 years, 115 days36y, 115dPoints finish1959 German F1 Grand Prix1959 GER F1 GP 28 years, 111 days28y, 111d1970 French F1 Grand Prix1970 FRA F1 GP 39 years, 83 days39y, 83d
1959 German F1 Grand Prix1959 GER F1 GP 28 years, 111 days28y, 111d1970 French F1 Grand Prix1970 FRA F1 GP 39 years, 83 days39y, 83dF1 Career Finishing Positions
1st
4
2nd
8
3rd
7
4th
2
5th
5
6th
4
7th
2
9th
2
10th
5
13th
1
DNF
45
NC
1
DNS
1
DNF Did Not FinishNC Not ClassifiedDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Dan Gurney Championship Results
24th
1970
21st
1968
8th
1967
12th
1966
4th
1965
6th
1964
5th
1963
5th
1962
4th
1961
44th
1960
7th
1959
Dan Gurney F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Lead | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 |
 McLaren |
Ford | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.33 | 1 |
| 1968 |
 BrabhamEagleMcLaren |
 Repco Weslake Ford | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 335 | 0 | 0 | 0.33 | 3 |
| 1967 |
EagleEagle |
Climax Weslake | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 291 | 2 | 19 | 1.18 | 13 |
| 1966 |
EagleEagle |
Climax Weslake | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 201 | 0 | 0 | 0.50 | 4 |
| 1965 |
Brabham |
Climax | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 482 | 1 | 0 | 2.78 | 25 |
| 1964 |
Brabham |
Climax | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 518 | 2 | 136 | 1.90 | 19 |
| 1963 |
Brabham |
Climax | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 506 | 1 | 8 | 1.90 | 19 |
| 1962 |
 Porsche |
Porsche | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 354 | 0 | 14 | 2.14 | 15 |
| 1961 |
Porsche |
Porsche | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 486 | 0 | 4 | 2.63 | 21 |
| 1960 |
BRM |
BRM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 193 | 0 | 10 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1959 |
 Ferrari |
 Ferrari | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 212 | 0 | 8 | 3.25 | 13 |
Cars
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
Teammates
Dan Gurney — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Dan Gurney start racing in Formula 1?
Dan Gurney started racing in Formula 1 in 1959.
Is Dan Gurney still racing in Formula 1?
Dan Gurney passed away in 2018. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1970.
How many Formula 1 races has Dan Gurney won?
Dan Gurney has won 4 Formula 1 races.
How many F1 podiums does Dan Gurney have?
Dan Gurney has finished on the podium 19 times in Formula 1.
When did Dan Gurney win their first F1 race?
Dan Gurney won their first Formula 1 race at the 1962 French F1 GP.
What nationality is Dan Gurney?
Dan Gurney is American.
Which teams has Dan Gurney driven for in Formula 1?
Dan Gurney has driven for Ferrari, BRM, Porsche, Team Lotus, Brabham, Eagle and McLaren in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Dan Gurney entered?
Dan Gurney has competed in 87 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
