David Purley F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

David Purley †

F1 career: 1973 - 1977

9th
Best Finish
16th
Best Quali
0
Career Points
8
GP Starts

Driver Profile

CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Place of BirthBognor Regis
Date of BirthJan 26th 1945
Date of DeathJul 2nd 1985: 40 years old
Season Entries3 (1973–1974, 1977)
Car Number31
Best Qualifying16th - 1973 British F1 GP
Best Result9th - 1973 Italian F1 GP
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries11
Grand Prix Starts8
Total Points0.00
Avg. Points per GP0.00
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid15.1
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish0
Avg. GP Position12.8
GP DNFs5 (45,5%)
Total GP Laps248

F1 Career Team History

March 1973 Token 1974 LEC 1977

Key Career Landmarks

Race1973 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1973 MON F1 GP 28 years, 128 days28y, 128d1977 French F1 Grand Prix1977 FRA F1 GP 32 years, 158 days32y, 158d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

9th 1
13th 1
14th 1
15th 1
DNF 5
DNQ 2
DNF Did Not FinishDNQ Did Not Qualify

Performance Breakdown

Finish Rate
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Seasons

David Purley Championship Results


39th
1977
58th
1974
28th
1973

 

David Purley F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1977 United Kingdom LEC United States Ford30000014200.000
1973 United Kingdom March United States Ford50000010600.000
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David Purley — Frequently Asked Questions

When did David Purley start racing in Formula 1?
David Purley started racing in Formula 1 in 1973.
Is David Purley still racing in Formula 1?
David Purley passed away in 1985. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1977.
What nationality is David Purley?
David Purley is British.
Which teams has David Purley driven for in Formula 1?
David Purley has driven for March, Token and LEC in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has David Purley entered?
David Purley has competed in 11 Formula 1 Grands Prix.