Jim Clark vs Mike Spence F1 Stats

Jim Clark F1 Profile & Career Stats

Jim Clark

2
Titles
25
Wins
33
Poles
32
Podiums

Mike Spence

3rd
Best Finish
4th
Best Quali
1
Podium
12
Points Finishes

Jim Clark and Mike Spence have started 35 Formula 1 races together, 23 of those as team mates at Team Lotus and the rest in rival cars. Jim Clark has finished ahead in that head-to-head 23 times to 12. Jim Clark has won 2 drivers' titles; Mike Spence has yet to win one.

Jim Clark
Head to
Head
Mike Spence
23Total12
15Team mates8
11963
219644
819651
419663
719674
11968

They started 35 races together, between 1963 and 1968. 23 of those as team mates at Team Lotus.

Jim ClarkDriver ProfileMike Spence
United Kingdom United KingdomCountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
1.71 meter / 5 feet 7 inch1.71 m / 5'7"Height
Kilmany, FifePlace of BirthCroydon
Mar 4th 1936Date of BirthDec 30th 1936
Apr 7th 1968: 32 years oldDate of DeathMay 7th 1968: 31 years old
9Season Entries6
4Car Number12
Jim ClarkFull Career StatisticsMike Spence
2Drivers' Titles0
72Grand Prix EntriesGP Entries37
72Grand Prix StartsGP Starts36
274.00Total Points27.00
3.81Avg. Points per Grand PrixAvg. Points per GP0.73
25 (34,7%)Grand Prix WinsGP Wins0
15 (20,8%)Wins from pole
33 (45,8%)Pole Positions0
41 (56,9%)Front Row Starts
3.6Avg. Grand Prix GridAvg. GP Grid9.8
32 (44,4%)Grand Prix PodiumsGP Podiums1 (2,7%)
28 (38,9%)Grand Prix Fastest LapsGP Fastest Laps0
40 (55,6%)Grand Prix Points FinishGP Points Finish12 (32,4%)
3.6Avg. Grand Prix PositionAvg. GP Position6.4
11 (15,3%)Hat-tricks
28 (38,9%)Grand Prix DNFsGP DNFs18 (48,6%)
3.930Total Grand Prix LapsTotal GP Laps1.712
Jim ClarkKey Career LandmarksMike Spence
1960 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1960 NED F1 GP 24 years, 94 days24y, 94dFirst Race1963 Italian F1 Grand Prix1963 ITA F1 GP 26 years, 252 days26y, 252d
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Race1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 2 days31y, 2d
Best Qualifying4th - (2 times)
Best Result3rd - 1965 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1965 MEX F1 GP
1962 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1962 MON F1 GP 26 years, 91 days26y, 91dFirst Pole
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Pole
1962 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1962 BEL F1 GP 26 years, 105 days26y, 105dFirst Win
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Win
1960 Portuguese F1 Grand Prix1960 POR F1 GP 24 years, 163 days24y, 163dFirst Podium1965 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1965 MEX F1 GP 28 years, 298 days28y, 298d
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Podium1965 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1965 MEX F1 GP 28 years, 298 days28y, 298d
1961 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1961 NED F1 GP 25 years, 79 days25y, 79dFirst Fastest Lap
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Fastest Lap
1960 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1960 BEL F1 GP 24 years, 107 days24y, 107dFirst Points Finish1964 Italian F1 Grand Prix1964 ITA F1 GP 27 years, 251 days27y, 251d
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Points Finish1967 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1967 MEX F1 GP 30 years, 296 days30y, 296d
1962 British F1 Grand Prix1962 GBR F1 GP 26 years, 139 days26y, 139dFirst Win from Pole
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Win from Pole
1962 British F1 Grand Prix1962 GBR F1 GP 26 years, 139 days26y, 139dFirst Hat-trick
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Hat-trick
1963 Italian F1 Grand Prix1963 ITA F1 GP 27 years, 188 days27y, 188dFirst Title
1965 German F1 Grand Prix1965 GER F1 GP 29 years, 150 days29y, 150dLast Title
Jim Clark
Finishing
Positions
Mike Spence
25 1st
1 2nd
6 3rd 1
3 4th 3
2 5th 6
1 6th 2
1 7th 2
8th 3
1 9th 1
1 10th
1 12th
2 16th
28 DNF 18
DNS 1
DNF Did Not Finish DNS Did Not Start
Jim Clark
Performance
Breakdown
Mike Spence
Win Rate
Podium Rate
Pole Rate
Fastest Lap Rate
Points Finish Rate
Finish Rate
Jim Clark
Team
History
Mike Spence
Team Lotus 1960-1968
Team Lotus 1963-1966 BRM 1967-1968

Jim Clark vs Mike Spence — Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more races, Jim Clark or Mike Spence?
Jim Clark has more, with 25 wins to the 0 of Mike Spence.
Who has more pole positions, Jim Clark or Mike Spence?
Jim Clark has more, with 33 pole positions to the 0 of Mike Spence.
Who has more world championships, Jim Clark or Mike Spence?
Jim Clark has more, with 2 titles to the 0 of Mike Spence.
Who has more podium finishes, Jim Clark or Mike Spence?
Jim Clark has more, with 32 podiums to the 1 of Mike Spence.
Who has the better win percentage, Jim Clark or Mike Spence?
Jim Clark has won 34.7% of all starts (25 from 72), Mike Spence 0.0% (0 from 36).
Who wins the head-to-head between Jim Clark and Mike Spence?
Jim Clark leads 23 to 12 in the 35 races they both started.
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