Jim Clark vs John Surtees F1 Stats

Jim Clark F1 Profile & Career Stats

Jim Clark

2
Titles
25
Wins
33
Poles
32
Podiums
John Surtees F1 Profile & Career Stats

John Surtees

1
Title
6
Wins
8
Poles
24
Podiums

Jim Clark and John Surtees have started 65 Formula 1 races together, 3 of those as team mates at Team Lotus and the rest in rival cars. Jim Clark has finished ahead in that head-to-head 46 times to 19. Jim Clark leads on titles with 2 to the 1 of John Surtees.

Jim Clark
Head to
Head
John Surtees
46Total19
2Team mates1
219601
619612
519624
819632
619644
71965
519663
619673
11968

They started 65 races together, between 1960 and 1968. 3 of those as team mates at Team Lotus.

Jim ClarkDriver ProfileJohn Surtees
United Kingdom United KingdomCountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
1.71 meter / 5 feet 7 inch1.71 m / 5'7"Height1.73 meter / 5 feet 8 inch1.73 m / 5'8"
Kilmany, FifePlace of BirthTatsfield
Mar 4th 1936Date of BirthFeb 11th 1934
Apr 7th 1968: 32 years oldDate of DeathMar 10th 2017: 83 years old
9Season Entries13
4Car Number7
Jim ClarkFull Career StatisticsJohn Surtees
2Drivers' Titles1
72Grand Prix EntriesGP Entries112
72Grand Prix StartsGP Starts111
274.00Total Points180.00
3.81Avg. Points per Grand PrixAvg. Points per GP1.61
25 (34,7%)Grand Prix WinsGP Wins6 (5,4%)
15 (20,8%)Wins from pole4 (3,6%)
33 (45,8%)Pole Positions8 (7,1%)
41 (56,9%)Front Row Starts18 (16,1%)
3.6Avg. Grand Prix GridAvg. GP Grid7.7
32 (44,4%)Grand Prix PodiumsGP Podiums24 (21,4%)
28 (38,9%)Grand Prix Fastest LapsGP Fastest Laps11 (9,8%)
40 (55,6%)Grand Prix Points FinishGP Points Finish40 (35,7%)
3.6Avg. Grand Prix PositionAvg. GP Position4.8
11 (15,3%)Hat-tricks3 (2,7%)
28 (38,9%)Grand Prix DNFsGP DNFs60 (53,6%)
3.930Total Grand Prix LapsTotal GP Laps4.992
Jim ClarkKey Career LandmarksJohn Surtees
1960 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1960 NED F1 GP 24 years, 94 days24y, 94dFirst Race1960 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1960 MON F1 GP 26 years, 108 days26y, 108d
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Race1972 Italian F1 Grand Prix1972 ITA F1 GP 38 years, 212 days38y, 212d
1962 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1962 MON F1 GP 26 years, 91 days26y, 91dFirst Pole1960 Portuguese F1 Grand Prix1960 POR F1 GP 26 years, 185 days26y, 185d
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Pole1968 Italian F1 Grand Prix1968 ITA F1 GP 34 years, 210 days34y, 210d
1962 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1962 BEL F1 GP 26 years, 105 days26y, 105dFirst Win1963 German F1 Grand Prix1963 GER F1 GP 29 years, 174 days29y, 174d
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Win1967 Italian F1 Grand Prix1967 ITA F1 GP 33 years, 211 days33y, 211d
1960 Portuguese F1 Grand Prix1960 POR F1 GP 24 years, 163 days24y, 163dFirst Podium1960 British F1 Grand Prix1960 GBR F1 GP 26 years, 156 days26y, 156d
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Podium1969 USA F1 Grand Prix1969 USA F1 GP 35 years, 236 days35y, 236d
1961 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1961 NED F1 GP 25 years, 79 days25y, 79dFirst Fastest Lap1960 Portuguese F1 Grand Prix1960 POR F1 GP 26 years, 185 days26y, 185d
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Fastest Lap1970 South African F1 Grand Prix1970 RSA F1 GP 36 years, 24 days36y, 24d
1960 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1960 BEL F1 GP 24 years, 107 days24y, 107dFirst Points Finish1960 British F1 Grand Prix1960 GBR F1 GP 26 years, 156 days26y, 156d
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Points Finish1971 British F1 Grand Prix1971 GBR F1 GP 37 years, 156 days37y, 156d
1962 British F1 Grand Prix1962 GBR F1 GP 26 years, 139 days26y, 139dFirst Win from Pole1964 German F1 Grand Prix1964 GER F1 GP 30 years, 173 days30y, 173d
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Win from Pole1966 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1966 MEX F1 GP 32 years, 254 days32y, 254d
1962 British F1 Grand Prix1962 GBR F1 GP 26 years, 139 days26y, 139dFirst Hat-trick1964 German F1 Grand Prix1964 GER F1 GP 30 years, 173 days30y, 173d
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 303 days31y, 303dLast Hat-trick1966 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1966 BEL F1 GP 32 years, 121 days32y, 121d
1963 Italian F1 Grand Prix1963 ITA F1 GP 27 years, 188 days27y, 188dFirst Title1964 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1964 MEX F1 GP 30 years, 257 days30y, 257d
1965 German F1 Grand Prix1965 GER F1 GP 29 years, 150 days29y, 150dLast Title
Jim Clark
Finishing
Positions
John Surtees
25 1st 6
1 2nd 10
6 3rd 8
3 4th 4
2 5th 8
1 6th 3
1 7th 4
8th 3
1 9th 1
1 10th
11th 2
1 12th
2 16th
17th 1
28 DNF 59
DSQ 1
NC 1
DNS 1
DNF Did Not Finish DSQ Disqualified NC Not Classified DNS Did Not Start
Jim Clark
Performance
Breakdown
John Surtees
Win Rate
Podium Rate
Pole Rate
Fastest Lap Rate
Points Finish Rate
Finish Rate
Jim Clark
Team
History
John Surtees
Team Lotus 1960-1968
Team Lotus 1960 Cooper-Climax 1961 Lola 1962 Ferrari 1963-1966 Cooper-Maserati 1966 Honda 1967-1968 BRM 1969 McLaren 1970 Surtees 1970-1972

Jim Clark vs John Surtees — Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more races, Jim Clark or John Surtees?
Jim Clark has more, with 25 wins to the 6 of John Surtees.
Who has more pole positions, Jim Clark or John Surtees?
Jim Clark has more, with 33 pole positions to the 8 of John Surtees.
Who has more world championships, Jim Clark or John Surtees?
Jim Clark has more, with 2 titles to the 1 of John Surtees.
Who has more podium finishes, Jim Clark or John Surtees?
Jim Clark has more, with 32 podiums to the 24 of John Surtees.
Who has the better win percentage, Jim Clark or John Surtees?
Jim Clark has won 34.7% of all starts (25 from 72), John Surtees 5.4% (6 from 111).
Who wins the head-to-head between Jim Clark and John Surtees?
Jim Clark leads 46 to 19 in the 65 races they both started.
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