Hans Herrmann F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Hans Herrmann †

F1 career: 1953 - 1969

3rd
Best Finish
4th
Best Quali
1
Podium
1
Fastest Lap

Driver Profile

CountryGermany Germany
Place of BirthStuttgart
Date of BirthFeb 23rd 1928
Date of DeathJan 9th 2026: 97 years old
Season Entries9 (1953–1955, 1957–1961, 1969)
Car Number21
Best Qualifying4th - 1954 German F1 GP
Best Result3rd - 1954 Swiss F1 GP
Last F1 carLotus 59B (1969)
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries21
Grand Prix Starts18
Total Points10.00
Avg. Points per GP0.48
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid9.7
GP Podiums1 (4,8%)
GP Fastest Laps1 (4,8%)
GP Points Finish5 (23,8%)
Avg. GP Position8.0
GP DNFs8 (38,1%)
Total GP Laps706

F1 Career Team History

Veritas 1953 Mercedes 1954-1955 Maserati 1957-1958 Cooper-Climax 1959 BRM 1959 Porsche 1960-1961 Team Lotus 1969

Key Career Landmarks

Race1953 German F1 Grand Prix1953 GER F1 GP 25 years, 160 days25y, 160d1961 German F1 Grand Prix1961 GER F1 GP 33 years, 164 days33y, 164d
Podium1954 Swiss F1 Grand Prix1954 SUI F1 GP 26 years, 180 days26y, 180donce so far
Fastest lap1954 French F1 Grand Prix1954 FRA F1 GP 26 years, 131 days26y, 131donce so far
Points finish1954 French F1 Grand Prix1954 FRA F1 GP 26 years, 131 days26y, 131d1960 Italian F1 Grand Prix1960 ITA F1 GP 32 years, 194 days32y, 194d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

3rd 1
4th 2
6th 1
9th 3
13th 1
15th 1
DNF 8
WD 1
DNQ 2
DNS 1
DNF Did Not FinishWD WithdrawnDNQ Did Not QualifyDNS Did Not Start

Performance Breakdown

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Seasons

Hans Herrmann Championship Results


41st
1969
23rd
1961
27th
1960
66th
1959
39th
1958
73rd
1957
22nd
1955
7th
1954
44th
1953

 

Hans Herrmann F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1961 Porsche Germany Porsche40000017700.000
1960 Porsche Germany Porsche1000004701.001
1959 United KingdomBRM
United KingdomCooper-Climax		 United Kingdom BRM
Italy Maserati		2000005700.000
1958 Maserati Italy Maserati3000008500.000
1957 Maserati Italy Maserati1000001400.000
1955 Mercedes Germany Mercedes1000009401.001
1954 Mercedes Germany Mercedes50011021511.608
1953 GermanyVeritas Germany Veritas1000001700.000
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Hans Herrmann — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Hans Herrmann start racing in Formula 1?
Hans Herrmann started racing in Formula 1 in 1953.
Is Hans Herrmann still racing in Formula 1?
Hans Herrmann passed away in 2026. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1969.
How many F1 podiums does Hans Herrmann have?
Hans Herrmann has finished on the podium 1 time in Formula 1.
What nationality is Hans Herrmann?
Hans Herrmann is German.
Which teams has Hans Herrmann driven for in Formula 1?
Hans Herrmann has driven for Veritas, Mercedes, Maserati, BRM, Cooper-Climax, Porsche and Team Lotus in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Hans Herrmann entered?
Hans Herrmann has competed in 21 Formula 1 Grands Prix.