Johnny Thomson F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Johnny Thomson †

F1 career: 1953 - 1960

1
Pole
3rd
Best Finish
1
Podium
1
Fastest Lap

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthLowell, Massachusetts
Date of BirthApr 9th 1922
Date of DeathSep 24th 1960: 38 years old
Season Entries8 (1953–1960)
Car Number3
Best Result3rd - 1959 Indianapolis 500
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries8
Grand Prix Starts8
Total Points10.00
Avg. Points per GP1.25
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions1 (12,5%)
Front Row Starts1 (12,5%)
Avg. GP Grid17.4
GP Podiums1 (12,5%)
GP Fastest Laps1 (12,5%)
GP Points Finish3 (37,5%)
Avg. GP Position17.1
GP DNFs5 (62,5%)
Total GP Laps1.210

F1 Career Team History

Del Roy 1953 Kurtis Kraft 1953, 1958 Nichels 1954 Kuzma 1955-1957 Lesovsky 1959-1960

Key Career Landmarks

Race1953 Indianapolis 500 31 years, 51 days31y, 51d1960 Indianapolis 500 38 years, 51 days38y, 51d
Pole1959 Indianapolis 500 37 years, 51 days37y, 51donce so far
Podium1959 Indianapolis 500 37 years, 51 days37y, 51donce so far
Fastest lap1959 Indianapolis 500 37 years, 51 days37y, 51donce so far
Points finish1955 Indianapolis 500 33 years, 51 days33y, 51d1960 Indianapolis 500 38 years, 51 days38y, 51d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

3rd 1
4th 1
5th 1
12th 1
DNF 5
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

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Seasons

Johnny Thomson Championship Results


23rd
1960
12th
1959
59th
1958
42nd
1957
65th
1956
16th
1955
72nd
1954
73rd
1953

 

Johnny Thomson F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1960 United States Lesovsky United States Offenhauser10000020002.002
1959 United States Lesovsky United States Offenhauser10011120015.005
1958 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser1000005200.000
1957 United States Kuzma United States Offenhauser10000019900.000
1956 United States Kuzma United States Offenhauser1000002200.000
1955 United States Kuzma United States Offenhauser10000020003.003
1954 United States Nichels United States Offenhauser10000016500.000
1953 United States Del Roy
United States Kurtis Kraft		 United States Offenhauser
United States Offenhauser		20000017200.000
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Johnny Thomson — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Johnny Thomson start racing in Formula 1?
Johnny Thomson started racing in Formula 1 in 1953.
Is Johnny Thomson still racing in Formula 1?
Johnny Thomson passed away in 1960. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1960.
How many F1 podiums does Johnny Thomson have?
Johnny Thomson has finished on the podium 1 time in Formula 1.
What nationality is Johnny Thomson?
Johnny Thomson is American.
Which teams has Johnny Thomson driven for in Formula 1?
Johnny Thomson has driven for Del Roy, Nichels, Kuzma, Kurtis Kraft and Lesovsky in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Johnny Thomson entered?
Johnny Thomson has competed in 8 Formula 1 Grands Prix.