Mike Parkes F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Mike Parkes †

F1 career: 1959 - 1967

1
Pole
2nd
Best Finish
2
Podiums
3
Points Finishes

Driver Profile

CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Place of BirthRichmond, Surrey
Date of BirthSep 24th 1931
Date of DeathAug 28th 1977: 45 years old
Season Entries3 (1959, 1966–1967)
Car Number4
Best Result2nd - (2 times)
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries7
Grand Prix Starts6
Total Points14.00
Avg. Points per GP2.00
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions1 (14,3%)
Front Row Starts1 (14,3%)
Avg. GP Grid4.9
GP Podiums2 (28,6%)
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish3 (42,9%)
Avg. GP Position3.0
GP DNFs3 (42,9%)
Total GP Laps224

F1 Career Team History

Fry 1959 Ferrari 1966-1967

Key Career Landmarks

Race1966 French F1 Grand Prix1966 FRA F1 GP 34 years, 282 days34y, 282d1967 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1967 BEL F1 GP 35 years, 267 days35y, 267d
Pole1966 Italian F1 Grand Prix1966 ITA F1 GP 34 years, 345 days34y, 345donce so far
Podium1966 French F1 Grand Prix1966 FRA F1 GP 34 years, 282 days34y, 282d1966 Italian F1 Grand Prix1966 ITA F1 GP 34 years, 345 days34y, 345d
Points finish1966 French F1 Grand Prix1966 FRA F1 GP 34 years, 282 days34y, 282d1967 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1967 NED F1 GP 35 years, 253 days35y, 253d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

2nd 2
5th 1
DNF 3
DNQ 1
DNF Did Not FinishDNQ Did Not Qualify

Performance Breakdown

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Seasons

Mike Parkes Championship Results


18th
1967
8th
1966
85th
1959

 

Mike Parkes F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1967 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari2000008901.002
1966 Italy Ferrari Italy Ferrari40202113503.0012
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Mike Parkes — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Mike Parkes start racing in Formula 1?
Mike Parkes started racing in Formula 1 in 1959.
Is Mike Parkes still racing in Formula 1?
Mike Parkes passed away in 1977. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1967.
How many F1 podiums does Mike Parkes have?
Mike Parkes has finished on the podium 2 times in Formula 1.
What nationality is Mike Parkes?
Mike Parkes is British.
Which teams has Mike Parkes driven for in Formula 1?
Mike Parkes has driven for Fry and Ferrari in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Mike Parkes entered?
Mike Parkes has competed in 7 Formula 1 Grands Prix.