Mike Spence F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Mike Spence †
F1 career: 1963 - 1968
Driver Profile
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Place of Birth | Croydon |
| Date of Birth | Dec 30th 1936 |
| Date of Death | May 7th 1968: 31 years old |
| Season Entries | 6 (1963–1968) |
| Car Number | 12 |
| Best Qualifying | 4th - (2 times) |
| Best Result | 3rd - 1965 Mexican F1 GP |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 37 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 36 |
| Total Points | 27.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.73 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 9.8 |
| GP Podiums | 1 (2,7%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 12 (32,4%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 6.4 |
| GP DNFs | 18 (48,6%) |
| Total GP Laps | 1.712 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1963 Italian F1 Grand Prix1963 ITA F1 GP 26 years, 252 days26y, 252d
1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 2 days31y, 2d
1963 Italian F1 Grand Prix1963 ITA F1 GP 26 years, 252 days26y, 252d1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 2 days31y, 2dPoints finish1964 Italian F1 Grand Prix1964 ITA F1 GP 27 years, 251 days27y, 251d
1967 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1967 MEX F1 GP 30 years, 296 days30y, 296d
1964 Italian F1 Grand Prix1964 ITA F1 GP 27 years, 251 days27y, 251d1967 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1967 MEX F1 GP 30 years, 296 days30y, 296dF1 Career Finishing Positions
3rd
1
4th
3
5th
6
6th
2
7th
2
8th
3
9th
1
DNF
18
DNS
1
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Mike Spence Championship Results
Mike Spence F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 |
BRM |
BRM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1967 |
BRM |
BRM | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 549 | 0 | 0.82 | 9 |
| 1966 |
Team Lotus |
BRM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 297 | 0 | 0.50 | 4 |
| 1965 |
Team Lotus |
Climax | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 458 | 0 | 1.11 | 10 |
| 1964 |
Team Lotus |
Climax | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 328 | 0 | 0.67 | 4 |
| 1963 |
Team Lotus |
Climax | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Cars
Mike Spence F1 cars6 cars · 1963–1968All F1 cars →
Races
Podiums
Podiums
Teammates
Mike Spence — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Mike Spence start racing in Formula 1?
Mike Spence started racing in Formula 1 in 1963.
Is Mike Spence still racing in Formula 1?
Mike Spence passed away in 1968. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1968.
How many F1 podiums does Mike Spence have?
Mike Spence has finished on the podium 1 time in Formula 1.
What nationality is Mike Spence?
Mike Spence is British.
Which teams has Mike Spence driven for in Formula 1?
Mike Spence has driven for Team Lotus and BRM in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Mike Spence entered?
Mike Spence has competed in 37 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
