Tom Pryce F1 Profile & Career Stats
Tom Pryce †
F1 career: 1974 - 1977
Driver Profile
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Place of Birth | Ruthin |
| Date of Birth | Jun 11th 1949 |
| Date of Death | Mar 5th 1977: 27 years old |
| Season Entries | 4 (1974–1977) |
| Car Number | 16 |
| Best Result | 3rd - (2 times) |
Full Career Statistics
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
1974 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1974 BEL F1 GP 24 years, 335 days24y, 335d
1977 South African F1 Grand Prix1977 RSA F1 GP 27 years, 267 days27y, 267d
1975 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1975 AUT F1 GP 26 years, 67 days26y, 67d
1976 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1976 BRA F1 GP 26 years, 228 days26y, 228d
1974 German F1 Grand Prix1974 GER F1 GP 25 years, 54 days25y, 54d
1976 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1976 NED F1 GP 27 years, 79 days27y, 79dF1 Career Finishing Positions
Performance Breakdown
Tom Pryce Biography
Tom Pryce was a Welsh Formula One driver who competed in the 1970s. Born on June 11, 1949, in Ruthin, Denbighshire, Pryce started his racing career in the late 1960s, competing in various Formula Ford and Formula Three events. He quickly gained recognition for his speed and talent, and in 1974, he made his Formula One debut with the Token Racing team.
After a difficult start with Token Racing, Pryce moved to Shadow Racing in 1975 and enjoyed a breakthrough season, finishing on the podium twice and earning his first pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix. He continued to impress in the following seasons, earning another pole position in 1976 and scoring his first and only Grand Prix win at the 1975 Race of Champions at Brands Hatch.
Pryce's career was tragically cut short in 1977 when he was killed during the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami. During the race, a track marshal ran onto the circuit to extinguish a fire on another car, not noticing Pryce's approaching car at full speed. Pryce was unable to avoid the marshal and collided with him, resulting in both men's deaths.
Despite his short career, Pryce is still remembered as one of the most talented drivers of his era. He had a natural ability to drive fast and was known for his fearless and aggressive style on the track. Pryce's legacy lives on in the form of the Tom Pryce Memorial Trophy, which is awarded annually to the most successful Welsh racing driver.
Tom Pryce Championship Results
