Tony Brooks F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Tony Brooks †
F1 career: 1956 - 1961
Driver Profile
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Place of Birth | Dukinfield, Cheshire |
| Date of Birth | Feb 25th 1932 |
| Date of Death | May 3rd 2022: 90 years old |
| Season Entries | 6 (1956–1961) |
| Car Number | 16 |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 39 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 39 |
| Total Points | 75.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 1.92 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 6 (15,4%) |
| Wins from pole | 2 (5,1%) |
| Pole Positions | 3 (7,7%) |
| Front Row Starts | 7 (17,9%) |
| Avg. GP Grid | 6.1 |
| GP Podiums | 10 (25,6%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 3 (7,7%) |
| GP Points Finish | 15 (38,5%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 5.0 |
| Hat-tricks | 1 (2,6%) |
| GP DNFs | 19 (48,7%) |
| Total GP Laps | 1.620 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1956 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1956 MON F1 GP 24 years, 78 days24y, 78d
1961 USA F1 Grand Prix1961 USA F1 GP 29 years, 225 days29y, 225d
1956 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1956 MON F1 GP 24 years, 78 days24y, 78d1961 USA F1 Grand Prix1961 USA F1 GP 29 years, 225 days29y, 225dPole1958 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1958 MON F1 GP 26 years, 82 days26y, 82d
1959 German F1 Grand Prix1959 GER F1 GP 27 years, 158 days27y, 158d
1958 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1958 MON F1 GP 26 years, 82 days26y, 82d1959 German F1 Grand Prix1959 GER F1 GP 27 years, 158 days27y, 158dWin1957 British F1 Grand Prix1957 GBR F1 GP 25 years, 145 days25y, 145d1959 German F1 Grand Prix1959 GER F1 GP 27 years, 158 days27y, 158d
1957 British F1 Grand Prix1957 GBR F1 GP 25 years, 145 days25y, 145d1959 German F1 Grand Prix1959 GER F1 GP 27 years, 158 days27y, 158dPodium1957 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1957 MON F1 GP 25 years, 83 days25y, 83d1961 USA F1 Grand Prix1961 USA F1 GP 29 years, 225 days29y, 225d
1957 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1957 MON F1 GP 25 years, 83 days25y, 83d1961 USA F1 Grand Prix1961 USA F1 GP 29 years, 225 days29y, 225dFastest lap
1957 Italian F1 Grand Prix1957 ITA F1 GP 25 years, 195 days25y, 195d1961 British F1 Grand Prix1961 GBR F1 GP 29 years, 140 days29y, 140d
1957 Italian F1 Grand Prix1957 ITA F1 GP 25 years, 195 days25y, 195d1961 British F1 Grand Prix1961 GBR F1 GP 29 years, 140 days29y, 140dPoints finish1957 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1957 MON F1 GP 25 years, 83 days25y, 83d1961 USA F1 Grand Prix1961 USA F1 GP 29 years, 225 days29y, 225d
1957 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1957 MON F1 GP 25 years, 83 days25y, 83d1961 USA F1 Grand Prix1961 USA F1 GP 29 years, 225 days29y, 225dWin from pole
1959 French F1 Grand Prix1959 FRA F1 GP 27 years, 130 days27y, 130d1959 German F1 Grand Prix1959 GER F1 GP 27 years, 158 days27y, 158d
1959 French F1 Grand Prix1959 FRA F1 GP 27 years, 130 days27y, 130d1959 German F1 Grand Prix1959 GER F1 GP 27 years, 158 days27y, 158dF1 Career Finishing Positions
1st
6
2nd
2
3rd
2
4th
1
5th
3
7th
2
9th
4
13th
1
DNF
19
WD
1
DNF Did Not FinishWD Withdrawn
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Tony Brooks Championship Results
Tony Brooks F1 Seasons Summary
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
Teammates
Tony Brooks — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Tony Brooks start racing in Formula 1?
Tony Brooks started racing in Formula 1 in 1956.
Is Tony Brooks still racing in Formula 1?
Tony Brooks passed away in 2022. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1961.
How many Formula 1 races has Tony Brooks won?
Tony Brooks has won 6 Formula 1 races.
How many F1 podiums does Tony Brooks have?
Tony Brooks has finished on the podium 10 times in Formula 1.
When did Tony Brooks win their first F1 race?
Tony Brooks won their first Formula 1 race at the 1957 British F1 GP.
What nationality is Tony Brooks?
Tony Brooks is British.
Which teams has Tony Brooks driven for in Formula 1?
Tony Brooks has driven for Ferrari, Cooper-Climax, Vanwall and BRM in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Tony Brooks entered?
Tony Brooks has competed in 39 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
