Tony Maggs F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Tony Maggs †

F1 career: 1961 - 1965

2nd
Best Finish
4th
Best Quali
3
Podiums
9
Points Finishes

Driver Profile

CountrySouth Africa South Africa
Place of BirthPretoria
Date of BirthFeb 9th 1937
Date of DeathJun 2nd 2009: 72 years old
Season Entries5 (1961–1965)
Car Number15
Best Qualifying4th - 1963 Belgian F1 GP
Best Result2nd - (2 times)
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries27
Grand Prix Starts26
Total Points26.00
Avg. Points per GP0.96
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid12.6
GP Podiums3 (11,1%)
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish9 (33,3%)
Avg. GP Position6.7
GP DNFs8 (29,6%)
Total GP Laps1.357

F1 Career Team History

Team Lotus 1961, 1965 Cooper-Climax 1962-1963 BRM 1964

Key Career Landmarks

Race1961 British F1 Grand Prix1961 GBR F1 GP 24 years, 156 days24y, 156d1965 South African F1 Grand Prix1965 RSA F1 GP 27 years, 327 days27y, 327d
Podium1962 French F1 Grand Prix1962 FRA F1 GP 25 years, 149 days25y, 149d1963 French F1 Grand Prix1963 FRA F1 GP 26 years, 141 days26y, 141d
Points finish1962 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1962 NED F1 GP 25 years, 100 days25y, 100d1964 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1964 AUT F1 GP 27 years, 196 days27y, 196d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

2nd 2
3rd 1
4th 1
5th 2
6th 3
7th 3
9th 2
11th 2
13th 1
DNF 8
WD 1
DNS 1
DNF Did Not FinishWD WithdrawnDNS Did Not Start

Performance Breakdown

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Seasons

Tony Maggs Championship Results


25th
1965
13th
1964
8th
1963
7th
1962
29th
1961

 

Tony Maggs F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1965 United Kingdom Team Lotus United Kingdom BRM1000007700.000
1964 United Kingdom BRM United Kingdom BRM40000015401.004
1963 United Kingdom Cooper-Climax United Kingdom Climax100101049400.909
1962 United Kingdom Cooper-Climax United Kingdom Climax90112054901.4413
1961 United Kingdom Team Lotus United Kingdom Climax2000008300.000
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Tony Maggs — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Tony Maggs start racing in Formula 1?
Tony Maggs started racing in Formula 1 in 1961.
Is Tony Maggs still racing in Formula 1?
Tony Maggs passed away in 2009. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1965.
How many F1 podiums does Tony Maggs have?
Tony Maggs has finished on the podium 3 times in Formula 1.
What nationality is Tony Maggs?
Tony Maggs is South African.
Which teams has Tony Maggs driven for in Formula 1?
Tony Maggs has driven for Cooper-Climax, BRM and Team Lotus in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Tony Maggs entered?
Tony Maggs has competed in 27 Formula 1 Grands Prix.