Bill Vukovich F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Bill Vukovich †

F1 career: 1951 - 1955

2
Wins
1
Pole
2
Podiums
3
Fastest Laps

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthFresno, California
Date of BirthDec 13th 1918
Date of DeathMay 30th 1955: 36 years old
Season Entries5 (1951–1955)
Car Number4
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries5
Grand Prix Starts5
Total Points19.00
Avg. Points per GP3.80
Grand Prix Wins2 (40,0%)
Wins from pole1 (20,0%)
Pole Positions1 (20,0%)
Front Row Starts1 (20,0%)
Avg. GP Grid10.6
GP Podiums2 (40,0%)
GP Fastest Laps3 (60,0%)
GP Points Finish4 (80,0%)
Avg. GP Position14.6
Hat-tricks1 (20,0%)
GP DNFs3 (60,0%)
Total GP Laps676

F1 Career Team History

Trevis 1951 Kurtis Kraft 1952-1955

Key Career Landmarks

Race1951 Indianapolis 500 32 years, 168 days32y, 168d1955 Indianapolis 500 36 years, 168 days36y, 168d
Pole1953 Indianapolis 500 34 years, 168 days34y, 168donce so far
Win1953 Indianapolis 500 34 years, 168 days34y, 168d1954 Indianapolis 500 35 years, 169 days35y, 169d
Podium1953 Indianapolis 500 34 years, 168 days34y, 168d1954 Indianapolis 500 35 years, 169 days35y, 169d
Fastest lap1952 Indianapolis 500 33 years, 169 days33y, 169d1955 Indianapolis 500 36 years, 168 days36y, 168d
Points finish1952 Indianapolis 500 33 years, 169 days33y, 169d1955 Indianapolis 500 36 years, 168 days36y, 168d
Win from pole1953 Indianapolis 500 34 years, 168 days34y, 168donce so far
Hat-trick1953 Indianapolis 500 34 years, 168 days34y, 168donce so far

F1 Career Finishing Positions

1st 2
DNF 3
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

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Seasons

Bill Vukovich Championship Results


25th
1955
6th
1954
7th
1953
22nd
1952
63rd
1951

 

Bill Vukovich F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1955 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser1000005611.001
1954 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser11001020008.008
1953 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser11001120019.009
1952 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000019111.001
1951 United States Trevis United States Offenhauser1000002900.000
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Bill Vukovich — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Bill Vukovich start racing in Formula 1?
Bill Vukovich started racing in Formula 1 in 1951.
Is Bill Vukovich still racing in Formula 1?
Bill Vukovich passed away in 1955. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1955.
How many Formula 1 races has Bill Vukovich won?
Bill Vukovich has won 2 Formula 1 races.
How many F1 podiums does Bill Vukovich have?
Bill Vukovich has finished on the podium 2 times in Formula 1.
When did Bill Vukovich win their first F1 race?
Bill Vukovich won their first Formula 1 race at the 1953 Indianapolis 500.
What nationality is Bill Vukovich?
Bill Vukovich is American.
Which teams has Bill Vukovich driven for in Formula 1?
Bill Vukovich has driven for Trevis and Kurtis Kraft in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Bill Vukovich entered?
Bill Vukovich has competed in 5 Formula 1 Grands Prix.