Carroll Shelby F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Carroll Shelby †
F1 career: 1958 - 1959
Driver Profile
| Country |  United States |
| Height | 1.77 meter / 5 feet 10 inch1.77 m / 5'10" |
| Place of Birth | Leesburg |
| Date of Birth | Jan 11th 1923 |
| Date of Death | May 10th 2012: 89 years old |
| Season Entries | 2 (1958–1959) |
| Car Number | 9 |
| Best Qualifying | 6th - 1959 British F1 GP |
| Best Result | 4th - 1958 Italian F1 GP |
| Last F1 car | Aston Martin DBR4/25 (1959) |
Full Career Statistics
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1958 French F1 Grand Prix1958 FRA F1 GP 35 years, 176 days35y, 176d
1959 Italian F1 Grand Prix1959 ITA F1 GP 36 years, 245 days36y, 245d
1958 French F1 Grand Prix1958 FRA F1 GP 35 years, 176 days35y, 176d1959 Italian F1 Grand Prix1959 ITA F1 GP 36 years, 245 days36y, 245dF1 Career Finishing Positions
4th
1
8th
1
9th
1
10th
1
DNF
5
DNF Did Not Finish
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Carroll Shelby Championship Results
Carroll Shelby F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 |
 Aston Martin |
Aston Martin | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 222 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1958 |
Maserati |
Maserati | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Cars
Carroll Shelby F1 cars2 cars · 1958–1959All F1 cars →
Races
Teammates
Carroll Shelby — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Carroll Shelby start racing in Formula 1?
Carroll Shelby started racing in Formula 1 in 1958.
Is Carroll Shelby still racing in Formula 1?
Carroll Shelby passed away in 2012. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1959.
What nationality is Carroll Shelby?
Carroll Shelby is American.
Which teams has Carroll Shelby driven for in Formula 1?
Carroll Shelby has driven for Maserati and Aston Martin in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Carroll Shelby entered?
Carroll Shelby has competed in 8 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
