Danny Ongais F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Danny Ongais †

F1 career: 1977 - 1978

7th
Best Finish
21st
Best Quali
0
Career Points
4
GP Starts

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthKahului, Hawaï
Date of BirthMay 21st 1942
Date of DeathFeb 26th 2022: 79 years old
Season Entries2 (1977–1978)
Car Number39
Best Qualifying21st - 1978 Argentine F1 GP
Best Result7th - 1977 Canadian F1 GP
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries6
Grand Prix Starts4
Total Points0.00
Avg. Points per GP0.00
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid15.3
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish0
Avg. GP Position7.0
GP DNFs5 (83,3%)
Total GP Laps132

F1 Career Team History

Penske 1977 Ensign 1978 Shadow 1978

Key Career Landmarks

Race1977 USA F1 Grand Prix1977 USA F1 GP 35 years, 134 days35y, 134d1978 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1978 BRA F1 GP 35 years, 253 days35y, 253d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

7th 1
DNF 5
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

No performance data available.

Stats current as of:

Seasons

Danny Ongais Championship Results


36th
1978
26th
1977

 

Danny Ongais F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1978 United Kingdom Ensign United States Ford2000004800.000
1977 United States Penske United States Ford2000008400.000
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Teammates

Danny Ongais — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Danny Ongais start racing in Formula 1?
Danny Ongais started racing in Formula 1 in 1977.
Is Danny Ongais still racing in Formula 1?
Danny Ongais passed away in 2022. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1978.
What nationality is Danny Ongais?
Danny Ongais is American.
Which teams has Danny Ongais driven for in Formula 1?
Danny Ongais has driven for Penske, Ensign and Shadow in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Danny Ongais entered?
Danny Ongais has competed in 6 Formula 1 Grands Prix.