Don Branson F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Don Branson †

F1 career: 1959 - 1960

4th
Best Finish
8th
Best Quali
1
Points Finish
3
Career Points

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthRantoul
Date of BirthJun 2nd 1920
Date of DeathNov 12th 1966: 46 years old
Season Entries2 (1959–1960)
Car Number7
Best Qualifying8th - 1960 Indianapolis 500
Best Result4th - 1960 Indianapolis 500
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries2
Grand Prix Starts2
Total Points3.00
Avg. Points per GP1.50
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid9.0
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish1 (50,0%)
Avg. GP Position14.0
GP DNFs1 (50,0%)
Total GP Laps312

F1 Career Team History

Phillips 1959-1960

Key Career Landmarks

Race1959 Indianapolis 500 38 years, 362 days38y, 362d1960 Indianapolis 500 39 years, 363 days39y, 363d
Points finish1960 Indianapolis 500 39 years, 363 days39y, 363donce so far

F1 Career Finishing Positions

4th 1
DNF 1
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

Points Finish Rate
Top 5 Finish Rate
Finish Rate
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Seasons

Don Branson Championship Results


21st
1960
56th
1959

 

Don Branson F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1960 United States Phillips United States Offenhauser10000020003.003
1959 United States Phillips United States Offenhauser10000011200.000
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Teammates

Don Branson — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Don Branson start racing in Formula 1?
Don Branson started racing in Formula 1 in 1959.
Is Don Branson still racing in Formula 1?
Don Branson passed away in 1966. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1960.
What nationality is Don Branson?
Don Branson is American.
How many F1 races has Don Branson entered?
Don Branson has competed in 2 Formula 1 Grands Prix.