George Fonder F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

George Fonder †

F1 career: 1952 - 1954

15th
Best Finish
13th
Best Quali
0
Career Points
2
GP Starts

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthElmhurst, Pennsylvania
Date of BirthJun 22nd 1917
Date of DeathJun 14th 1958: 40 years old
Season Entries2 (1952, 1954)
Car Number71
Best Qualifying13th - 1952 Indianapolis 500
Best Result15th - 1952 Indianapolis 500
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries2
Grand Prix Starts2
Total Points0.00
Avg. Points per GP0.00
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid24.0
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish0
Avg. GP Position21.7
GP DNFs1 (50,0%)
Total GP Laps491

F1 Career Team History

Sherman 1952 Schroeder 1954 Kurtis Kraft 1954

Key Career Landmarks

Race1952 Indianapolis 500 34 years, 343 days34y, 343d1954 Indianapolis 500 36 years, 343 days36y, 343d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

15th 1
19th 1
DNF 1
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

Finish Rate
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Seasons

George Fonder Championship Results


65th
1954
62nd
1952

 

George Fonder F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1954 United States Kurtis Kraft
United States Schroeder		 United States Offenhauser
United States Offenhauser		20000029400.000
1952 United States Sherman United States Offenhauser10000019700.000
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Teammates

George Fonder — Frequently Asked Questions

When did George Fonder start racing in Formula 1?
George Fonder started racing in Formula 1 in 1952.
Is George Fonder still racing in Formula 1?
George Fonder passed away in 1958. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1954.
What nationality is George Fonder?
George Fonder is American.
Which teams has George Fonder driven for in Formula 1?
George Fonder has driven for Sherman, Kurtis Kraft and Schroeder in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has George Fonder entered?
George Fonder has competed in 2 Formula 1 Grands Prix.