Gunnar Nilsson F1 Profile & Career Stats

Gunnar Nilsson F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver

Gunnar Nilsson †

F1 career: 1976 - 1977

1
Win
3rd
Best Quali
4
Podiums
1
Fastest Lap

Driver Profile

CountrySweden Sweden
Place of BirthHelsingborg
Date of BirthNov 20th 1948
Date of DeathOct 20th 1978: 29 years old
Season Entries2 (1976–1977)
Car Number6
Best Qualifying3rd - (2 times)
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries32
Grand Prix Starts31
Total Points31.00
Avg. Points per GP0.97
Grand Prix Wins1 (3,1%)
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid11.3
GP Podiums4 (12,5%)
GP Fastest Laps1 (3,1%)
GP Points Finish9 (28,1%)
Avg. GP Position7.1
GP DNFs18 (56,3%)
Total GP Laps1.316

F1 Career Team History

Team Lotus 1976-1977

Key Career Landmarks

Race1976 South African F1 Grand Prix1976 RSA F1 GP 27 years, 107 days27y, 107d1977 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1977 JPN F1 GP 28 years, 337 days28y, 337d
Win1977 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1977 BEL F1 GP 28 years, 197 days28y, 197donce so far
Podium1976 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1976 ESP F1 GP 27 years, 164 days27y, 164d1977 British F1 Grand Prix1977 GBR F1 GP 28 years, 238 days28y, 238d
Fastest lap1977 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1977 BEL F1 GP 28 years, 197 days28y, 197donce so far
Points finish1976 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1976 ESP F1 GP 27 years, 164 days27y, 164d1977 British F1 Grand Prix1977 GBR F1 GP 28 years, 238 days28y, 238d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

1st 1
3rd 3
4th 1
5th 3
6th 1
8th 1
12th 2
13th 1
DNF 18
DNS 1
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start

Performance Breakdown

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Seasons

Gunnar Nilsson Championship Results


8th
1977
10th
1976

Gunnar Nilsson F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1977 United Kingdom Team Lotus United States Ford161012080711.2520
1976 United Kingdom Team Lotus United States Ford150022050900.7311
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Gunnar Nilsson — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Gunnar Nilsson start racing in Formula 1?
Gunnar Nilsson started racing in Formula 1 in 1976.
Is Gunnar Nilsson still racing in Formula 1?
Gunnar Nilsson passed away in 1978. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1977.
How many Formula 1 races has Gunnar Nilsson won?
Gunnar Nilsson has won 1 Formula 1 race.
How many F1 podiums does Gunnar Nilsson have?
Gunnar Nilsson has finished on the podium 4 times in Formula 1.
When did Gunnar Nilsson win their first F1 race?
Gunnar Nilsson won their first Formula 1 race at the 1977 Belgian F1 GP.
What nationality is Gunnar Nilsson?
Gunnar Nilsson is Swedish.
How many F1 races has Gunnar Nilsson entered?
Gunnar Nilsson has competed in 32 Formula 1 Grands Prix.