Innes Ireland F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Innes Ireland †
F1 career: 1959 - 1966
Driver Profile
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Place of Birth | Mytholmroyd, Yorkshire |
| Date of Birth | Jun 12th 1930 |
| Date of Death | Oct 22nd 1993: 63 years old |
| Season Entries | 8 (1959–1966) |
| Car Number | 10 |
| Best Qualifying | 2nd - 1960 Argentine F1 GP |
| Last F1 car | BRM P83 (1966) |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 55 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 52 |
| Total Points | 47.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.85 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 1 (1,8%) |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Front Row Starts | 1 (1,8%) |
| Avg. GP Grid | 9.3 |
| GP Podiums | 4 (7,3%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 1 (1,8%) |
| GP Points Finish | 14 (25,5%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 6.9 |
| GP DNFs | 25 (45,5%) |
| Total GP Laps | 2.311 |
| Laps Led | 43 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1959 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1959 NED F1 GP 28 years, 353 days28y, 353d
1966 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1966 MEX F1 GP 36 years, 133 days36y, 133d
1959 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1959 NED F1 GP 28 years, 353 days28y, 353d1966 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1966 MEX F1 GP 36 years, 133 days36y, 133dPodium1960 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1960 NED F1 GP 29 years, 360 days29y, 360d
1961 USA F1 Grand Prix1961 USA F1 GP 31 years, 118 days31y, 118d
1960 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1960 NED F1 GP 29 years, 360 days29y, 360d1961 USA F1 Grand Prix1961 USA F1 GP 31 years, 118 days31y, 118d
Points finish1959 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1959 NED F1 GP 28 years, 353 days28y, 353d
1964 Italian F1 Grand Prix1964 ITA F1 GP 34 years, 86 days34y, 86d
1959 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1959 NED F1 GP 28 years, 353 days28y, 353d1964 Italian F1 Grand Prix1964 ITA F1 GP 34 years, 86 days34y, 86dF1 Career Finishing Positions
1st
1
2nd
2
3rd
1
4th
3
5th
4
6th
2
7th
1
8th
1
9th
3
10th
4
12th
1
13th
1
16th
1
DNF
25
WD
2
DNS
3
DNF Did Not FinishWD WithdrawnDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Innes Ireland Championship Results
Innes Ireland F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Lead | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 |
BRM |
BRM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1965 |
 Team Lotus |
BRM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 247 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1964 |
BRP |
BRM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 379 | 0 | 0 | 0.57 | 4 |
| 1963 |
BRPTeam Lotus |
BRM BRM | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 288 | 0 | 0 | 0.67 | 6 |
| 1962 |
Team Lotus |
Climax | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 417 | 0 | 0 | 0.25 | 2 |
| 1961 |
Team Lotus |
Climax | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 239 | 0 | 42 | 2.00 | 12 |
| 1960 |
Team Lotus |
Climax | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 466 | 1 | 1 | 2.25 | 18 |
| 1959 |
Team Lotus |
Climax | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 0.83 | 5 |
Cars
Innes Ireland F1 cars9 cars · 1959–1966All F1 cars →
Races
Wins
Podiums
Teammates
Innes Ireland — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Innes Ireland start racing in Formula 1?
Innes Ireland started racing in Formula 1 in 1959.
Is Innes Ireland still racing in Formula 1?
Innes Ireland passed away in 1993. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1966.
How many Formula 1 races has Innes Ireland won?
Innes Ireland has won 1 Formula 1 race.
How many F1 podiums does Innes Ireland have?
Innes Ireland has finished on the podium 4 times in Formula 1.
When did Innes Ireland win their first F1 race?
Innes Ireland won their first Formula 1 race at the 1961 USA F1 GP.
What nationality is Innes Ireland?
Innes Ireland is British.
Which teams has Innes Ireland driven for in Formula 1?
Innes Ireland has driven for BRP, Team Lotus and BRM in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Innes Ireland entered?
Innes Ireland has competed in 55 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
