Ken Downing F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Ken Downing †

F1 career: 1952

9th
Best Finish
5th
Best Quali
0
Career Points
2
GP Starts

Driver Profile

CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Place of BirthChesterton, Staffordshire
Date of BirthDec 5th 1917
Date of DeathMay 3rd 2004: 86 years old
Season Entries1 (Rookie)
Car Number22
Best Qualifying5th - 1952 British F1 GP
Best Result9th - 1952 British F1 GP
Last F1 carConnaught A (1952)
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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 Grid9.0
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish0
Avg. GP Position9.0
GP DNFs1 (50,0%)
Total GP Laps109

F1 Career Team History

Connaught 1952

Key Career Landmarks

Race1952 British F1 Grand Prix1952 GBR F1 GP 34 years, 227 days34y, 227d1952 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1952 NED F1 GP 34 years, 256 days34y, 256d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

9th 1
DNF 1
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

Finish Rate
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Seasons

Ken Downing Championship Results


43rd
1952

 

Ken Downing F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1952 United Kingdom Connaught United Kingdom Lea-Francis20000010900.000
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Teammates

Ken Downing — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Ken Downing start racing in Formula 1?
Ken Downing started racing in Formula 1 in 1952.
Is Ken Downing still racing in Formula 1?
Ken Downing passed away in 2004. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1952.
What nationality is Ken Downing?
Ken Downing is British.
How many F1 races has Ken Downing entered?
Ken Downing has competed in 2 Formula 1 Grands Prix.