Les Leston F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Les Leston †

F1 career: 1956 - 1957

DNF
Best Finish
12th
Best Quali
0
Career Points
2
GP Starts

Driver Profile

CountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Place of BirthBulwell, Nottinghamshire
Date of BirthDec 16th 1920
Date of DeathMay 13th 2012: 91 years old
Season Entries2 (1956–1957)
Car Number16
Best Qualifying12th - 1957 British F1 GP
Best Result15th - 1957 British F1 GP
Last F1 carBRM P25 (1957)
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries3
Grand Prix Starts2
Total Points0.00
Avg. Points per GP0.00
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid10.7
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish0
Avg. GP Position
GP DNFs2 (66,7%)
Total GP Laps50

F1 Career Team History

Connaught 1956 Cooper-Climax 1957 BRM 1957

Key Career Landmarks

Race1956 Italian F1 Grand Prix1956 ITA F1 GP 35 years, 261 days35y, 261d1957 British F1 Grand Prix1957 GBR F1 GP 36 years, 216 days36y, 216d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

DNF 2
DNQ 1
DNF Did Not FinishDNQ Did Not Qualify

Performance Breakdown

No performance data available.

Stats current as of:

Seasons

Les Leston Championship Results


72nd
1957
81st
1956

 

Les Leston F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1957 United Kingdom BRM United Kingdom BRM1000004400.000
1956 United Kingdom Connaught United Kingdom Alta100000600.000
Races
Teammates

Les Leston — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Les Leston start racing in Formula 1?
Les Leston started racing in Formula 1 in 1956.
Is Les Leston still racing in Formula 1?
Les Leston passed away in 2012. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1957.
What nationality is Les Leston?
Les Leston is British.
Which teams has Les Leston driven for in Formula 1?
Les Leston has driven for Connaught, BRM and Cooper-Climax in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Les Leston entered?
Les Leston has competed in 3 Formula 1 Grands Prix.