Roy Salvadori F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Roy Salvadori †
F1 career: 1952 - 1962
Driver Profile
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Place of Birth | Dovercourt, Essex |
| Date of Birth | May 12th 1922 |
| Date of Death | Jun 3rd 2012: 90 years old |
| Season Entries | 11 (1952–1962) |
| Car Number | 26 |
| Best Qualifying | 2nd - 1959 British F1 GP |
| Best Result | 2nd - 1958 German F1 GP |
F1 Career Team History
Full Career Statistics
Key Career Landmarks
Race1952 British F1 Grand Prix1952 GBR F1 GP 30 years, 68 days30y, 68d
1962 South African F1 Grand Prix1962 RSA F1 GP 40 years, 231 days40y, 231d
1952 British F1 Grand Prix1952 GBR F1 GP 30 years, 68 days30y, 68d1962 South African F1 Grand Prix1962 RSA F1 GP 40 years, 231 days40y, 231dPodium1958 British F1 Grand Prix1958 GBR F1 GP 36 years, 68 days36y, 68d
1958 German F1 Grand Prix1958 GER F1 GP 36 years, 83 days36y, 83d
1958 British F1 Grand Prix1958 GBR F1 GP 36 years, 68 days36y, 68d1958 German F1 Grand Prix1958 GER F1 GP 36 years, 83 days36y, 83dPoints finish1957 British F1 Grand Prix1957 GBR F1 GP 35 years, 69 days35y, 69d
1961 Italian F1 Grand Prix1961 ITA F1 GP 39 years, 121 days39y, 121d
1957 British F1 Grand Prix1957 GBR F1 GP 35 years, 69 days35y, 69d1961 Italian F1 Grand Prix1961 ITA F1 GP 39 years, 121 days39y, 121dF1 Career Finishing Positions
2nd
1
3rd
1
4th
1
5th
2
6th
5
7th
1
8th
4
9th
1
10th
1
11th
2
DNF
28
WD
1
DNQ
1
DNS
2
DNF Did Not FinishWD WithdrawnDNQ Did Not QualifyDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Roy Salvadori Championship Results
36th
1962
17th
1961
32nd
1960
20th
1959
4th
1958
18th
1957
41st
1956
76th
1955
85th
1954
92nd
1953
41st
1952
Roy Salvadori F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 |
Lola |
Climax | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 213 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1961 |
Cooper-Climax |
Climax | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 279 | 0 | 0.40 | 2 |
| 1960 |
Aston Martin Cooper-Climax |
Aston Martin Climax | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 148 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1959 |
Aston Martin Cooper-Climax |
Aston Martin Maserati | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 306 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1958 |
Cooper-Climax |
Climax | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 439 | 0 | 1.67 | 15 |
| 1957 |
Cooper-Climax Vanwall |
Climax Vanwall | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0 | 0.50 | 2 |
| 1956 |
Maserati |
Maserati | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1955 |
Maserati |
Maserati | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1954 |
Maserati |
Maserati | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1953 |
Connaught |
Lea-Francis | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1952 |
Ferrari |
Ferrari | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Races
Podiums
Teammates
Roy Salvadori — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Roy Salvadori start racing in Formula 1?
Roy Salvadori started racing in Formula 1 in 1952.
Is Roy Salvadori still racing in Formula 1?
Roy Salvadori passed away in 2012. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1962.
How many F1 podiums does Roy Salvadori have?
Roy Salvadori has finished on the podium 2 times in Formula 1.
What nationality is Roy Salvadori?
Roy Salvadori is British.
Which teams has Roy Salvadori driven for in Formula 1?
Roy Salvadori has driven for Ferrari, Connaught, Maserati, Vanwall, BRM, Aston Martin, Cooper-Climax and Lola in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Roy Salvadori entered?
Roy Salvadori has competed in 51 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
