Sam Hanks F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Sam Hanks †

F1 career: 1950 - 1957

1
Win
5th
Best Quali
4
Podiums
4
Points Finishes

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthColumbus, Ohio
Date of BirthJul 13th 1914
Date of DeathJun 27th 1994: 79 years old
Season Entries8 (1950–1957)
Car Number9
Best Qualifying5th - 1952 Indianapolis 500
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries8
Grand Prix Starts8
Total Points20.00
Avg. Points per GP2.50
Grand Prix Wins1 (12,5%)
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid13.3
GP Podiums4 (50,0%)
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish4 (50,0%)
Avg. GP Position11.2
GP DNFs4 (50,0%)
Total GP Laps1.502

F1 Career Team History

Kurtis Kraft 1950-1956 Epperly 1957

Key Career Landmarks

Race1950 Indianapolis 500 35 years, 321 days35y, 321d1957 Indianapolis 500 42 years, 321 days42y, 321d
Win1957 Indianapolis 500 42 years, 321 days42y, 321donce so far
Podium1952 Indianapolis 500 37 years, 322 days37y, 322d1957 Indianapolis 500 42 years, 321 days42y, 321d
Points finish1952 Indianapolis 500 37 years, 322 days37y, 322d1957 Indianapolis 500 42 years, 321 days42y, 321d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

1st 1
2nd 1
3rd 2
11th 1
DNF 4
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

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Seasons

Sam Hanks Championship Results


8th
1957
7th
1956
51st
1955
46th
1954
14th
1953
12th
1952
46th
1951
62nd
1950

Sam Hanks F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1957 United States Epperly United States Offenhauser11001020008.008
1956 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10101020006.006
1955 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000013400.000
1954 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser20000039100.000
1953 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10011020002.002
1952 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10011020004.004
1951 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000013500.000
1950 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser1000004200.000
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Sam Hanks — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Sam Hanks start racing in Formula 1?
Sam Hanks started racing in Formula 1 in 1950.
Is Sam Hanks still racing in Formula 1?
Sam Hanks passed away in 1994. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1957.
How many Formula 1 races has Sam Hanks won?
Sam Hanks has won 1 Formula 1 race.
How many F1 podiums does Sam Hanks have?
Sam Hanks has finished on the podium 4 times in Formula 1.
When did Sam Hanks win their first F1 race?
Sam Hanks won their first Formula 1 race at the 1957 Indianapolis 500.
What nationality is Sam Hanks?
Sam Hanks is American.
Which teams has Sam Hanks driven for in Formula 1?
Sam Hanks has driven for Kurtis Kraft and Epperly in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Sam Hanks entered?
Sam Hanks has competed in 8 Formula 1 Grands Prix.