Shinji Nakano F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Shinji Nakano

F1 career: 1997 - 1998

6th
Best Finish
12th
Best Quali
2
Points Finishes
2
Career Points

Driver Profile

CountryJapan Japan
Place of BirthOsaka
Date of BirthApr 1st 1971: 55 years old
Season Entries2 (1997–1998)
Car Number22
Best Qualifying12th - 1997 French F1 GP
Best Result6th - (2 times)
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F1 Career Team History

Prost 1997 Minardi 1998

Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries33
Grand Prix Starts33
Total Points2.00
Avg. Points per GP0.06
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid18.1
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish2 (6,1%)
Avg. GP Position10.5
GP DNFs17 (51,5%)
Total GP Laps1.493

Key Career Landmarks

Race1997 Australian F1 Grand Prix1997 AUS F1 GP 25 years, 342 days25y, 342d1998 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1998 JPN F1 GP 27 years, 214 days27y, 214d
Points finish1997 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1997 CAN F1 GP 26 years, 75 days26y, 75d1997 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix1997 HUN F1 GP 26 years, 131 days26y, 131d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

6th 2
7th 3
8th 2
9th 1
10th 1
11th 2
13th 1
14th 2
15th 2
DNF 17
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

Points Finish Rate
Finish Rate
Stats current as of:

Seasons

Shinji Nakano Championship Results


18th
1998
18th
1997

 

Shinji Nakano F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1998 Italy Minardi United States Ford160000077400.000
1997 France Prost Japan Mugen-Honda170000071900.122
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Teammates

Shinji Nakano — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Shinji Nakano start racing in Formula 1?
Shinji Nakano started racing in Formula 1 in 1997.
Is Shinji Nakano still racing in Formula 1?
No, Shinji Nakano last competed in Formula 1 in 1998.
What nationality is Shinji Nakano?
Shinji Nakano is Japanese.
Which teams has Shinji Nakano driven for in Formula 1?
Shinji Nakano has driven for Prost and Minardi in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Shinji Nakano entered?
Shinji Nakano has competed in 33 Formula 1 Grands Prix.