John Fitch F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

John Fitch †

F1 career: 1953 - 1955

9th
Best Finish
20th
Best Quali
0
Career Points
2
GP Starts

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthIndianapolis, Indiana
Date of BirthAug 4th 1917
Date of DeathOct 31st 2012: 95 years old
Season Entries2 (1953, 1955)
Car Number40
Best Qualifying20th - 1955 Italian F1 GP
Best Result9th - 1955 Italian F1 GP
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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 Grid23.0
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish0
Avg. GP Position9.0
GP DNFs1 (50,0%)
Total GP Laps60

F1 Career Team History

HWM 1953 Maserati 1955

Key Career Landmarks

Race1953 Italian F1 Grand Prix1953 ITA F1 GP 36 years, 40 days36y, 40d1955 Italian F1 Grand Prix1955 ITA F1 GP 38 years, 38 days38y, 38d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

9th 1
DNF 1
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

Finish Rate
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Seasons

John Fitch Championship Results


40th
1955
105th
1953

 

John Fitch F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1955 Italy Maserati Italy Maserati1000004600.000
1953 United Kingdom HWM United Kingdom Alta1000001400.000
Races
Teammates

John Fitch — Frequently Asked Questions

When did John Fitch start racing in Formula 1?
John Fitch started racing in Formula 1 in 1953.
Is John Fitch still racing in Formula 1?
John Fitch passed away in 2012. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1955.
What nationality is John Fitch?
John Fitch is American.
Which teams has John Fitch driven for in Formula 1?
John Fitch has driven for HWM and Maserati in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has John Fitch entered?
John Fitch has competed in 2 Formula 1 Grands Prix.