John Love F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

John Love †

F1 career: 1962 - 1972

2nd
Best Finish
5th
Best Quali
1
Podium
1
Points Finish

Driver Profile

CountryZimbabwe Zimbabwe
Place of BirthBulawayo, Southern Rhodesia
Date of BirthDec 7th 1924
Date of DeathApr 25th 2005: 80 years old
Season Entries10 (1962–1965, 1967–1972)
Car Number27
Best Qualifying5th - 1967 South African F1 GP
Best Result2nd - 1967 South African F1 GP
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries10
Grand Prix Starts9
Total Points6.00
Avg. Points per GP0.60
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid14.4
GP Podiums1 (10,0%)
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish1 (10,0%)
Avg. GP Position8.7
GP DNFs4 (40,0%)
Total GP Laps545

F1 Career Team History

Cooper-Climax 1962-1965, 1967 Brabham 1968 Team Lotus 1969-1970 March 1971 Surtees 1972

Key Career Landmarks

Race1962 South African F1 Grand Prix1962 RSA F1 GP 38 years, 22 days38y, 22d1972 South African F1 Grand Prix1972 RSA F1 GP 47 years, 88 days47y, 88d
Podium1967 South African F1 Grand Prix1967 RSA F1 GP 42 years, 26 days42y, 26donce so far
Points finish1967 South African F1 Grand Prix1967 RSA F1 GP 42 years, 26 days42y, 26donce so far

F1 Career Finishing Positions

2nd 1
8th 2
9th 2
DNF 4
DNQ 1
DNF Did Not FinishDNQ Did Not Qualify

Performance Breakdown

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Finish Rate
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Seasons

John Love Championship Results


34th
1972
44th
1971
29th
1970
33rd
1969
25th
1968
11th
1967
38th
1965
40th
1964
24th
1963
22nd
1962

 

John Love F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1972 United Kingdom Surtees United States Ford1000007300.000
1971 United Kingdom March United States Ford1000003000.000
1970 United Kingdom Team Lotus United States Ford1000007800.000
1969 United Kingdom Team Lotus United States Ford1000003100.000
1968 United Kingdom Brabham Australia Repco1000007500.000
1967 United Kingdom Cooper-Climax United Kingdom Climax1010108006.006
1965 United Kingdom Cooper-Climax United Kingdom Climax1000002000.000
1963 United Kingdom Cooper-Climax United Kingdom Climax1000008000.000
1962 United Kingdom Cooper-Climax United Kingdom Climax1000007800.000
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John Love — Frequently Asked Questions

When did John Love start racing in Formula 1?
John Love started racing in Formula 1 in 1962.
Is John Love still racing in Formula 1?
John Love passed away in 2005. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1972.
How many F1 podiums does John Love have?
John Love has finished on the podium 1 time in Formula 1.
Where is John Love from?
John Love is from Zimbabwe.
Which teams has John Love driven for in Formula 1?
John Love has driven for Cooper-Climax, Brabham, Team Lotus, March and Surtees in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has John Love entered?
John Love has competed in 10 Formula 1 Grands Prix.