Johnny Claes F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Johnny Claes †
F1 career: 1950 - 1955
Driver Profile
| Country |  Belgium |
| Place of Birth | London, UK |
| Date of Birth | Aug 11th 1916 |
| Date of Death | Feb 3rd 1956: 39 years old |
| Season Entries | 5 (1950–1953, 1955) |
| Car Number | 38 |
| Best Qualifying | 10th - 1953 Belgian F1 GP |
| Best Result | 7th - (2 times) |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 25 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 23 |
| Total Points | 0.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.00 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 17.0 |
| GP Podiums | 0 |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 0 |
| Avg. GP Position | 10.4 |
| GP DNFs | 10 (40,0%) |
| Total GP Laps | 900 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1950 British F1 Grand Prix1950 GBR F1 GP 33 years, 275 days33y, 275d
1955 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1955 NED F1 GP 38 years, 312 days38y, 312d
1950 British F1 Grand Prix1950 GBR F1 GP 33 years, 275 days33y, 275d1955 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1955 NED F1 GP 38 years, 312 days38y, 312dF1 Career Finishing Positions
7th
2
8th
2
10th
2
11th
3
12th
1
13th
2
14th
1
DNF
9
NC
1
DNQ
1
DNS
1
DNF Did Not FinishNC Not ClassifiedDNQ Did Not QualifyDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Johnny Claes Championship Results
Johnny Claes F1 Seasons Summary
Races
Teammates
Johnny Claes — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Johnny Claes start racing in Formula 1?
Johnny Claes started racing in Formula 1 in 1950.
Is Johnny Claes still racing in Formula 1?
Johnny Claes passed away in 1956. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1955.
What nationality is Johnny Claes?
Johnny Claes is Belgian.
Which teams has Johnny Claes driven for in Formula 1?
Johnny Claes has driven for Talbot-Lago, Simca, Gordini, HWM, Connaught, Maserati and Ferrari in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Johnny Claes entered?
Johnny Claes has competed in 25 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
