Karl Kling F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Karl Kling †

F1 career: 1954 - 1955

2nd
Best Finish
2nd
Best Quali
2
Podiums
1
Fastest Lap

Driver Profile

CountryGermany Germany
Place of BirthGießen
Date of BirthSep 16th 1910
Date of DeathMar 18th 2003: 92 years old
Season Entries2 (1954–1955)
Car Number12
Best Qualifying2nd - 1954 French F1 GP
Best Result2nd - 1954 French F1 GP
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries11
Grand Prix Starts11
Total Points17.00
Avg. Points per GP1.55
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Front Row Starts1 (9,1%)
Avg. GP Grid7.0
GP Podiums2 (18,2%)
GP Fastest Laps1 (9,1%)
GP Points Finish5 (45,5%)
Avg. GP Position4.2
GP DNFs7 (63,6%)
Total GP Laps583

F1 Career Team History

Mercedes 1954-1955

Key Career Landmarks

Race1954 French F1 Grand Prix1954 FRA F1 GP 43 years, 291 days43y, 291d1955 Italian F1 Grand Prix1955 ITA F1 GP 44 years, 360 days44y, 360d
Podium1954 French F1 Grand Prix1954 FRA F1 GP 43 years, 291 days43y, 291d1955 British F1 Grand Prix1955 GBR F1 GP 44 years, 303 days44y, 303d
Fastest lap1954 German F1 Grand Prix1954 GER F1 GP 43 years, 319 days43y, 319donce so far
Points finish1954 French F1 Grand Prix1954 FRA F1 GP 43 years, 291 days43y, 291d1955 British F1 Grand Prix1955 GBR F1 GP 44 years, 303 days44y, 303d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

2nd 1
4th 2
5th 1
7th 1
DNF 7
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

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Seasons

Karl Kling Championship Results


11th
1955
5th
1954

 

Karl Kling F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1955 Germany Mercedes Germany Mercedes60011026000.835
1954 Germany Mercedes Germany Mercedes60101032312.0012
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Karl Kling — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Karl Kling start racing in Formula 1?
Karl Kling started racing in Formula 1 in 1954.
Is Karl Kling still racing in Formula 1?
Karl Kling passed away in 2003. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1955.
How many F1 podiums does Karl Kling have?
Karl Kling has finished on the podium 2 times in Formula 1.
What nationality is Karl Kling?
Karl Kling is German.
How many F1 races has Karl Kling entered?
Karl Kling has competed in 11 Formula 1 Grands Prix.