--- description: "James Key's F1 record: 20 cars, 1 win, 2 poles, 23 podiums in 390 Grands Prix since 2006. Every car, title and record." title: "James Key: F1 Designer Stats, Cars & Wins" image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021AbuDhabiGrandPrixFridayGP2122_132117125A3258-1200x675.jpg --- [Skip to main content](#content) ![Change language](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo-mob.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-spa-header.jpg) [![Try F1 on Apple TV for 7 days](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/F1-Launch_Refresh2_Static_Affiliate_728x90_US-EN.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) - [Home](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) - [F1 News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/) - [F1 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[Sauber](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/sauber/), [Toro Rosso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/toro-rosso/), [Force India](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/force-india/), [Spyker](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/spyker-f1-team-information-statistics/), [Midland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/midland-f1-team-information-statistics/) | | Current F1 team | ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2) [Audi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/audi-f1-team-stats-info/) | | Ranking | [105th of 273](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/) all-time car designers | ## Wins per Team [McLaren 2020–2023 · 4 cars · 1 win](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) [Audi 2026 · 1 car · 0 wins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/audi-f1-team-stats-info/) [Sauber 2011–2025 · 4 cars · 0 wins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/sauber/) [Toro Rosso 2013–2018 · 6 cars · 0 wins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/toro-rosso/) [Force India 2008–2010 · 3 cars · 0 wins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/force-india/) [Spyker 2006–2007 · 2 cars · 0 wins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/spyker-f1-team-information-statistics/) [Midland 2006 · 1 car · 0 wins](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/midland-f1-team-information-statistics/) ## Key Career Landmarks FirstLast Car [Spyker M16](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/spyker-m16-specs-info/) 2006 [Audi R26](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/audi-r26-specs-facts/) 2026 Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/bh.svg?v=2)2006 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix2006 BHR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2006-formula-1-grand-prix-of-bahrain/) 34 years, 57 days34y, 57d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/sg.svg?v=2)2026 Singapore F1 Grand Prix2026 SGP F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-report-results-2026-singapore-formula-1-grand-prix/) 54 years, 270 days54y, 270d Pole [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)2009 Belgian F1 Grand Prix2009 BEL F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2009-formula-1-grand-prix-belgium/) 37 years, 228 days37y, 228d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ru.svg?v=2)2021 Russian F1 Grand Prix2021 RUS F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2021-russian-f1-grand-prix/) 49 years, 255 days49y, 255d Win [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)2021 Italian F1 Grand Prix2021 ITA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2021-italian-f1-grand-prix/) 49 years, 241 days49y, 241donce so far Podium [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/be.svg?v=2)2009 Belgian F1 Grand Prix2009 BEL F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-2009-formula-1-grand-prix-belgium/) 37 years, 228 days37y, 228d [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2)2025 British F1 Grand Prix2025 GBR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/2025-british-f1-grand-prix-results-report/) 53 years, 173 days53y, 173d ### F1 cars designed by James Key20 cars · 2006–2026 [All F1 cars →](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/) [![Audi R26](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/A265427_large-330x220.jpg)P82026![Audi logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Audi-F1-Team-logo-330x112.png)Audi R26Technical director**23** ptsAudi PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/audi-r26-specs-facts/) [![Sauber C45](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Italian-Grand-Prix-Friday-Aangepast-330x220.jpg)P92025![Sauber logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sabuer-F1-Team-logo.png)Sauber C45Technical director**1** podium**70** ptsFerrari PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/sauber-c45-specs-facts/) [![Sauber C44](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-Belgian-Grand-Prix-Saturday-330x220.jpg)P102024![Sauber logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sabuer-F1-Team-logo.png)Sauber C44Technical director**4** ptsFerrari PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/kick-sauber-c44-specs-facts/) [![McLaren MCL60](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1-friday-saopaolo-2023-330x220.jpg)P42023![McLaren logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/McLaren-F1-logo-330x181.png)McLaren MCL60Technical director**9** podiums**302** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-mcl60/) [![McLaren MCL36](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022AbuDhabiGrandPrixSundayGP2222_100422_ONZ3226-330x220.jpg)P52022![McLaren logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/McLaren-F1-logo-330x181.png)McLaren MCL36Technical director**1** podium**159** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-mcl36/) [![McLaren MCL35M](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021AbuDhabiGrandPrixFridayGP2122_132117125A3258-330x220.jpg)P42021![McLaren logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/McLaren-F1-logo-330x181.png)McLaren MCL35MTechnical director**1** win**275** ptsMercedes PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-mcl35m/) [![McLaren MCL35](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/46-post-season-test-yasmarina-330x220.jpg)P32020![McLaren logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/McLaren-F1-logo-330x181.png)McLaren MCL35Technical director**2** podiums**202** ptsRenault PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-mcl35/) [![Toro Rosso STR13](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/AP-1UVM75ZQ11W11_hires_jpeg_24bit_rgb-330x220.jpg)P92018![Toro Rosso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)Toro Rosso STR13Technical director**33** ptsHonda PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/toro-rosso-str13-specifications-information/) [![Toro Rosso STR12](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/P-20170415-00803_HiRes-JPEG-24bit-RGB-330x220.jpg)P72017![Toro Rosso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)Toro Rosso STR12Technical director**53** ptsRenault PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/toro-rosso-str12-specifications-information/) [![Toro Rosso STR11](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image20-330x182.jpg)P72016![Toro Rosso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)Toro Rosso STR11Technical director**63** ptsFerrari PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/toro-rosso-str11-specifications-information/) [![Toro Rosso STR10](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Toro-Rosso-STR10-330x78.jpg)P72015![Toro Rosso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)Toro Rosso STR10Technical director**67** ptsRenault PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/toro-rosso-str10-specifications-information/) [![Toro Rosso STR9](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Jean-Eric-Vergne-Toro-Rosso-STR9-F1-Fansite-03-330x186.jpg)P72014![Toro Rosso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)Toro Rosso STR9Technical director**30** ptsRenault PU](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/toro-rosso-str9-specifications-information/) [![Toro Rosso STR8](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Toro-Rosso-STR8-F1-Fansite.com_12-330x212.jpg)P82013![Toro Rosso](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/it.svg?v=2)Toro Rosso STR8Technical director**33** ptsFerrari engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/toro-rosso-str8-specifications-information/) [![Sauber C31](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/F1-Fansite.com-HD-Wallpaper-2012-Malaysia-F1-GP_02-330x186.jpg)P62012![Sauber logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sabuer-F1-Team-logo.png)Sauber C31Technical director**4** podiums**126** ptsFerrari engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/sauber-c31/) [![Sauber C30](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/F1-Fansite.com-HD-Wallpaper-2011-F1-Testing_09-330x186.jpg)P72011![Sauber logo](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sabuer-F1-Team-logo.png)Sauber C30Technical director**44** ptsFerrari engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/sauber-c30-specifications-information/) [![Force India VJM03](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/F1-Fansite.com-HD-Wallpaper-2010-Hungary-F1-GP_22-330x186.jpg)P72010![Force India](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/in.svg?v=2)Force India VJM03Technical director**68** ptsMercedes engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/force-india-vjm03-specs-info/) [![Force India VJM02](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/F1-Fansite.com-HD-Wallpaper-2009-Japan-F1-GP_14-330x206.jpg)P92009![Force India](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/in.svg?v=2)Force India VJM02Technical director**1** podium**13** ptsMercedes engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/force-india-vjm02-specs-info/) [![Force India VJM01](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/222-Large-330x220.jpg)P102008![Force India](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/in.svg?v=2)Force India VJM01Technical director**0** ptsFerrari engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/force-india-vjm01-specs-info/) [![Spyker F8-VII](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/F1-Fansite.com-25202007-2520HD-2520wallpaper-2520F1-2520car-2520launch_21-293x220.jpg)P102007![Spyker](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/nl.svg?v=2)Spyker F8-VIITechnical director**0** ptsFerrari engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/spyker-f8-vii-specs-info/) [![Spyker M16](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/Christijan-Albers-Spyker-MF1-2006-French-F1-GP-330x186.jpg)P102006![Midland](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ru.svg?v=2)Spyker M16Technical director**0** ptsToyota engine](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/spyker-m16-specs-info/) Stats current as of: 16 Oct 2026 James Key is credited with 20 Formula 1 cars for [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/), [Audi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/audi-f1-team-stats-info/) and [Sauber](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/sauber/) since 2006. Those cars won 1 Grand Prix. The most successful was the [McLaren MCL35M](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-mcl35m/), with 1 win. James Key ranks 105th of 273 in the [all-time F1 car designer ranking](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/). ## James Key: Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Key still designing F1 cars in 2026? Yes. James Key is credited with the Audi R26, the Audi car for the 2026 Formula 1 season.
How old is James Key? James Key, the Formula 1 designer from United Kingdom, was born on 14 January 1972 and is 54 years old.
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