Jo Bonnier
Joakim Bonnier was a Swedish nobleman and versatile racer whose career spanned from sports cars to Formula 1. He achieved a significant milestone by winning the 1959 Dutch Grand Prix, marking BRM's first-ever Formula 1 victory. Known for his gentlemanly demeanor off-track and fierce competitive spirit on it, Bonnier competed in 109 Grands Prix, securing 1 podium finishes and 1 pole positions. Beyond his driving, he was instrumental in establishing the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), advocating for improved safety standards in an era of perilous racing.
109Races
1Wins
1Podiums
51Top 10s
11.95Avg Position
11.63Avg Grid Pos
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRM | 1 | 1 | 17 | 17 |
| Cooper-Climax | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 |
| Porsche | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
| Cooper-Maserati | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 |
| Honda | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| McLaren-BRM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Brabham-Climax | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| McLaren-Ford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brabham-BRM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lotus-Ford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 0 | 0.83 | 6 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0.14 | 14 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 1 | 0.8 | 10 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0.6 | 10 |
| Aintree | 0 | 0.5 | 4 |
| Nürburgring | 0 | 0.3 | 10 |
| Watkins Glen | 0 | 0.2 | 10 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 0.2 | 10 |
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Brands Hatch | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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