Slim Borgudd
born 25 Nov 1946 · raced 1981–1982
Swedish musician and racing driver Slim Borgudd entered Formula 1 at the relatively late age of 34, making his debut with ATS in 1981. Known for his distinctive beard and a sponsorship deal linked to the band ABBA, Borgudd competed in 10 Grands Prix. While he scored only a single championship point, his presence added a unique, charismatic note to the paddock, marking him as one of F1's more unconventional personalities. After his brief F1 stint, he continued a successful career in truck racing.
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| No matches for “”. | |||
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Michele Alboreto3 shared races · Compare with Michele Alboreto (1982)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Michele Alboreto vs Slim Borgudd | 3–0 |
19823 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix West | Tyrrell | 24 | P10 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 21 | P7 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 23 | P16 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1981 (1 season)▾
198112 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Palace Grand Prix | ATS | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | ATS | 21 | Spun off | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | ATS | 21 | Spun off | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | ATS | 23 | P10 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | ATS | 21 | Brakes | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | ATS | 28 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | ATS | 21 | P6 | 1 |
| French Grand Prix | ATS | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | ATS | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | ATS | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | ATS | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| San Marino Grand Prix | ATS | 24 | P13 | 0 |