Mark Donohue
born 18 Mar 1937 · raced 1971–1975
14Races
0Wins
1Podiums
6Top 10s
7.38Avg Position
17Avg Grid Pos
Mark Donohue was an American racing prodigy, celebrated for his exceptional analytical approach and engineering prowess that often saw him developing his own race-winning machinery. Though his Formula 1 career was brief, his success in other disciplines, including the Indy 500 and Can-Am, cemented his legacy as one of the most versatile and brilliant drivers of his era. He competed in just 14 Grands Prix, securing 1 podiums. Donohue tragically lost his life following an accident at the 1975 Austrian Grand Prix, a profound loss for motorsport.
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Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
197512 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian Grand Prix | March | 20 | Accident | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | March | 19 | Tyre | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | March | 15 | P5 | 2 |
| French Grand Prix | Penske | 18 | Transmission | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Penske | 18 | P8 | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Penske | 16 | P5 | 2 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Penske | 21 | P11 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Penske | 16 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Penske | 17 | Accident | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Penske | 18 | P8 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Penske | 15 | Handling | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Penske | 16 | P7 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1971–1974 (2 seasons)▾
19742 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Penske | 14 | Suspension | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Penske | 24 | P12 | 0 |
19711 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 8 | P3 | 4 |