Vic Elford
born 10 Jun 1935 · raced 1968–1971
Vic Elford, a versatile British racer, made his mark across various disciplines, including a brief but notable stint in Formula 1. Primarily known for his prowess in sports car racing and rallying, Elford's F1 appearances demonstrated his adaptability and raw speed. Although he competed in just a handful of Grands Prix, his natural talent was evident, finishing fourth at the 1968 French Grand Prix. His career underscored the era's fluid boundaries between racing categories, where top drivers often excelled in multiple forms of motorsport.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper-BRM | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| McLaren-Ford | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Cooper-Maserati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BRM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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.
- Lucien Bianchi4 shared races · Compare with Lucien Bianchi (1968)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Lucien Bianchi vs Vic Elford | 2–2 |
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19711 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Grand Prix | BRM | 18 | P11 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1968–1969 (2 seasons)▾
19695 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Grand Prix | McLaren-Ford | 6 | Accident | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | McLaren-Ford | 11 | P6 | 1 |
| French Grand Prix | McLaren-Ford | 10 | P5 | 2 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren-Ford | 15 | P10 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Cooper-Maserati | 16 | P7 | 0 |
19687 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | Cooper-BRM | 17 | P8 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Cooper-BRM | 17 | Engine | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Cooper-BRM | 16 | P5 | 2 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Cooper-BRM | 20 | Accident | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Cooper-BRM | 5 | Accident | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Cooper-BRM | 7 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Cooper-BRM | 17 | P4 | 3 |