José Froilán González
born 5 Oct 1922 · raced 1950–1960
José Froilán González, affectionately known as "El Cabezón" (The Big Head) for his stature, was an Argentine racing legend and a pioneer in Formula 1. He etched his name in history by delivering Ferrari their very first Grand Prix victory at Silverstone in 1951, a pivotal moment for the Scuderia. A powerful, if somewhat portly, driver, González was renowned for his aggressive yet effective style, capable of taming the era's demanding machinery. His career spanned 26 races, yielding 2 wins and 15 podiums, leaving an indelible mark as a formidable competitor in the sport's early years.
All-time records
Where José Froilán González ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 10th in Best F1 Points per Race Average (11.58 points per race)
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 2 | 11 | 56.64 | 15 |
| Maserati | 0 | 4 | 21 | 9 |
| Talbot-Lago | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vanwall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 5.17 | 3 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 2 | 4.91 | 4 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 1.75 | 4 |
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.
- Mike Hawthorn7 shared races · Compare with Mike Hawthorn (1954)
- Maurice Trintignant7 shared races · Compare with Maurice Trintignant (1954)
- Juan Fangio5 shared races · Compare with Juan Fangio (1953)
- Alberto Ascari5 shared races · Compare with Alberto Ascari (1951)
- Luigi Villoresi5 shared races · Compare with Luigi Villoresi (1951)
- Felice Bonetto4 shared races · Compare with Felice Bonetto (1953)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | José Froilán González vs Maurice Trintignant | 5–2 | |
| 1954 | José Froilán González vs Mike Hawthorn | 4–1 | |
| 1953 | Juan Fangio vs José Froilán González | 3–2 | |
| 1953 | Felice Bonetto vs José Froilán González | 0–3 | |
| 1951 | José Froilán González vs Luigi Villoresi | 5–0 | |
| 1951 | Alberto Ascari vs José Froilán González | 2–2 | |
| 1951 | José Froilán González vs Piero Taruffi | 3–0 |
19601 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | P10 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1950–1957 (8 seasons)▾
19571 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 10 | P5 | 1 |
19562 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Grand Prix | Vanwall | 6 | Transmission | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 5 | Engine | 0 |
19551 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P2 | 2 |
19547 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 13 | P3 | 3 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P2 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P2 | 3 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P1 | 8.14 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P4 | 1.5 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Engine | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P3 | 5 |
19535 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 2 | P4 | 3.5 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 5 | P3 | 4 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 3 | Throttle | 1 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Maserati | 13 | P3 | 2 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Maserati | 5 | Axle | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 5 | P3 | 4 |
19521 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 5 | P2 | 6.5 |
19516 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P2 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | P1 | 8 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P2 | 3 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Talbot-Lago | 13 | Oil pump | 0 |
19502 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 8 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Maserati | 3 | Accident | 0 |