Innes Ireland
born 12 Jun 1930 · raced 1959–1966
50Races
1Wins
4Podiums
23Top 10s
6.88Avg Position
10.18Avg Grid Pos
Innes Ireland was a charismatic Scottish racing driver known for his flamboyant style both on and off the track. He was a key figure in the early years of the Lotus Formula 1 team, delivering their first Grand Prix victory at the 1961 United States Grand Prix. Ireland competed in 50 Grands Prix, securing 1 win and 4 podium finishes, often pushing his machinery to (and sometimes beyond) its limits. His career was marked by both flashes of brilliance and occasional misfortune, but he remained a beloved character in the paddock.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Lotus | 0 | 3 | 23 | 14 |
| Lotus-Climax | 1 | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| BRP | 0 | 0 | 10 | 12 |
| Lotus-BRM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| BRM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 2.4 | 5 |
| Watkins Glen | 1 | 1.8 | 5 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0.83 | 6 |
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 0.75 | 4 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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.
- Jim Clark12 shared races · Compare with Jim Clark (1961)
- Richard Attwood5 shared races · Compare with Richard Attwood (1965)
- Trevor Taylor5 shared races · Compare with Trevor Taylor (1964)
- Graham Hill5 shared races · Compare with Graham Hill (1959)
- Stirling Moss4 shared races · Compare with Stirling Moss (1960)
- Alan Stacey4 shared races · Compare with Alan Stacey (1960)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Richard Attwood vs Innes Ireland | 3–2 | |
| 1964 | Innes Ireland vs Trevor Taylor | 3–2 | |
| 1961 | Jim Clark vs Innes Ireland | 3–3 | |
| 1960 | Jim Clark vs Innes Ireland | 3–3 | |
| 1960 | Innes Ireland vs John Surtees | 3–1 | |
| 1960 | Innes Ireland vs Stirling Moss | 2–2 | |
| 1960 | Innes Ireland vs Alan Stacey | 3–1 | |
| 1959 | Graham Hill vs Innes Ireland | 2–3 |
19662 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | BRM | 16 | Transmission | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | BRM | 17 | Alternator | 0 |
Earlier seasons1959–1965 (7 seasons)▾
19657 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | — | Withdrew | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 18 | Driver unwell | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 18 | P9 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 13 | P10 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 17 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 16 | P13 | 0 |
19648 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | BRP | 16 | P12 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | BRP | 10 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | BRP | 13 | P5 | 2 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | BRP | 11 | P5 | 2 |
| British Grand Prix | BRP | 10 | P10 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | BRP | 11 | Accident | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | BRP | 16 | P10 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | — | Withdrew | 0 |
19639 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | — | Withdrew | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | — | Withdrew | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | BRP | 10 | P4 | 3 |
| German Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 11 | Accident | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | BRP | 11 | Ignition | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | BRP | 9 | P9 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | BRP | 7 | P4 | 3 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | BRP | 7 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 5 | Accident | 0 |
19628 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 4 | P5 | 2 |
| United States Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 16 | P8 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 5 | Suspension | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 3 | P16 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 8 | Puncture | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 5 | Suspension | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 8 | Fuel pump | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 6 | Accident | 0 |
19617 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 8 | P1 | 9 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 9 | Chassis | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 6 | Heat shield fire | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 7 | P10 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 10 | P4 | 3 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 18 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | — | Withdrew | 0 |
19608 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | P2 | 6 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | P6 | 1 |
| British Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 5 | P3 | 4 |
| French Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 4 | P7 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 8 | Accident | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | P9 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 2 | P6 | 1 |
19596 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 9 | P5 | 2 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 14 | Brakes | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 16 | Gearbox | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 13 | Differential | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 15 | Wheel | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 9 | P4 | 3 |