Gijs van Lennep
born 16 Mar 1942 · raced 1971–1975
8Races
0Wins
0Podiums
5Top 10s
9.71Avg Position
23.13Avg Grid Pos
Gijs van Lennep, a Dutch sports car ace, made occasional forays into Formula 1 during the 1970s. Primarily known for his two victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, his F1 career was brief but showcased his natural talent. Despite competing in only 8 Grands Prix, he managed to score a championship point, demonstrating his ability in a diverse range of machinery. His F1 appearances were often with smaller, privateer teams, highlighting his versatility and determination to compete at the highest level.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iso Marlboro | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Ensign | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Surtees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 0.33 | 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.
- Howden Ganley3 shared races · Compare with Howden Ganley (1973)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Howden Ganley vs Gijs van Lennep | 1–2 |
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19753 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Grand Prix | Ensign | 24 | P6 | 1 |
| French Grand Prix | Ensign | 22 | P15 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ensign | 22 | P10 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1971–1974 (3 seasons)▾
19742 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 30 | P14 | 0 |
19733 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 23 | Overheating | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 23 | P9 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 20 | P6 | 1 |
19711 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Grand Prix | Surtees | 21 | P8 | 0 |