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 | Pod.Podiums | PtsPoints (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iso Marlboro | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ensign | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Surtees | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 0.33 |
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 | Iso Marlboro | Ganley vs van LennepHowden Ganley vs Gijs van Lennep | 1–2 |
1 circuitsShow all▾
19753 racesEnsign▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | P6 | 1 | |
| 22 | P15 | 0 | |
| 22 | P10 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1971–1974 (3 seasons)▾
19741 raceIso Marlboro▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | P14 | 0 |
19733 racesIso Marlboro▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Overheating | 0 | |
| 23 | P9 | 0 | |
| 20 | P6 | 1 |
19711 raceSurtees▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | P8 | 0 |