Stuart Lewis-Evans
born 20 Apr 1930 · raced 1957–1958
Stuart Lewis-Evans was a promising British driver of the late 1950s who tragically lost his life to the sport. A stylish and fast driver, Lewis-Evans competed in 14 World Championship Grands Prix, achieving 2 pole positions and 2 podium finishes. He raced primarily for the Vanwall team, contributing to their Constructors' Championship victory in 1958. His burgeoning career was cut short at the 1958 Moroccan Grand Prix when his engine seized, leading to a fiery crash from which he later succumbed to his injuries.
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
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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.
- Tony Brooks12 shared races · Compare with Tony Brooks (1958)
- Stirling Moss11 shared races · Compare with Stirling Moss (1958)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Tony Brooks vs Stuart Lewis-Evans | 3–4 | |
| 1958 | Stuart Lewis-Evans vs Stirling Moss | 3–5 | |
| 1957 | Tony Brooks vs Stuart Lewis-Evans | 3–1 | |
| 1957 | Stuart Lewis-Evans vs Stirling Moss | 0–3 |
19588 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moroccan Grand Prix | Vanwall | 3 | Accident | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Vanwall | 4 | Overheating | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Vanwall | 3 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | Vanwall | 7 | P4 | 3 |
| French Grand Prix | Vanwall | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Vanwall | 11 | P3 | 4 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Vanwall | 1 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Vanwall | 7 | Overheating | 0 |
Earlier seasons1957 (1 season)▾
19576 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Vanwall | 1 | Engine | 0 |
| Pescara Grand Prix | Vanwall | 8 | P5 | 2 |
| German Grand Prix | Vanwall | 9 | Gearbox | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Vanwall | 6 | P7 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Vanwall | 10 | Steering | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Connaught | 13 | P4 | 3 |