Brett Lunger
42Races
0Wins
0Podiums
9Top 10s
16.29Avg Position
17.05Avg Grid Pos
A towering figure in early Grand Prix racing, Lunger was known for his aggressive, all-or-nothing driving style that captivated spectators. His career, though relatively short, was marked by several spectacular victories and equally dramatic retirements due to mechanical failures, a common plight of his era. Lunger competed in 42 Grands Prix, achieving 0 wins and 0 podium finishes. His raw speed and daring overtakes cemented his legacy as one of the sport's original mavericks.
Top Teams
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Scandinavian Raceway | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Watkins Glen | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jarama | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Long Beach | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kyalami | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | James Hunt vs Brett Lunger | 2–2 | |
| 1978 | Brett Lunger vs Patrick Tambay | 1–2 | |
| 1977 | James Hunt vs Brett Lunger | 2–3 | |
| 1977 | Brett Lunger vs Jochen Mass | 2–3 | |
| 1976 | Alan Jones vs Brett Lunger | 6–3 | |
| 1976 | Brett Lunger vs Henri Pescarolo | 5–1 | |
| 1975 | James Hunt vs Brett Lunger | 3–0 |
197815 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Ensign | 24 | P13 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 21 | Accident | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 21 | Engine | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 17 | P8 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | McLaren | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | McLaren | 24 | P8 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | McLaren | 24 | Engine | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | McLaren | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 24 | P7 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | — | Did not prequalify | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | McLaren | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | McLaren | 20 | P11 | 0 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 13 | Overheating | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | McLaren | 24 | P13 | 0 |
197712 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 20 | P11 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | McLaren | 17 | P10 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 19 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 20 | P9 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 17 | P10 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | McLaren | 21 | Accident | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | McLaren | 19 | P13 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | McLaren | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | McLaren | 22 | P11 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | March | 28 | P10 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | March | 21 | Accident | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | March | 23 | P14 | 0 |
197612 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Surtees | 24 | P11 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Surtees | 22 | P15 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Surtees | 24 | P14 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Surtees | 16 | P10 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Surtees | 24 | Accident | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Surtees | 18 | Gearbox | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Surtees | 23 | P16 | 0 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | Surtees | 24 | P15 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Surtees | 26 | Electrical | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Surtees | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix West | Surtees | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Surtees | 20 | P11 | 0 |
19753 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Hesketh | 18 | Accident | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Hesketh | 21 | P10 | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Hesketh | 17 | P13 | 0 |