Stirling Moss
born 17 Sept 1929 · raced 1951–1961
65Races
16Wins18th all-time
24Podiums
15Poles24th all-time
36Top 10s
3.46Avg Position
4.7Avg Grid Pos
2Constructor Titles
Stirling Moss, often called "the greatest driver never to win the World Championship," was a true racing icon of the 1950s. Known for his versatility and sportsmanship, he competed in 65 Grands Prix, securing 16 wins and 24 podiums. His aggressive yet smooth driving style made him a formidable competitor across various disciplines, famously prioritizing integrity, even costing himself a win in 1958. Moss remains a legendary figure, embodying the spirit of a bygone era of motor racing.
All-time records
Where Stirling Moss ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 1st in Biggest F1 Winning Margins (+5:12.749)
- 10th in Highest F1 Win Percentage (24.6% %)
- =12th in Closest F1 Race Finishes (+0.200s seconds)
- 16th in Best Pole to Win Conversion in F1 (46.7% %)
- 17th in Best F1 Points per Race Average (9.48 points per race)
- =18th in Most Consecutive F1 Wins (3 consecutive wins)
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanwall | 6 | 7 | 57 | 14 |
| Maserati | 2 | 5 | 33.14 | 14 |
| Mercedes | 1 | 3 | 23 | 6 |
| Lotus-Climax | 2 | 2 | 21 | 8 |
| Team Lotus | 2 | 2 | 19 | 4 |
| Cooper-Climax | 2 | 3 | 18 | 7 |
| Cooper | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| BRM | 0 | 1 | 7.5 | 2 |
| ERA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HWM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aintree | 2 | 5.13 | 4 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 3 | 3.57 | 7 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 1 | 3.14 | 7 |
| Nürburgring | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 3 | 2.89 | 9 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 2.17 | 6 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 1.6 | 5 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 0.29 | 4 |
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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 Brooks13 shared races · Compare with Tony Brooks (1958)
- Stuart Lewis-Evans11 shared races · Compare with Stuart Lewis-Evans (1958)
- Jean Behra7 shared races · Compare with Jean Behra (1956)
- Maurice Trintignant6 shared races · Compare with Maurice Trintignant (1959)
- Juan Fangio6 shared races · Compare with Juan Fangio (1955)
- Roberto Mieres6 shared races · Compare with Roberto Mieres (1954)
19618 races, 2 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 3 | Engine | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 11 | Wheel bearing | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 3 | P1 | 9 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferguson | 20 | Disqualified | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 5 | Brakes | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 4 | Brakes | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 8 | P8 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 4 | P4 | 3 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 1 | P1 | 9 |
Earlier seasons1951–1960 (10 seasons)▾
19606 races, 2 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 1 | P1 | 8 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 4 | Disqualified | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 3 | Accident | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 1 | P4 | 3 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 1 | P1 | 8 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 8 | P3 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 1 | Suspension | 0 |
19598 races, 2 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 1 | Transmission | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 1 | P1 | 8 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| German Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 2 | Transmission | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | BRM | 7 | P2 | 6.5 |
| French Grand Prix | BRM | 4 | Disqualified | 1 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 3 | Gearbox | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 1 | Transmission | 0 |
195810 races, 4 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moroccan Grand Prix | Vanwall | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Vanwall | 1 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Vanwall | 1 | P1 | 8 |
| German Grand Prix | Vanwall | 3 | Magneto | 1 |
| British Grand Prix | Vanwall | 1 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Vanwall | 6 | P2 | 6 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Vanwall | 9 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Vanwall | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Vanwall | 8 | Engine | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Cooper | 7 | P1 | 8 |
19576 races, 3 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Vanwall | 2 | P1 | 8 |
| Pescara Grand Prix | Vanwall | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| German Grand Prix | Vanwall | 7 | P5 | 2 |
| British Grand Prix | Vanwall | 3 | P1 | 5 |
| British Grand Prix | Vanwall | 1 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Vanwall | 3 | Accident | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 1 | P8 | 1 |
19567 races, 2 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 6 | P1 | 9 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | P2 | 6 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 1 | Axle | 1 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 13 | P5 | 1 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 8 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 9 | P3 | 3 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 2 | Wheel | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Maserati | 2 | P1 | 8 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Maserati | 7 | Engine | 0 |
19556 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Mercedes | 2 | Engine | 1 |
| British Grand Prix | Mercedes | 1 | P1 | 9 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Mercedes | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Mercedes | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Mercedes | 3 | P9 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Mercedes | 10 | P4 | 1 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Mercedes | 8 | Fuel system | 0 |
19546 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Grand Prix | Maserati | 6 | Oil pump | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 3 | P10 | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | Maserati | 3 | Oil pump | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 3 | Wheel bearing | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 4 | Axle | 0.14 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Maserati | 9 | P3 | 4 |
19534 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Cooper | 10 | P13 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Cooper | 12 | P6 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Cooper | 13 | Clutch | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Connaught | 9 | P9 | 0 |
19525 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Connaught | 1 | Suspension | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | ERA | 18 | Engine | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | ERA | 16 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | ERA | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| Swiss Grand Prix | HWM | 9 | Withdrew | 0 |
19511 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Grand Prix | HWM | 14 | P8 | 0 |