F1 Report

Mika Salo

Mika Salo, a Finnish driver known for his robust, often aggressive style, competed in 111 Formula 1 Grands Prix. While he never secured a victory, his career is most famously remembered for his stint with Ferrari in 1999, deputizing for an injured Michael Schumacher. During this period, Salo sportingly ceded a near-certain victory at the German Grand Prix to teammate Eddie Irvine, a selfless act that significantly aided Ferrari's championship aspirations. He achieved 2 podium finishes across his career, demonstrating his talent and reliability even without a top-tier permanent drive.

111Races
0Wins
2Podiums
49Top 10s
12.09Avg Position
14.61Avg Grid Pos

Top Teams

Team
Wins
Podiums
Points
Races
Tyrrell001250
Ferrari02106
Sauber00617
Arrows00316
Toyota00217
Team Lotus0002
BAR0003
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Mika Salo season-by-season championship record
SeasonChampionship positionWinsPoints
20021702
20001106
199910010
19981303
19971702
19961305
19951505
19943200
200217 races
200017 races
19999 races
199816 races
199717 races
199616 races
199517 races
19942 races
Mika Salo race results in 1994
Grand PrixTeamGridResultPoints
Australian Grand PrixTeam Lotus22Electrical0
Japanese Grand PrixTeam Lotus25P100