Roy Salvadori
born 12 May 1922 · raced 1952–1962
45Races
0Wins
2Podiums
17Top 10s
6.79Avg Position
12.5Avg Grid Pos
1Constructor Titles
Roy Salvadori was a versatile British racing driver whose career spanned multiple disciplines, including sports cars and Formula 1. Known for his smooth, unflappable style, he competed in 45 Grands Prix, achieving 2 podium finishes. His most significant F1 success came with Cooper, where he proved a reliable points-scorer. Beyond F1, Salvadori secured a famous victory at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans with Aston Martin, solidifying his reputation as a formidable endurance racer.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 0 | 2 | 17 | 12 |
| Cooper-Climax | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Cooper-Maserati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Connaught | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Vanwall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aston Martin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Maserati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Lola | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Ferrari | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring | 0 | 1.2 | 5 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 0.67 | 6 |
| Aintree | 0 | 0.6 | 5 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0.5 | 6 |
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0 | 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.
- Jack Brabham12 shared races · Compare with Jack Brabham (1958)
- John Surtees11 shared races · Compare with John Surtees (1962)
- Carroll Shelby4 shared races · Compare with Carroll Shelby (1959)
- Maurice Trintignant4 shared races · Compare with Maurice Trintignant (1958)
- Bruce Halford3 shared races · Compare with Bruce Halford (1956)
- Johnny Claes3 shared races · Compare with Johnny Claes (1953)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Roy Salvadori vs John Surtees | 1–5 | |
| 1961 | Roy Salvadori vs John Surtees | 4–1 | |
| 1959 | Roy Salvadori vs Carroll Shelby | 2–2 | |
| 1958 | Jack Brabham vs Roy Salvadori | 3–6 | |
| 1958 | Roy Salvadori vs Maurice Trintignant | 2–2 | |
| 1957 | Jack Brabham vs Roy Salvadori | 1–2 | |
| 1956 | Bruce Halford vs Roy Salvadori | 1–2 | |
| 1953 | Johnny Claes vs Roy Salvadori | 2–1 | |
| 1953 | Kenneth McAlpine vs Roy Salvadori | 2–1 |
19629 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Grand Prix | Lola | 11 | Fuel leak | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Lola | — | Withdrew | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Lola | 13 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Lola | 9 | Gearbox | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Lola | 11 | Battery | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Lola | 14 | Oil pressure | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Lola | — | Withdrew | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Lola | 12 | Suspension | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Lola | 17 | Withdrew | 0 |
Earlier seasons1952–1961 (10 seasons)▾
19615 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 12 | Engine | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 18 | P6 | 1 |
| German Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 15 | P10 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 13 | P6 | 1 |
| French Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 15 | P8 | 0 |
19604 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 15 | P8 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Aston Martin | 13 | Steering | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Aston Martin | — | Withdrew | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Cooper-Climax | 12 | Overheating | 0 |
19597 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Cooper-Maserati | 11 | Transmission | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Aston Martin | 17 | Engine | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Aston Martin | 12 | P6 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Aston Martin | 2 | P6 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Cooper-Maserati | 16 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Aston Martin | 13 | Engine | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Cooper-Maserati | 8 | P6 | 0 |
19589 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moroccan Grand Prix | Cooper | 14 | P7 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Cooper | 14 | P5 | 2 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Cooper | 11 | P9 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Cooper | 6 | P2 | 6 |
| British Grand Prix | Cooper | 3 | P3 | 4 |
| French Grand Prix | Cooper | 14 | P11 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Cooper | 13 | P8 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Cooper | 9 | P4 | 3 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Cooper | 4 | Gearbox | 0 |
19574 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pescara Grand Prix | Cooper | 15 | Accident | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Cooper | 14 | Suspension | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Cooper | 15 | P5 | 2 |
| French Grand Prix | Vanwall | 6 | Engine | 0 |
19563 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Maserati | 14 | P11 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Maserati | 9 | Suspension | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 7 | Fuel system | 0 |
19551 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 20 | Gearbox | 0 |
19542 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Grand Prix | Maserati | 7 | Transmission | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Maserati | 10 | Halfshaft | 0 |
19534 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Connaught | 14 | Throttle | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Connaught | 28 | Wheel | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Connaught | 19 | Ignition | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Connaught | 11 | Engine | 0 |
19521 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 19 | P8 | 0 |