Tim Schenken
born 26 Sept 1943 · raced 1970–1974
34Races
0Wins
1Podiums
9Top 10s
10.13Avg Position
16.47Avg Grid Pos
Tim Schenken, an Australian racer, competed in Formula 1 during the early 1970s. Known for his versatility, he drove for several teams including De Tomaso, Brabham, Surtees, Lotus and his own Trojan team. He took third place at the 1971 Austrian Grand Prix, his only podium, and his career spanned 34 races, demonstrating a consistent presence in an era of rapid technological change. After his driving career, he became a respected race official, notably as a long-serving Clerk of the Course for the Australian Grand Prix.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brabham | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| Surtees | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| De Tomaso | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Iso Marlboro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trojan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Team Lotus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Ring | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Mosport International Raceway | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Watkins Glen | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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.
- Andrea de Adamich12 shared races · Compare with Andrea de Adamich (1972)
- Mike Hailwood10 shared races · Compare with Mike Hailwood (1972)
- Graham Hill10 shared races · Compare with Graham Hill (1971)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Andrea de Adamich vs Tim Schenken | 8–4 | |
| 1972 | Mike Hailwood vs Tim Schenken | 7–3 | |
| 1971 | Graham Hill vs Tim Schenken | 4–6 |
19749 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 27 | Disqualified | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Trojan | 20 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Trojan | 19 | P10 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Trojan | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Trojan | 25 | Suspension | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Trojan | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Trojan | 24 | Collision | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Trojan | 23 | P10 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Trojan | 25 | P14 | 0 |
Earlier seasons1970–1973 (4 seasons)▾
19731 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Grand Prix | Iso Marlboro | 24 | P14 | 0 |
197212 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Surtees | 31 | Suspension | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Surtees | 13 | P7 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Surtees | 15 | Spun off | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Surtees | 8 | P11 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Surtees | 12 | P14 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Surtees | 5 | Suspension | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Surtees | 5 | P17 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Surtees | 21 | Overheating | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Surtees | 13 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Surtees | 18 | P8 | 0 |
| South African Grand Prix | Surtees | 10 | Engine | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Surtees | 11 | P5 | 2 |
197110 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Brabham | 15 | Engine | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | Brabham | 17 | Ignition | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Brabham | 9 | Suspension | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | Brabham | 7 | P3 | 4 |
| German Grand Prix | Brabham | 9 | P6 | 1 |
| British Grand Prix | Brabham | 7 | P12 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Brabham | 14 | P12 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Brabham | 19 | Suspension | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Brabham | 18 | P10 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | Brabham | 21 | P9 | 0 |
19704 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | De Tomaso | 20 | Suspension | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | De Tomaso | 17 | Not classified | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | De Tomaso | 19 | Engine | 0 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | De Tomaso | 19 | Engine | 0 |