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Danny Sullivan

born 9 Mar 1950 · raced 1983

15Races
0Wins
0Podiums
4Top 10s
9.71Avg Position
20.73Avg Grid Pos

Danny Sullivan was an American driver whose brief Formula 1 career in 1983, spanning 15 races, saw him compete for the Tyrrell team. Though he didn't score points, his F1 stint was a prelude to a successful career in American open-wheel racing. Sullivan notably won the 1985 Indianapolis 500 with a memorable "spin and win" maneuver, showcasing his car control and resilience. He later achieved the CART championship in 1988, cementing his legacy as a prominent figure in North American motorsport.

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Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.

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Related drivers

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Season by season

Danny Sullivan season-by-season championship record
SeasonChampionship positionWinsPoints
19831702
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Teammate head-to-heads

Every season Danny Sullivan was compared against a teammate
SeasonTeamMatchupRace
1983
Tyrrell
Michele Alboreto vs Danny Sullivan7–8
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Race results

198315 races▾
Danny Sullivan race results in 1983
Grand PrixTeamGridResultPoints
South African Grand PrixTyrrell19P70
European Grand PrixTyrrell20Oil leak0
Italian Grand PrixTyrrell22Fuel system0
Dutch Grand PrixTyrrell26Engine0
Austrian Grand PrixTyrrell23Collision0
German Grand PrixTyrrell21P120
British Grand PrixTyrrell23P140
Canadian Grand PrixTyrrell22Disqualified0
Detroit Grand PrixTyrrell16Electrical0
Belgian Grand PrixTyrrell23P120
Monaco Grand PrixTyrrell20P52
San Marino Grand PrixTyrrell22Collision0
French Grand PrixTyrrell24Clutch0
United States Grand Prix WestTyrrell9P80
Brazilian Grand PrixTyrrell21P100