Wolfgang von Trips
born 4 May 1928 · raced 1956–1961
Wolfgang Alexander Albert Eduard Maximilian Reichsgraf Berghe von Trips, known simply as "Taffy," was a charismatic and popular figure in the early 1960s Formula 1 scene. A talented sportsman from a noble German family, he embodied the gentleman racer ideal while pushing the limits on track. Driving primarily for Ferrari, von Trips was tragically killed at Monza in 1961 while leading the Drivers' Championship, four points ahead of his teammate Phil Hill, ultimately finishing second in the standings. His promising career included 27 starts, 2 wins, and 6 podiums.
All-time records
Where Wolfgang von Trips ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- 25th in Best F1 Points per Race Average (8.22 points per race)
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 2 | 6 | 56 | 25 |
| Cooper-Maserati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Porsche | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 1.5 | 4 |
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0.6 | 5 |
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.
- Phil Hill15 shared races · Compare with Phil Hill (1960)
- Richie Ginther10 shared races · Compare with Richie Ginther (1961)
- Mike Hawthorn9 shared races · Compare with Mike Hawthorn (1958)
- Peter Collins7 shared races · Compare with Peter Collins (1958)
- Willy Mairesse3 shared races · Compare with Willy Mairesse (1960)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Richie Ginther vs Wolfgang von Trips | 3–4 | |
| 1961 | Phil Hill vs Wolfgang von Trips | 4–3 | |
| 1960 | Phil Hill vs Wolfgang von Trips | 3–5 | |
| 1960 | Richie Ginther vs Wolfgang von Trips | 2–1 | |
| 1960 | Willy Mairesse vs Wolfgang von Trips | 2–1 | |
| 1958 | Mike Hawthorn vs Wolfgang von Trips | 4–2 | |
| 1958 | Peter Collins vs Wolfgang von Trips | 2–2 | |
| 1957 | Mike Hawthorn vs Wolfgang von Trips | 0–2 | |
| 1957 | Peter Collins vs Wolfgang von Trips | 0–2 |
3 circuitsShow all▾
19617 races, 2 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 1 | Accident | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P2 | 6 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 4 | P1 | 9 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | Engine | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P4 | 3 |
Earlier seasons1956–1960 (5 seasons)▾
19609 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Cooper-Maserati | 16 | P9 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P5 | 2 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | P4 | 3 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 7 | P6 | 1 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P11 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | Transmission | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 15 | P5 | 2 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P8 | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P5 | 2 |
19592 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P6 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Porsche | 12 | Collision | 0 |
19586 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | Accident | 0 |
| Portuguese Grand Prix | Ferrari | 6 | P5 | 2 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P4 | 3 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | Engine | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 21 | P3 | 4 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | Engine | 0 |
19573 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 8 | P3 | 4 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | Engine | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Ferrari | 11 | P6 | 0 |
19561 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | — | Withdrew | 0 |