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 | Pod.Podiums | PtsPoints (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 2 | 6 | 56 |
| Cooper-Maserati | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Porsche | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg ptsAvg Points (as awarded) |
|---|---|---|
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 1.5 |
| Reims-Gueux | 0 | 1.33 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 0.6 |
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 | Ferrari | Ginther vs von TripsRichie Ginther vs Wolfgang von Trips | 3–4 |
| 1961 | Ferrari | Hill vs von TripsPhil Hill vs Wolfgang von Trips | 4–3 |
| 1960 | Ferrari | Hill vs von TripsPhil Hill vs Wolfgang von Trips | 3–5 |
| 1960 | Ferrari | Ginther vs von TripsRichie Ginther vs Wolfgang von Trips | 2–1 |
| 1960 | Ferrari | Mairesse vs von TripsWilly Mairesse vs Wolfgang von Trips | 2–1 |
| 1958 | Ferrari | Hawthorn vs von TripsMike Hawthorn vs Wolfgang von Trips | 4–2 |
| 1958 | Ferrari | Collins vs von TripsPeter Collins vs Wolfgang von Trips | 2–2 |
| 1957 | Ferrari | Hawthorn vs von TripsMike Hawthorn vs Wolfgang von Trips | 0–2 |
| 1957 | Ferrari | Collins vs von TripsPeter Collins vs Wolfgang von Trips | 0–2 |
3 circuitsShow all▾
19617 races, 2 winsFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accident | 0 | |
| 5 | P2 | 6 | |
| 4 | P1 | 9 | |
| 2 | Engine | 0 | |
| 2 | P2 | 6 | |
| 2 | P1 | 9 | |
| 6 | P4 | 3 |
Earlier seasons1956–1960 (5 seasons)▾
19609 races▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
Cooper-MaseratiUnited States GPUnited States Grand Prix | 16 | P9 | 0 |
FerrariItalian GPItalian Grand Prix | 6 | P5 | 2 |
| 9 | P4 | 3 | |
FerrariBritish GPBritish Grand Prix | 7 | P6 | 1 |
FerrariFrench GPFrench Grand Prix | 5 | P114 places worse than season average (P6.6) | 0 |
FerrariBelgian GPBelgian Grand Prix | 11 | Transmission | 0 |
FerrariDutch GPDutch Grand Prix | 15 | P5 | 2 |
FerrariMonaco GPMonaco Grand Prix | 8 | P8 | 0 |
| 5 | P5 | 2 |
▲/▼ a finish at least 4 places better/worse than Wolfgang von Trips’s average finish in 1960 (P6.6, retirements excluded).
19592 races▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | P6 | 0 | |
PorscheMonaco GPMonaco Grand Prix | 12 | Collision | 0 |
19586 racesFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Accident | 0 | |
| 6 | P5 | 2 | |
| 5 | P4 | 3 | |
| 11 | Engine | 0 | |
| 21 | P3 | 4 | |
| 11 | Engine | 0 |
19573 racesFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | P3 | 4 | |
| 9 | Engine | 0 | |
| 11 | P6 | 0 |
19561 raceFerrari▾
| Grand Prix | Grid | Result | PtsPoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Withdrew | 0 |