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Walt Hansgen

American|Born: 1919-10-28|1961–1964

Walt Hansgen is a American Formula 1 driver who competed between 1961 and 1964, making 4 Grand Prix starts. Walt achieved 0 podium finishes and 0 pole positions, accumulating 2 championship points over the course of a career.

Across 4 seasons, Walt drove for .

Over the years Walt was partnered with teammates including Jim Clark, Jack Brabham, Bruce McLaren.

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Championships
4
Races
0
Wins
0
Podiums
0
Poles
2
Points
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Teammates

British

Jim Clark

1963–1964 (2 seasons)

Australian

Jack Brabham

1961–1961 (1 season)

New Zealander

Bruce McLaren

1961–1961 (1 season)

American

Roger Penske

1961–1961 (1 season)

Mexican

Pedro Rodríguez

1963–1963 (1 season)

British

Roy Salvadori

1961–1961 (1 season)

American

Hap Sharp

1961–1961 (1 season)

British

Mike Spence

1964–1964 (1 season)

British

John Surtees

1961–1961 (1 season)

British

Trevor Taylor

1963–1963 (1 season)

How did Walt perform each season?

SeasonTeamRacesWinsPointsPos
1964Lotus-Climax102P18
1963Lotus-Climax100P49
1963Team Lotus100P49
1961Cooper-Climax100P43

Walt Hansgen — F1 career FAQ

How many wins does Walt Hansgen have?+
Walt Hansgen did not win a Formula 1 Grand Prix across 4 career starts between 1961 and 1964.
How many World Championships has Walt Hansgen won?+
Walt Hansgen has not won a Formula 1 Drivers' World Championship.
How many pole positions does Walt Hansgen have?+
Walt Hansgen did not record a Formula 1 pole position.
How many podiums does Walt Hansgen have?+
Walt Hansgen has 0 Formula 1 podium finishes (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) from 4 starts.
How many F1 career points has Walt Hansgen scored?+
Walt Hansgen has scored 2 Formula 1 World Championship points across 4 Grand Prix starts.
When did Walt Hansgen race in Formula 1?+
Walt Hansgen competed in Formula 1 from 1961 to 1964, a span of 4 seasons.
Which teams has Walt Hansgen driven for?+
Walt Hansgen has driven in Formula 1 for Lotus-Climax, Team Lotus, Cooper-Climax.
What nationality is Walt Hansgen?+
Walt Hansgen is a American Formula 1 driver.

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