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Wolfgang von Trips

German|Born: 1928-05-04|19561961

Wolfgang von Trips is a German Formula 1 driver who competed between 1956 and 1961, making 28 Grand Prix starts and winning 2 of them. Wolfgang achieved 6 podium finishes and 1 pole positions, accumulating 56 championship points over the course of a career.

Across 6 seasons, Wolfgang drove for . Wolfgang's best championship finish was 2nd place in 1961.

Statistically, Wolfgang won 7.1% of all Grands Prix started. 6 podiums from 28 starts works out to a top-three finish in 21.4% of races. Over the years Wolfgang was partnered with teammates including Phil Hill, Peter Collins, Luigi Musso.

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Championships
28
Races
2
Wins
6
Podiums
1
Poles
56
Points

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Teammates

How did Wolfgang perform each season?

SeasonTeamRacesWinsPointsPos
1961Ferrari7233P2
1960Cooper-Maserati100P7
1960Ferrari8010P7
1959Ferrari100P23
1959Porsche100P23
1958Ferrari609P11
1957Ferrari304P14
1956Ferrari100P77

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Wolfgang von Trips — F1 career FAQ

How many wins does Wolfgang von Trips have?+
Wolfgang von Trips has won 2 Formula 1 Grand Prix races between 1956 and 1961, from 28 career starts — a win rate of 7.1%.
How many World Championships has Wolfgang von Trips won?+
Wolfgang von Trips has not won a Formula 1 Drivers' World Championship.
How many pole positions does Wolfgang von Trips have?+
Wolfgang von Trips has 1 Formula 1 pole position across 28 Grand Prix starts.
How many podiums does Wolfgang von Trips have?+
Wolfgang von Trips has 6 Formula 1 podium finishes (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) from 28 starts.
How many F1 career points has Wolfgang von Trips scored?+
Wolfgang von Trips has scored 56 Formula 1 World Championship points across 28 Grand Prix starts.
When did Wolfgang von Trips race in Formula 1?+
Wolfgang von Trips competed in Formula 1 from 1956 to 1961, a span of 6 seasons.
Which teams has Wolfgang von Trips driven for?+
Wolfgang von Trips has driven in Formula 1 for Ferrari, Cooper-Maserati, Porsche.
What nationality is Wolfgang von Trips?+
Wolfgang von Trips is a German Formula 1 driver.

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