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Ken Wharton

British|Born: 1916-03-21|1952–1955

Ken Wharton is a British Formula 1 driver who competed between 1952 and 1955, making 16 Grand Prix starts. Ken achieved 0 podium finishes and 0 pole positions, accumulating 3 championship points over the course of a career.

Across 4 seasons, Ken drove for .

Over the years Ken was partnered with teammates including Alan Brown, Stirling Moss, Harry Schell.

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Championships
16
Races
0
Wins
0
Podiums
0
Poles
3
Points
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Teammates

British

Alan Brown

1952–1953 (2 seasons)

British

Stirling Moss

1953–1954 (2 seasons)

American

Harry Schell

1954–1955 (2 seasons)

Italian

Alberto Ascari

1954–1954 (1 season)

Thai

Prince Bira

1954–1954 (1 season)

British

Eric Brandon

1952–1952 (1 season)

British

Tony Crook

1953–1953 (1 season)

British

Ron Flockhart

1954–1954 (1 season)

British

Bob Gerard

1953–1953 (1 season)

Spanish

Paco Godia

1954–1954 (1 season)

How did Ken perform each season?

SeasonTeamRacesWinsPointsPos
1955Vanwall200P38
1954Maserati500P27
1953Cooper500P26
1952Cooper100P13
1952Frazer Nash303P13

Ken Wharton — F1 career FAQ

How many wins does Ken Wharton have?+
Ken Wharton did not win a Formula 1 Grand Prix across 16 career starts between 1952 and 1955.
How many World Championships has Ken Wharton won?+
Ken Wharton has not won a Formula 1 Drivers' World Championship.
How many pole positions does Ken Wharton have?+
Ken Wharton did not record a Formula 1 pole position.
How many podiums does Ken Wharton have?+
Ken Wharton has 0 Formula 1 podium finishes (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) from 16 starts.
How many F1 career points has Ken Wharton scored?+
Ken Wharton has scored 3 Formula 1 World Championship points across 16 Grand Prix starts.
When did Ken Wharton race in Formula 1?+
Ken Wharton competed in Formula 1 from 1952 to 1955, a span of 4 seasons.
Which teams has Ken Wharton driven for?+
Ken Wharton has driven in Formula 1 for Vanwall, Maserati, Cooper, Frazer Nash.
What nationality is Ken Wharton?+
Ken Wharton is a British Formula 1 driver.

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