GunnarNilsson

Team Lotus🇸🇪 Sweden
Races32
Championships0
Wins1
Podiums4
BornNovember 20, 1948
DiedOctober 20, 1978 (aged 29)
Place of BirthHelsingborg, Sweden

Season Performance (1977)

📊Championship Position
8
20 points
🥇Wins
1
5.9% win rate
🏅Podiums
2
11.8% podium rate
Poles
0
0.0% pole rate
🏁Front Row Starts
0
DNFs
9
52.9%
📍Avg Finishing Position
7.13
🎯Avg Qualifying Position
9.88

Recent Form (Last 5 Races)

At or above average
Within 2 positions off average
3+ positions off average
Avg finishing position: N/A
DNF
Netherlands
DNF
Italy
DNF
United States
DNF
Canada
DNF
Japan

Form is based on finishing positions compared to the driver's average over their last 5 races. Green indicates at-or-better-than-average performance, yellow shows within 2 positions worse, and red indicates 3 or more positions worse than average.

Quick Facts

Gunnar Nilsson is a Swedish Formula 1 racing driver. With 1 race win, 4 podiums across 32 career starts. Gunnar made their F1 debut in 1976.

Has Gunnar Nilsson won a Formula 1 championship?

Gunnar Nilsson has not won a Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship as of 2026. Their best championship finish is 8th place.

How many F1 race wins does Gunnar Nilsson have?

Gunnar Nilsson has won 1 Formula 1 grand prix.

How many F1 podiums does Gunnar Nilsson have?

Gunnar Nilsson has 4 Formula 1 podium finishes.

How many F1 races has Gunnar Nilsson competed in?

Gunnar Nilsson has competed in 32 Formula 1 grands prix.

What F1 teams has Gunnar Nilsson driven for?

Gunnar Nilsson has driven for Team Lotus (1976–1977).

When did Gunnar Nilsson make their F1 debut?

Gunnar Nilsson made their Formula 1 debut in 1976.

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