Jim Clark — F1 Pole Positions
James Clark, Jr. has started 33 Formula 1 grands prix from pole position.
First pole: Monaco Grand Prix, 3 Jun 1962. Most recent: South African Grand Prix, 1 Jan 1968. Won from pole 15 of 33.
Every Jim Clark F1 pole position
| Date | Grand Prix | Circuit | Race result | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 1968 | South African Grand Prix | Kyalami | P1 | 1968 |
| 22 Oct 1967 | Mexican Grand Prix | Hermanos Rodríguez | P1 | 1967 |
| 10 Sep 1967 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P3 | 1967 |
| 27 Aug 1967 | Canadian Grand Prix | Mosport | DNF | 1967 |
| 6 Aug 1967 | German Grand Prix | Nürburgring | DNF | 1967 |
| 15 Jul 1967 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | P1 | 1967 |
| 18 Jun 1967 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps | P6 | 1967 |
| 7 Aug 1966 | German Grand Prix | Nürburgring | DNF | 1966 |
| 22 May 1966 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | DNF | 1966 |
| 24 Oct 1965 | Mexican Grand Prix | Hermanos Rodríguez | DNF | 1965 |
| 12 Sep 1965 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | P10 | 1965 |
| 1 Aug 1965 | German Grand Prix | Nürburgring | P1 | 1965 |
| 10 Jul 1965 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | P1 | 1965 |
| 27 Jun 1965 | French Grand Prix | Charade | P1 | 1965 |
| 1 Jan 1965 | South African Grand Prix | Prince George | P1 | 1965 |
| 25 Oct 1964 | Mexican Grand Prix | Hermanos Rodríguez | P5 | 1964 |
| 4 Oct 1964 | United States Grand Prix | Watkins Glen | DNF | 1964 |
| 11 Jul 1964 | British Grand Prix | Brands Hatch | P1 | 1964 |
| 28 Jun 1964 | French Grand Prix | Rouen-Les-Essarts | DNF | 1964 |
| 10 May 1964 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | P4 | 1964 |
| 28 Dec 1963 | South African Grand Prix | Prince George | P1 | 1963 |
| 27 Oct 1963 | Mexican Grand Prix | Hermanos Rodríguez | P1 | 1963 |
| 4 Aug 1963 | German Grand Prix | Nürburgring | P2 | 1963 |
| 20 Jul 1963 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone | P1 | 1963 |
| 30 Jun 1963 | French Grand Prix | Reims-Gueux | P1 | 1963 |
| 23 Jun 1963 | Dutch Grand Prix | Zandvoort | P1 | 1963 |
| 26 May 1963 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | P8 | 1963 |
| 29 Dec 1962 | South African Grand Prix | Prince George | DNF | 1962 |
| 7 Oct 1962 | United States Grand Prix | Watkins Glen | P1 | 1962 |
| 16 Sep 1962 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza | DNF | 1962 |
| 21 Jul 1962 | British Grand Prix | Aintree | P1 | 1962 |
| 8 Jul 1962 | French Grand Prix | Rouen-Les-Essarts | DNF | 1962 |
| 3 Jun 1962 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco | DNF | 1962 |
Poles by season
Poles by circuit
| Circuit | Poles |
|---|---|
| Hermanos Rodríguez | 4 |
| Monaco | 4 |
| Nürburgring | 4 |
| Monza | 3 |
| Prince George | 3 |
| Silverstone | 3 |
| Rouen-Les-Essarts | 2 |
| Watkins Glen | 2 |
| Aintree | 1 |
| Brands Hatch | 1 |
| Charade | 1 |
| Kyalami | 1 |
| Mosport | 1 |
| Reims-Gueux | 1 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 1 |
| Zandvoort | 1 |
Poles by team
| Team | Poles |
|---|---|
| Lotus | 33 |
Frequently asked
How many F1 pole positions does Jim Clark have?
James Clark, Jr. has started 33 Formula 1 grands prix from pole position.
When was Jim Clark's first F1 pole?
Jim Clark's first Formula 1 pole came at the Monaco Grand Prix on 3 Jun 1962.
When was Jim Clark's most recent F1 pole?
Jim Clark's most recent Formula 1 pole came at the South African Grand Prix on 1 Jan 1968.
How many of Jim Clark's poles turned into wins?
Jim Clark won from pole 15 of 33 times.
Which circuit has Jim Clark taken most poles at?
Jim Clark has started on pole most often at Hermanos Rodríguez — 4 times.
Seasons Jim Clark took pole in: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968