Roy Salvadori F1 Records & Statistics
Explore Roy Salvadori F1 records and statistics across an 11-season Formula 1 World Championship career that produced 46 official Grand Prix starts, two podium finishes and 19 championship points. His first World Championship start came in privately entered Ferrari machinery at Silverstone in 1952.
Salvadori’s Ferrari constructor career consists of one entry and one official start. He finished eighth at the 1952 British Grand Prix but scored no championship points for Ferrari.
Ferrari Formula 1 driver records
Roy Salvadori
F1 debut: 1952 · Last F1 season: 1962
Roy Salvadori Ferrari F1 career
Ferrari seasons: 1952 · First Ferrari GP: 1952 British Grand Prix · Last Ferrari GP: 1952 British Grand Prix
Formula 1 career by constructor
| Constructor | Seasons | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | Fastest laps | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 1952 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Connaught | 1953 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Maserati | 1954–1956 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| BRM | 1957 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cooper | 1957–1961 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 |
| Vanwall | 1957 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Aston Martin | 1959–1960 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Lola | 1962 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Formula 1 season-by-season statistics
| Season | Constructor(s) | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | Fastest laps | Points | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Lola | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — |
| 1961 | Cooper | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 17th |
| 1960 | Cooper, Aston Martin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — |
| 1959 | Cooper, Aston Martin | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — |
| 1958 | Cooper | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 4th |
| 1957 | BRM, Vanwall, Cooper | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 18th |
| 1956 | Maserati | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — |
| 1955 | Maserati | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — |
| 1954 | Maserati | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — |
| 1953 | Connaught | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — |
| 1952 | Ferrari | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Recent Formula 1 race results
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | South African Grand Prix | Lola | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1962 | United States Grand Prix | Lola | DNS | 0.0 |
| 1962 | Italian Grand Prix | Lola | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1962 | German Grand Prix | Lola | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1962 | British Grand Prix | Lola | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1962 | French Grand Prix | Lola | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1962 | Monaco Grand Prix | Lola | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1962 | Dutch Grand Prix | Lola | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1961 | United States Grand Prix | Cooper | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1961 | Italian Grand Prix | Cooper | P6 | 1.0 |
| 1961 | German Grand Prix | Cooper | P10 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | British Grand Prix | Cooper | P6 | 1.0 |
| 1961 | French Grand Prix | Cooper | P8 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | United States Grand Prix | Cooper | P8 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | British Grand Prix | Aston Martin | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1960 | Dutch Grand Prix | Aston Martin | DNS | 0.0 |
| 1960 | Monaco Grand Prix | Cooper | DNF | 0.0 |
| 1959 | United States Grand Prix | Cooper | DNF | 0.0 |
Roy Salvadori Formula 1 career statistics
Roy Salvadori competed in Formula 1 from 1952 through 1962.
He accumulated 50 World Championship entries and made 46 official Grand Prix starts, recording no victories, two podium finishes, no pole positions, no fastest laps and 19 points.
Roy Salvadori makes his Formula 1 debut in a Ferrari
Salvadori made his first Formula 1 World Championship start at the 1952 British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
He drove a privately entered Ferrari 500, making Ferrari the first constructor represented in his World Championship career.
Roy Salvadori qualifies 19th at Silverstone
Salvadori started his debut Grand Prix from 19th position.
His privately entered Ferrari lined up alongside several works and customer Ferrari cars in a large British Grand Prix field.
Roy Salvadori finishes eighth on his Ferrari debut
Salvadori completed the 1952 British Grand Prix in eighth place.
He finished three laps behind race winner Alberto Ascari but reached the chequered flag in his first World Championship start.
Roy Salvadori Ferrari F1 statistics
Salvadori’s Ferrari constructor record contains one entry and one official Grand Prix start.
He recorded no wins, podiums, pole positions, fastest laps or championship points, with eighth place his best Ferrari result.
Roy Salvadori after Ferrari
Following his Ferrari debut, Salvadori competed for a wide range of constructors including Connaught, Maserati, BRM, Vanwall, Cooper, Aston Martin and Lola.
His strongest World Championship period arrived during the late 1950s.
Roy Salvadori’s Formula 1 podiums
Salvadori recorded two Formula 1 podium finishes during the 1958 season while racing Cooper machinery.
Those results included one second-place finish and one third-place finish.
Roy Salvadori finishes fourth in the 1958 championship
The 1958 season was Salvadori’s most successful in Formula 1.
He scored 15 championship points and finished fourth in the Drivers’ World Championship.
Roy Salvadori’s 19 Formula 1 points
Salvadori accumulated 19 championship points over his complete World Championship career.
None came during his single Ferrari appearance, which pre-dated the most competitive period of his career by several seasons.
Why Roy Salvadori has 50 entries but 46 starts
Salvadori accumulated 50 World Championship entries but officially started 46 Grands Prix.
His record includes three did-not-start events and one unsuccessful qualifying attempt. His sole Ferrari entry became an official start.
Roy Salvadori F1 career by constructor
Salvadori’s long Formula 1 career involved numerous constructors and private entrants.
Ferrari accounted for only one of his 46 official starts, while his two podiums and all 19 points came later with other machinery.
Roy Salvadori fastest laps
Salvadori did not record an official Formula 1 fastest lap.
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Roy Salvadori season-by-season F1 statistics
The season table traces Salvadori’s career from his Ferrari debut through Connaught, Maserati, Cooper and several later constructors.
His best Drivers’ Championship result remained fourth place in 1958.
Roy Salvadori’s place in Ferrari history
Salvadori’s Ferrari Formula 1 record lasted only one race, but that appearance was also his World Championship debut.
His Silverstone start therefore represents the beginning of a career that would eventually include 46 official starts and two podium finishes.
How Roy Salvadori’s F1 records are calculated
Career entries and race starts are maintained separately, giving Salvadori 50 entries and 46 starts.
His completed Ferrari record remains fixed at one entry, one start, eighth place and zero championship points.
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