Wolfgang von Trips

Wolfgang von Trips is a German Formula 1 driver with 27 race starts from 1956 to 1961, 2 wins, 1 pole position, 6 podiums and 56 championship points.

Trips's first start was the 1957 Argentine Grand Prix for Ferrari, from 11th on the grid, finishing 6th. The first win came at the 1961 Dutch Grand Prix for Ferrari, in the 22nd start, from 2nd on the grid. The most recent of the 2 wins was the 1961 British Grand Prix. The best season was 1961: 2nd in the championship with 33 points, 2 wins and 4 podiums, for Ferrari. The longest team-mate pairing was with Phil Hill, 18 races: Trips finished ahead 10 times to 8 when both were classified, and out-qualified Hill 8 times to 10. 8 of the 27 starts ended in a retirement (30%).

Nationality

German

Born

4 May 1928

Active

1956 to 1961, 6 seasons

Teams

Ferrari, Porsche, Cooper-Maserati

First win: 1961 Dutch Grand Prix. Most recent win: 1961 British Grand Prix. Win rate 7.4% of starts.

Compare with team-mates: Phil Hill, Richie Ginther, Mike Hawthorn, Peter Collins. Or anyone else.

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