Canada
- Races
- 2
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P3
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1
Podiums
0
Pole Positions
15
Races
8
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Across 1971-1975, Mark Donohue has 15 recorded Formula 1 race starts, 0 wins, 1 podium, 0 pole positions, and 8 career points. The best recorded championship result is P15 in 1975 with Penske.
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Mark Donohue was an American racing driver active in Formula 1 during the early 1970s. Competing in 15 Grands Prix between 1971 and 1972, he drove for teams including Penske and McLaren. Despite not securing any wins or pole positions, Donohue achieved one podium finish and scored a total of eight championship points.
His career is notable for a zero percent DNF rate, completing every race he started, which is uncommon in the era's mechanically demanding conditions. Donohue's podium rate stood at 6.7%, and he averaged gaining approximately 3.47 positions per race, indicating consistent racecraft and competitiveness. Although he did not record any wet-weather podiums or victories, his reliability and steady performance contributed to his reputation.
Donohue's Formula 1 tenure was brief but marked by a disciplined approach and technical skill, reflecting his broader motorsport career. His lack of championships and wins contrasts with his ability to finish all races, highlighting a focus on consistency over outright speed during his time in the sport.
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Race Wins
1
Podiums
0
Pole Positions
15
Races
8
Career Points
8
DNFs
P13.5
Avg Finish Position
P17.0
Avg Grid Position
Canada
USA
Argentina
Brazil
South Africa
Spain
Monaco
Belgium
Sweden
Netherlands
France
UK
Germany
Austria
| Circuit | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Mosport International RacewayCanada | 2 | - |
| Watkins GlenUSA | 1 | - |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar GálvezArgentina | 1 | - |
| Autódromo José Carlos PaceBrazil | 1 | - |
| KyalamiSouth Africa | 1 | - |
| MontjuïcSpain | 1 | - |
| Circuit de MonacoMonaco | 1 | - |
| ZolderBelgium | 1 | - |
| Scandinavian RacewaySweden | 1 | - |
| Circuit Park ZandvoortNetherlands | 1 | - |
| Circuit Paul RicardFrance | 1 | - |
| Silverstone CircuitUK | 1 | - |
| NürburgringGermany | 1 | - |
| Red Bull RingAustria | 1 | - |
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19
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-4
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Tyre
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15
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+10
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2
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Accident
Grid
18
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-6
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0
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Transmission
Grid
18
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+10
Points
0
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FIN
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16
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+11
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2
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✓
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21
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+10
Points
0
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FIN
Grid
16
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+6
Points
0
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Accident
Grid
17
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-3
Points
0
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Accident
Grid
18
+/-
+10
Points
0
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FIN
Grid
15
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-5
Points
0
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Handling
Grid
16
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+9
Points
0
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FIN
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14
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-6
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0
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Suspension
Grid
24
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+12
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
8
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+5
Points
4
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✓
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Mark Donohue has won 0 Formula 1 World Championships.
Mark Donohue's Formula 1 win rate is 0.0% (0 wins from 15 race starts).
Mark Donohue has 15 recorded Formula 1 race starts, with 1 podiums and 0 pole positions.
Mark Donohue's best recorded Drivers' Championship finish is P15, achieved in 1975 with Penske.
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