UK
- Races
- 4
- Wins
- 2
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
José Froilán GONZÁLEZ
ArgentineBorn Oct 5, 1922
0
Championships
2
Race Wins
15
Podiums
3
Pole Positions
29
Races
78
Career Points
Career answer
José Froilán González F1 career at a glance
Across 1950-1960, José Froilán González has 29 recorded Formula 1 race starts, 2 wins, 15 podiums, 3 pole positions, and 78 career points. The best recorded championship result is P2 in 1954 with Ferrari.
About
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José Froilán González was an Argentine Formula 1 driver active from 1950. He competed in 29 World Championship Grands Prix, securing two wins and 15 podium finishes without claiming a championship title. González raced for Ferrari, Talbot-Lago, and Maserati, concluding his career with Ferrari.
Over his career, González achieved a win rate of 6.9% and a podium rate exceeding 50%, indicating consistent front-running performances. Notably, he completed all his races without a single retirement, reflecting exceptional reliability. Despite an average qualifying position of first, he lost an average of 2.48 positions per race, suggesting challenges in maintaining starting advantage during races.
Although González never recorded wins or podiums in wet conditions, his overall career points tally reached 78. His tenure spanned 76 years from debut to retirement, marking a significant era in early Formula 1 history.
Career Statistics
0
Championships
2
Race Wins
15
Podiums
3
Pole Positions
29
Races
78
Career Points
10
DNFs
Win Rate6.9%
Podium Rate51.7%
Pole Rate10.3%
P7.7
Avg Finish Position
P5.2
Avg Grid Position
Season by Season Breakdown
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19600
Ferrari
Races
1
Wins
-
Podiums
-
Poles
-
Points0
1957P21 WDC
Ferrari
Races
1
Wins
-
Podiums
-
Poles
-
Points1
19560
Maserati
Races
2
Wins
-
Podiums
-
Poles
-
Points0
2 DNFs
1955P17 WDC
Ferrari
Races
1
Wins
-
Podiums
1
Poles
-
Points2
1954P2 WDC
Ferrari
Races
9
Wins
1
Podiums
5
Poles
1
Points26.64
3 DNFs
1953P6 WDC
Maserati
Races
6
Wins
-
Podiums
3
Poles
-
Points14.5
2 DNFs
1952P9 WDC
Maserati
Races
1
Wins
-
Podiums
1
Poles
-
Points6.5
1951P3 WDC
Talbot-Lago
Races
6
Wins
1
Podiums
5
Poles
1
Points27
1 DNF
Points Progression
1960
0P?
1957
1P21
1956
0P?
1955
2P17
1954
26.64P2
1953
14.5P6
1952
6.5P9
1951
27P3
1950
0P?
Circuit Records
Argentina
- Races
- 6
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 3
- Best
- P2
France
- Races
- 4
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P2
Italy
- Races
- 4
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 3
- Best
- P2
Belgium
- Races
- 3
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P4
Switzerland
- Races
- 2
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P2
Germany
- Races
- 2
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P2
Netherlands
- Races
- 2
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P3
Monaco
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- -
- Best
- P10
Spain
- Races
- 1
- Wins
- -
- Podiums
- 1
- Best
- P2
| Circuit | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Silverstone CircuitUK | 4 | 2 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar GálvezArgentina | 6 | - |
| Reims-GueuxFrance | 4 | - |
| Autodromo Nazionale di MonzaItaly | 4 | - |
| Circuit de Spa-FrancorchampsBelgium | 3 | - |
| Circuit BremgartenSwitzerland | 2 | - |
| NürburgringGermany | 2 | - |
| Circuit Park ZandvoortNetherlands | 2 | - |
| Circuit de MonacoMonaco | 1 | - |
| Circuit de PedralbesSpain | 1 | - |
Race Results(29 races)
Grid
11
+/-
+1
Points
0
Status
FIN
Grid
10
+/-
+5
Points
1
Status
FIN
Grid
6
+/-
-22
Points
0
Status
Transmission
Grid
5
+/-
-7
Points
0
Status
Engine
Grid
1
+/-
-1
Points
2
Status
✓
Grid
13
+/-
+10
Points
3
Status
FIN
Grid
5
+/-
-12
Points
0
Status
Gearbox
Grid
1
+/-
-1
Points
6
Status
✓
Grid
5
+/-
+3
Points
3
Status
✓
Grid
2
+/-
+1
Points
8.1
Status
✓
Grid
4
+/-
-12
Points
0
Status
Engine
Grid
5
+/-
+1
Points
1.5
Status
FIN
Grid
2
+/-
-10
Points
0
Status
Engine
Grid
2
+/-
-1
Points
5
Status
✓
Grid
2
+/-
-2
Points
3.5
Status
FIN
Grid
5
+/-
+2
Points
4
Status
✓
Grid
3
+/-
-13
Points
1
Status
Throttle
Grid
13
+/-
+10
Points
2
Status
FIN
Grid
5
+/-
-11
Points
0
Status
Axle
Grid
5
+/-
+2
Points
4
Status
FIN
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José Froilán González F1 stats FAQ
How many world championships does José Froilán González have?
José Froilán González has won 0 Formula 1 World Championships.
What is José Froilán González's F1 win rate?
José Froilán González's Formula 1 win rate is 6.9% (2 wins from 29 race starts).
How many F1 races has José Froilán González started?
José Froilán González has 29 recorded Formula 1 race starts, with 15 podiums and 3 pole positions.
What is José Froilán González's best F1 championship finish?
José Froilán González's best recorded Drivers' Championship finish is P2, achieved in 1954 with Ferrari.
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