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87
Races
133
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Across 1959-1970, Dan Gurney has 87 recorded Formula 1 race starts, 4 wins, 19 podiums, 3 pole positions, and 133 career points. The best recorded championship result is P4 in 1965 with Brabham-Climax.
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Dan Gurney was an American Formula 1 driver active from 1959, competing in 87 Grands Prix. Over his career, he secured four wins, 19 podiums, and three pole positions, accumulating 133 championship points without claiming a title. His career included stints with teams such as McLaren-Ford, Eagle, Brabham, Porsche, BRM, and Ferrari.
Gurney maintained a notably low retirement rate, completing every race he started, resulting in a 0.0% DNF rate. Despite achieving three poles, his average race position declined by nearly three places per event, indicating challenges in race pace or strategy relative to qualifying. His win rate stood at 4.6%, with a podium rate of 21.8%, reflecting consistent competitiveness though not dominance.
No victories or podiums were recorded in wet conditions, suggesting limited success in adverse weather. Gurney's career spanned several decades, highlighting his longevity and adaptability across multiple teams and technical eras in Formula 1 history.
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19
Podiums
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Pole Positions
87
Races
133
Career Points
46
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P6.8
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| Circuit | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Rouen-Les-EssartsFrance | 2 | 2 |
| Circuit de Spa-FrancorchampsBelgium | 8 | 1 |
| Autódromo Hermanos RodríguezMexico | 6 | 1 |
| Circuit Park ZandvoortNetherlands | 10 | - |
| Autodromo Nazionale di MonzaItaly | 9 | - |
| NürburgringGermany | 8 | - |
| Watkins GlenUSA | 8 | - |
| Circuit de MonacoMonaco | 7 | - |
| Reims-GueuxFrance | 5 | - |
| Silverstone CircuitUK | 4 | - |
| Brands HatchUK | 4 | - |
| AintreeUK | 2 | - |
| Prince George CircuitSouth Africa | 2 | - |
| Charade CircuitFrance | 2 | - |
| KyalamiSouth Africa | 2 | - |
| AVUSGermany | 1 | - |
| Monsanto Park CircuitPortugal | 1 | - |
| Circuito da BoavistaPortugal | 1 | - |
| Riverside International RacewayUSA | 1 | - |
| ZeltwegAustria | 1 | - |
| Le MansFrance | 1 | - |
| Mosport International RacewayCanada | 1 | - |
| Circuit Mont-TremblantCanada | 1 | - |
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Dan Gurney has 87 recorded Formula 1 race starts, with 19 podiums and 3 pole positions.
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