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4
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55
Races
47
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Across 1959-1966, Innes Ireland has 55 recorded Formula 1 race starts, 1 win, 4 podiums, 0 pole positions, and 47 career points. The best recorded championship result is P4 in 1960 with Team Lotus.
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Innes Ireland was a British Formula 1 driver active from 1959, competing in 55 Grands Prix with teams including BRM, Lotus-BRM, Lotus-Climax, and Team Lotus. He secured one race victory and achieved four podium finishes, accumulating a total of 47 championship points throughout his career. Ireland did not record any pole positions and maintained a zero percent retirement rate, completing every race he entered.
His win rate stands at 1.8%, with a podium rate of 7.3%, reflecting a modest level of success in a competitive era. Despite these achievements, Ireland's average race position change was negative, indicating he typically lost positions during races. Notably, he did not secure any wins or podiums in wet weather conditions. Ireland's career spanned a significant period, though his impact was limited compared to contemporaries with higher win and podium ratios.
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55
Races
47
Career Points
25
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P12.1
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P10.2
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| Circuit | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Watkins GlenUSA | 6 | 1 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di MonzaItaly | 6 | - |
| Circuit de Spa-FrancorchampsBelgium | 6 | - |
| Circuit Park ZandvoortNetherlands | 5 | - |
| Circuit de MonacoMonaco | 5 | - |
| Reims-GueuxFrance | 4 | - |
| Autódromo Hermanos RodríguezMexico | 4 | - |
| Silverstone CircuitUK | 3 | - |
| AintreeUK | 2 | - |
| NürburgringGermany | 2 | - |
| Rouen-Les-EssartsFrance | 2 | - |
| AVUSGermany | 1 | - |
| Monsanto Park CircuitPortugal | 1 | - |
| Sebring International RacewayUSA | 1 | - |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar GálvezArgentina | 1 | - |
| Circuito da BoavistaPortugal | 1 | - |
| Riverside International RacewayUSA | 1 | - |
| Prince George CircuitSouth Africa | 1 | - |
| Brands HatchUK | 1 | - |
| ZeltwegAustria | 1 | - |
| Charade CircuitFrance | 1 | - |
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Innes Ireland has won 0 Formula 1 World Championships.
Innes Ireland's Formula 1 win rate is 1.8% (1 wins from 55 race starts).
Innes Ireland has 55 recorded Formula 1 race starts, with 4 podiums and 0 pole positions.
Innes Ireland's best recorded Drivers' Championship finish is P4, achieved in 1960 with Team Lotus.
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