Leo KINNUNEN

Leo Kinnunen is a Finnish former Formula 1 driver who competed in the 1974 season. His brief F1 career consisted of a single race entry with the Surtees team. Despite limited participation, Kinnunen completed his only race without retiring, maintaining a 0.0% DNF rate.

Kinnunen did not achieve any championship points, podiums, wins, or pole positions during his Formula 1 tenure. His career win and podium rates stand at 0.0%, reflecting the challenges faced during his short stint in the sport. Notably, he averaged gaining three positions per race, indicating competitive progress during his sole appearance.

Though his Formula 1 career was brief, Kinnunen's involvement in the sport occurred during an era of significant technological and competitive evolution. His participation with Surtees places him within the context of smaller teams striving to establish themselves amid dominant constructors of the 1970s.