P3
Championship
1
Wins
5
Podiums
0
Poles
32
Points
2
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Bruce McLaren contested 9 grands prix in 1962 for Cooper-Climax and finished P3 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 32 points, 1 win, 5 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Monaco Grand Prix, where Bruce McLaren finished P1. Across the year, they scored in 7 races and reached the flag in 9 classified finishes, with 2 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P5.9
Podium rate
55.6%
Net positions gained
-13
Race Results
P16
R1Grid 5Gearbox
P1
9 pts
R2Grid 3
P16
R3Grid 2Wheel bearing
P4
3 pts
R4Grid 3+3 Laps
P3
4 pts
R5Grid 4
P5
2 pts
R6Grid 5
P3
4 pts
R7Grid 4
P3
R8Grid 6+1 Lap
P2
R9Grid 8
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 5 | 16 | -11 | - |
| 2 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 3 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | - | 2 | 16 | -14 | - |
| 4 | Rouen-Les-Essarts | - | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 5 | Aintree | - | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 6 | Nürburgring | - | 5 | 5 | ±0 | 2 |
| 7 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 8 | Watkins Glen | - | 6 | 3 | +3 | 4 |
| 9 | Prince George Circuit | - | 8 | 2 | +6 | 6 |
Points Accumulation
R1R9
Bruce McLaren 1962 season FAQ
How did Bruce McLaren finish in the 1962 F1 standings?
Bruce McLaren finished P3 in the 1962 World Drivers' Championship with Cooper-Climax.
How many races did Bruce McLaren win in 1962?
Bruce McLaren won 1 race in 1962, with 5 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Bruce McLaren's best result in 1962?
Bruce McLaren's best 1962 result was P1 at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Monaco Grand Prix 1962
Bruce McLaren finished P1
South African Grand Prix 1962
Bruce McLaren finished P2
British Grand Prix 1962
Bruce McLaren finished P3