Jo VONLANTHEN

Jo Vonlanthen is a Swiss former Formula 1 driver who competed briefly in the mid-1970s. His Formula 1 career was limited to a single race entry with the Williams team in 1975. Despite this short stint, Vonlanthen managed to complete his sole race without retiring, an uncommon feat given the mechanical unreliability typical of the era.

Vonlanthen’s career statistics reflect a minimal impact on the championship standings, with no wins, podiums, points, or pole positions recorded. His win and podium rates stand at 0.0%, consistent with his single-race participation. Notably, he averaged a gain of six positions per race, suggesting a competitive performance relative to his starting position in his lone appearance.

Spanning a career timeline from 1975 to his retirement, Vonlanthen’s presence in Formula 1 is primarily of historical interest rather than competitive significance. His zero percent DNF rate and absence of wet weather achievements further underline the brevity and limited scope of his Formula 1 involvement.