Cooper-Borgward

Cooper-Borgward was a Formula 1 constructor that participated briefly in the 1959 season. The team entered three races during its sole year of competition, fielding drivers such as Chris Bristow, Ivor Bueb, and George Constantine. Despite its short tenure, Cooper-Borgward did not secure any wins, podium finishes, pole positions, or championship points.

Statistically, the team recorded a 0.0% win and podium rate across its three-race career, with no points scored and no retirements noted. This lack of competitive results reflects the limited impact Cooper-Borgward had within the highly competitive environment of late 1950s Formula 1. The team’s career spanned only a single season, resulting in a points-per-race average of 0.0.

From a performance metrics perspective, Cooper-Borgward’s participation illustrates the challenges faced by smaller constructors during this era, as they were unable to break into the points or podium positions. The absence of any recorded retirements suggests that reliability was not a primary issue, but rather a lack of pace or competitiveness relative to other teams.