Gijs Van Lennep from Netherlands in Motorsport. Full information
Gijs Van Lennep is a racing driver from Netherlands.
Born 16th March 1942, 84 years old.
Participant of Formula 2.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of Formula 1.
The recorded standings include 2 points.
First race: 1967 Zandvoort F2
First win: 1971 Le Mans 24 Hours
Last win: 1976 Le Mans 24 Hours
Last race: 1976 Le Mans 24 Hours
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Gijs Van Lennep's career covers the period from 1967 to 1976. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 2 race wins and 0 pole positions. The profile spans 3 championships or event groups. Gijs Van Lennep is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1967 - 1976 | Series | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 20 | Tracks | 10 |
| Wins | 2 | Podiums | 3 |
| Poles | 0 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 10 | Cars | 12 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 1 (12 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Ensign (5 starts) |
| Most visited track | Le Mans (7 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Gijs Van Lennep statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula 1 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Gijs Van Lennep took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Gijs Van Lennep moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1973 | 1.00 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1974 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1975 | 1.00 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Gijs Van Lennep raced
Gijs Van Lennep is linked with 10 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Le Mans.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Österreichring | 9 | 24 | 1 |
| Nivelles | 14 | 30 | 1 |
| Silverstone | 1 | ||
| Nürburgring | 6 | 24 | 1 |
| Le Castellet | 15 | 22 | 1 |
| Le Mans | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Monza | 23 | 1 | |
| Zandvoort | 6 | 11 | 5 |
| Anderstorp | 1 | ||
| Watkins Glen | 29 | 1 |
Gijs Van Lennep: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1971 Le Mans 24 Hours and currently ends with 1976 Le Mans 24 Hours, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Martini Racing Team | Le Mans 24 Hours |
| 1976 | Martini Racing Porsche System | Le Mans 24 Hours |
Related drivers
These links add context around Gijs Van Lennep: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Gijs Van Lennep in race results
Other drivers from Netherlands
- Max Verstappen (241)
- Giedo Van Der Garde (151)
- Nyck de Vries (114)
- Richard Verschoor (149)
- Arie Luyendyk (176)
- Robin Frijns (91)
- Christijan Albers (109)
- Robert Doornbos (79)
Drivers who shared races with Gijs Van Lennep
- Jacky Ickx (14 shared races)
- Clay Regazzoni (13 shared races)
- Ronnie Peterson (13 shared races)
- Jean-Pierre Jarier (12 shared races)
- Emerson Fittipaldi (11 shared races)
- Carlos Reutemann (11 shared races)
- Henri Pescarolo (11 shared races)
- Carlos Pace (11 shared races)
Other drivers in Gijs Van Lennep's debut race
List of teams Gijs Van Lennep was a part of
Gijs Van Lennep is connected with 10 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Ensign.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensign | 6 | 22 | 5 |
| Surtees | 8 | 21 | 2 |
| Iso-Marlboro | 6 | 20 | 5 |
| Racing Team Holland | 8 | 11 | 1 |
| GELO Racing Team | 5 | 20 | 1 |
| Team A.A.W. | 11 | 1 | |
| Porsche System Engineering Ltd. | 4 | 18 | 1 |
| Martini Racing Porsche System | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Ecurie Bonnier Switzerland | 5 | 1 | |
| Martini Racing Team | 1 | 5 | 2 |
List of all the cars Gijs Van Lennep drove
Gijs Van Lennep is linked with 12 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 8
Best position in qualification: 21
Total Races: 1
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 29
Total Races: 1
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 6
Best position in qualification: 20
Total Races: 3
Porsche
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 7
Total Races: 1
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 14
Best position in qualification: 27
Total Races: 2
Porsche
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 18
Total Races: 2
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 10
Best position in qualification: 22
Total Races: 3
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 3.0
Best Race Position: 6
Best position in qualification: 22
Total Races: 2