Jo Schlesser from France in Motorsport. Full information
Jo Schlesser is a racing driver from France.
Born 18th May 1928, dead 7th July 1968 at age 40.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of Formula 2.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Daytona 500.
Participant of Formula 1.
The recorded standings include 19 points.
First race: 1957 Le Mans 24 Hours
Last race: 1968 France Grand Prix
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Jo Schlesser's career covers the period from 1957 to 1968. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Jo Schlesser has no recorded wins here, but the results include 1 podium finish. The profile spans 5 championships or event groups. Jo Schlesser has podium-level results in the database, making the detailed tables useful for tracing the strongest races and recurring teams.
| Years | 1957 - 1968 | Series | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 25 | Tracks | 16 |
| Wins | 0 | Podiums | 1 |
| Poles | 0 | Best finish | 3rd |
| Teams | 12 | Cars | 14 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 2 (12 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Jo Schlesser (5 starts) |
| Most visited track | Le Mans (7 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Jo Schlesser 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 2 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NASCAR | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daytona 500 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Jo Schlesser took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Jo Schlesser 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1966 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1967 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Jo Schlesser raced
Jo Schlesser is linked with 16 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Le Mans.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brands Hatch | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Aintree | 18 | 22 | 1 |
| Nürburgring | 10 | 19 | 3 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 1 | ||
| Rouen-les-Essarts | 17 | 1 | |
| Le Mans | 9 | 7 | |
| Hockenheim | 6 | 12 | 1 |
| Zandvoort | 6 | 1 | |
| Jarama | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Daytona | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| Syracuse, Sicily | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| Heysel | 15 | 1 | |
| Pau | 10 | 15 | 1 |
| Thruxton | 10 | 1 | |
| Enna-Pergusa | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Crystal Palace | 5 | 14 | 1 |
Jo Schlesser: List of all wins
No race wins are recorded for Jo Schlesser in the current data, so this section is kept as a statistical checkpoint rather than a wins list.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|
Related drivers
These links add context around Jo Schlesser: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Jo Schlesser in race results
Other drivers from France
- Alain Prost (205)
- Sébastien Bourdais (304)
- Simon Pagenaud (230)
- Jacques Laffite (290)
- Romain Grosjean (322)
- René Arnoux (196)
- Franck Montagny (85)
- Jean Alesi (276)
Drivers who shared races with Jo Schlesser
- Graham Hill (16 shared races)
- Jo Bonnier (12 shared races)
- Jochen Rindt (12 shared races)
- Jean-Pierre Beltoise (12 shared races)
- Pedro Rodriguez (11 shared races)
- Piers Courage (11 shared races)
- Guy Ligier (10 shared races)
- John Surtees (10 shared races)
Other drivers in Jo Schlesser's debut race
List of teams Jo Schlesser was a part of
Jo Schlesser is connected with 12 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Jo Schlesser.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRM | 1 | ||
| Matra | 10 | 19 | 2 |
| Honda | 17 | 1 | |
| Jo Schlesser | 6 | 11 | 5 |
| Ford France | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Ecurie Inter-Sport | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Bondy Long | 9 | 8 | 2 |
| Matra Sports SARL | 25 | 1 | |
| Ford Motor Co. | 9 | 1 | |
| David Brown | 10 | 1 | |
| N. A. R. T. | 1 | ||
| D. B. | 1 |
List of all the cars Jo Schlesser drove
Jo Schlesser is linked with 14 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Ferrari
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Climax FPF L4 1.5
Best Race Position: 6
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 5
Aston Martin
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 10
Total Races: 1
Ford
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 23
Total Races: 1
Ford Cosworth SCA L4 1.0
Best Race Position: 10
Best position in qualification: 19
Total Races: 1
Ford Cosworth FVA L4 1.6
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 3
Total Races: 4
Honda RA302E V8 3.0
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 17
Total Races: 1