Tony Brooks from United Kingdom in Motorsport. Full information
Tony Brooks is a racing driver from United Kingdom.
Born 25th February 1932, 94 years old.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of Formula 1.
The recorded standings include 75 points.
First race: 1955 Le Mans 24 Hours
First win: 1957 Britain Grand Prix
Last win: 1959 Germany Grand Prix
Last race: 1961 USA Grand Prix
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Tony Brooks's career covers the period from 1955 to 1961. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 6 race wins and 2 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Tony Brooks 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 | 1955 - 1961 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 45 | Tracks | 17 |
| Wins | 6 | Podiums | 10 |
| Poles | 2 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 8 | Cars | 10 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 1 (43 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Vanwall (16 starts) |
| Most visited track | Monaco (6 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Tony Brooks 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 | 6 | 43 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Tony Brooks took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Tony Brooks moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1957 | 11.00 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1958 | 24.00 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1959 | 27.00 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1960 | 7.00 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1961 | 6.00 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Tony Brooks raced
Tony Brooks is linked with 17 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Monaco.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spa-Francorchamps | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Silverstone | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| Aintree | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Nürburgring | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Le Mans | 4 | ||
| Reims | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Avus | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Monza | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Monaco | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Ain-Diab | 7 | 1 | |
| Zandvoort | 9 | 3 | 4 |
| Pescara | 6 | 1 | |
| Porto | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Monsanto | 9 | 10 | 1 |
| Watkins Glen | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Riverside | 9 | 1 | |
| Sebring | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Tony Brooks: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1957 Britain Grand Prix and currently ends with 1959 Germany Grand Prix, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
Related drivers
These links add context around Tony Brooks: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Tony Brooks in race results
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- Stirling Moss (87)
Drivers who shared races with Tony Brooks
- Stirling Moss (43 shared races)
- Jo Bonnier (37 shared races)
- Roy Salvadori (34 shared races)
- Graham Hill (32 shared races)
- Masten Gregory (31 shared races)
- Phil Hill (31 shared races)
- Harry Schell (28 shared races)
- Wolfgang Von Trips (27 shared races)
Other drivers in Tony Brooks's debut race
List of teams Tony Brooks was a part of
Tony Brooks is connected with 8 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Vanwall.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| BRM | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| Cooper | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Vanwall | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Aston Martin Ltd. | 1 | ||
| David Brown | 1 | ||
| David Brown Racing Dept. | 1 | ||
| D. Brown | 1 |
List of all the cars Tony Brooks drove
Tony Brooks is linked with 10 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Aston Martin
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Aston Martin
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 2
Vanwall 254 L4 2.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 14
Vanwall 254 L4 2.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 17
Total Races: 1
Ferrari 155 V6 2.4
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 7
Vanwall 254 L4 2.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 14
Total Races: 1