Wolfgang Von Trips from Germany in Motorsport. Full information
Wolfgang Von Trips is a racing driver from Germany.
Born 4th May 1928, dead 10th September 1961 at age 33.
Participant of Mille Miglia.
Participant of Le Mans 24 Hours.
Participant of Formula 1.
Participant of Formula 2.
The recorded standings include 70 points.
First race: 1954 Mille Miglia
First win: 1960 Syracuse Grand Prix
Last win: 1961 Britain Grand Prix
Last race: 1961 Italy Grand Prix
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Wolfgang Von Trips's career covers the period from 1954 to 1961. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 3 race wins and 1 pole positions. The profile spans 4 championships or event groups. Wolfgang Von Trips 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 | 1954 - 1961 | Series | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 41 | Tracks | 16 |
| Wins | 3 | Podiums | 9 |
| Poles | 1 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 7 | Cars | 18 |
Career context
| Main championship | Formula 1 (30 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Ferrari (27 starts) |
| Most visited track | Monza (5 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Wolfgang Von Trips 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 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Le Mans 24 Hours | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mille Miglia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Wolfgang Von Trips took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Wolfgang Von Trips 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 | 4.00 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1958 | 9.00 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1959 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1960 | 10.00 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Formula 2
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Formula 1
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 33.00 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
List of tracks where Wolfgang Von Trips raced
Wolfgang Von Trips is linked with 16 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Monza.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Spa-Francorchamps | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Silverstone | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| Aintree | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Nürburgring | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Le Mans | 5 | 5 | |
| Reims | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Avus | 17 | 1 | |
| Monza | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Monaco | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Zandvoort | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Porto | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Riverside | 9 | 16 | 1 |
| Sebring | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Syracuse, Sicily | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Mille Miglia | 2 | 4 |
Wolfgang Von Trips: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1960 Syracuse Grand Prix and currently ends with 1961 Britain Grand Prix, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Scuderia Ferrari | Syracuse Grand Prix |
| 1961 | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Netherlands Grand Prix |
| 1961 | Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC | Britain Grand Prix |
Related drivers
These links add context around Wolfgang Von Trips: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Wolfgang Von Trips in race results
Other drivers from Germany
- Michael Schumacher (315)
- Sebastian Vettel (319)
- Klaus Ludwig (218)
- Bernd Schneider (239)
- Rene Rast (144)
- Nico Rosberg (229)
- Marco Wittmann (214)
- Hans-Joachim Stuck (188)
Drivers who shared races with Wolfgang Von Trips
- Maurice Trintignant (30 shared races)
- Graham Hill (28 shared races)
- Jack Brabham (28 shared races)
- Tony Brooks (27 shared races)
- Masten Gregory (25 shared races)
- Roy Salvadori (23 shared races)
- Bruce Mclaren (22 shared races)
- Olivier Gendebien (21 shared races)
Other drivers in Wolfgang Von Trips's debut race
List of teams Wolfgang Von Trips was a part of
Wolfgang Von Trips is connected with 7 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Ferrari.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| Porsche | 33 | 12 | 3 |
| Cooper | 9 | 16 | 1 |
| Scuderia Ferrari | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Dr Ing F Porsche | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Porsche KG | 5 | 2 | |
| S.E.F.A.C. Ferrari | 1 |
List of all the cars Wolfgang Von Trips drove
Wolfgang Von Trips is linked with 18 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Porsche
Best Race Position: 25
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 2
Mercedes-Benz
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification:
Total Races: 1
Ferrari DS50 V8 2.5
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 8
Total Races: 3
Ferrari 143 V6 2.4
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 7
Porsche 547/3 F4 1.5
Best Race Position:
Best position in qualification: 12
Total Races: 2
Ferrari 155 V6 2.4
Best Race Position: 4
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 8
Ferrari 171 V6 2.4
Best Race Position: 5
Best position in qualification: 6
Total Races: 1
Maserati 250S L4 2.5
Best Race Position: 9
Best position in qualification: 16
Total Races: 1
Ferrari 178 V6 1.5
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 7