Indianapolis F1 Grand Prix
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Winners
The winner started from pole in 8 racess. In 2 occasions of them the driver has had the fastest lap. In 1957 Sam Hanks won the race after he started from position 13 (the lowest).
Consecutively wins: (4) Michael Schumacher (2) Bill Vukovich
Top drivers : Michael Schumacher (5); Bill Vukovich (2); Lewis Hamilton (1);
Top teams : Ferrari (6); Watson (3); Kurtis (3);
Pole positions
Top drivers at grid Michael Schumacher (4); Bill Vukovich (2); Lewis Hamilton (1);
Consecutively poles: (3) Michael Schumacher (2) Bill Vukovich
In 1951 Andy Linden started the race from position 31 and finish on 4 (best jump).The worst finish was set by Tony Bettenhausen Sr. in 1950 when he started from 8 and finish on 31.
Top drivers« » Top teamsFastest laps
Season | Driver | Fastest lap |
---|---|---|
1959 | Johnny Thomson | 1:01.890 |
1956 | Paul Russo | 1:02.320 |
1958 | Tony Bettenhausen Sr. | 1:02.370 |
1957 | Jim Rathmann | 1:02.750 |
1955 | Bill Vukovich | 1:03.670 |
clossest time difference between 1st and 2nd position
1st place | Difference | 2nd place | Date | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rubens Barrichello | Ferrari | -00:00.011 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | 29 Sep 2002 |
Lewis Hamilton | McLaren | -00:01.500 | Fernando Alonso | McLaren | 17 Jun 2007 |
Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | -00:01.522 | Rubens Barrichello | Ferrari | 19 Jun 2005 |
Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | -00:02.956 | Rubens Barrichello | Ferrari | 20 Jun 2004 |
Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | -00:07.984 | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | 2 Jul 2006 |
bigest time difference between 1st and 2nd position
1st place | Difference | 2nd place | Date | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Johnnie Parsons | Kurtis | -1 lap | Bill Holland | Moore | 30 May 1950 |
Troy Ruttman | JC Agajanian | -04:02.330 | Jim Rathmann | Grancor Auto Specialists | 30 May 1952 |
Bill Vukovich | Howard Keck | -03:30.870 | Art Cross | Bessie Lee Paoli | 30 May 1953 |
Bob Sweikert | Kurtis | -02:43.958 | Paul Russo | Kurtis | 30 May 1955 |
Bob Sweikert | Kurtis | -02:43.958 | Tony Bettenhausen Sr. | Kurtis | 30 May 1955 |
F1 seasons
Season | Winner | Pole position | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren |
2006 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
2005 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Jarno Trulli | Toyota |
2004 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Rubens Barrichello | Ferrari |
2003 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Kimi Raikkonen | McLaren |
2002 | Rubens Barrichello | Ferrari | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
2001 | Mika Hakkinen | McLaren | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
2000 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
1960 | Jim Rathmann | Watson | Eddie Sachs | Ewing |
1959 | Rodger Ward | Watson | Rodger Ward | Watson |
1958 | Jimmy Bryan | Salih | Dick Rathmann | Watson |
1957 | Sam Hanks | Salih | Pat O'Connor | Kurtis |
1956 | Pat Flaherty | Watson | Pat Flaherty | Watson |
1955 | Bob Sweikert | Kurtis | Bob Sweikert | Kurtis |
1954 | Bill Vukovich | Kurtis | Bill Vukovich | Kurtis |
1953 | Bill Vukovich | Howard Keck | Bill Vukovich | Howard Keck |
1952 | Troy Ruttman | JC Agajanian | Freddie Agabashian | Cummins Engine Co |
1951 | Lee Wallard | Murrell Belanger | Duke Nalon | Jean Marcenac |
1950 | Johnnie Parsons | Kurtis | Walt Faulkner | JC Agajanian |