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Team Lotus 1959 statistics and results

1959 statistics

4th
Position
0/8
Wins
0/8
Pole positions
0
Podiums
0
Wins
0
Pole positions
0
Podiums
0.0%
Podium percentage
0
Longest podium streak
4th/9th
High/low result
6.6
Average result
5th/30th
High/low qualifying result
14.16
Average qualifying result
12
DNF
0
DNS
0
Fastest laps
430
Race laps
5
Points
4th
Position
4th/4th
High/low position

1959 standings progression

1959 results

Race Result Grid Qualifying Points
1 Monaco Grand Prix
May 10, 1959
DNF Hill
DNF Halford
DNQ Lovely
14th - HIL
16th - HAL
- LOV
14th - HIL
16th - HAL
22nd - LOV
0
2 Indianapolis 500
May 30, 1959
0
3 Dutch Grand Prix
May 31, 1959
4th Ireland
7th Hill
9th - IRE
5th - HIL
5th - HIL
9th - IRE
3
4 French Grand Prix
Jul 5, 1959
DNF Ireland
DNF Hill
15th - IRE
14th - HIL
14th - HIL
15th - IRE
0
5 British Grand Prix
Jul 18, 1959
8th Stacey
9th Hill
DNF Piper
DNQ Taylor
12th - STA
9th - HIL
22nd - PIP
- TAY
9th - HIL
12th - STA
22nd - PIP
30th - TAY
0
6 German Grand Prix
Aug 2, 1959
DNF Hill
DNF Ireland
10th - HIL
13th - IRE
11th - HIL
14th - IRE
0
7 Portuguese Grand Prix
Aug 23, 1959
DNF Hill
DNF Ireland
15th - HIL
16th - IRE
15th - HIL
16th - IRE
0
8 Italian Grand Prix
Sep 13, 1959
DNF Ireland
DNF Hill
14th - IRE
10th - HIL
10th - HIL
14th - IRE
0
9 United States Grand Prix
Dec 12, 1959
5th Ireland
DNF Stacey
9th - IRE
12th - STA
9th - IRE
12th - STA
2

Team Lotus - 1959 season overview

Lotus participated in the 1959 Formula 1 season, taking part in all 8 Grands Prix with Dennis Taylor, Innes Ireland, Alan Stacey, Graham Hill, Pete Lovely, David Piper and Bruce Halford driving for the team. Despite not securing a podium finish, the team showed determination and made progress throughout the year.

Season highlights

Here are some key moments and achievements from Lotus's 1959 season:

  • Finishes in the points: 2
  • Best qualifying position: 5th
  • Fastest laps: 0
  • Constructor standings: 4th
  • Points scored: 5

While Lotus did not achieve podium finishes, the team showed resilience and continued to improve throughout the season. For a full overview of their statistics, check out Lotus's lifetime stats.

Lotus 1959 driver comparison

Dennis Taylor, Innes Ireland, Alan Stacey, Graham Hill, Pete Lovely, David Piper and Bruce Halford worked hard to maximize the performance of the car, with Dennis Taylor, Innes Ireland, Alan Stacey, Graham Hill, Pete Lovely, David Piper and Bruce Halford consistently contributing to the team's points tally:

  • Dennis Taylor - Best race finish: -
  • Innes Ireland - Best race finish: 4th
  • Alan Stacey - Best race finish: 8th
  • Graham Hill - Best race finish: 7th
  • Pete Lovely - Best race finish: -
  • David Piper - Best race finish: -
  • Bruce Halford - Best race finish: -

Although podiums eluded the team, Dennis Taylor, Innes Ireland, Alan Stacey, Graham Hill, Pete Lovely, David Piper and Bruce Halford were crucial in securing points and developing the car throughout the season.

Team Lotus in previous seasons

Lotus has been part of Formula 1 for several years. You can explore more about the team's legacy and performance in past seasons below: