Indianapolis F1 Grand Prix
Indianapolis
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); Kurtis (5); Watson (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.
Indianapolis fastest 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 |
Heat maps
Starting grid / final race
bigest time difference between 1st and 2nd position
| 1st place | Difference | 2nd place | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnnie Parsons | Kurtis | -1 lap | Bill Holland | Deidt | 30 May 1950 |
| Troy Ruttman | Kuzma | -04:02.330 | Jim Rathmann | Kurtis | 30 May 1952 |
| Bill Vukovich | Kurtis | -03:30.870 | Art Cross | Kurtis | 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 |
Indianapolis F1 victories and pole positions by 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 | Epperly | Dick Rathmann | Watson |
| 1957 | Sam Hanks | Epperly | 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 | Kurtis | Bill Vukovich | Kurtis |
| 1952 | Troy Ruttman | Kuzma | Freddie Agabashian | Kurtis |
| 1951 | Lee Wallard | Kurtis | Duke Nalon | Kurtis |
| 1950 | Johnnie Parsons | Kurtis | Walt Faulkner | Kurtis |
