Chris Bristow
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| Chris Bristow | |
| Nationality |  British |
|---|---|
| World Championship Career | |
| Active years | 1959 - 1960 |
| Team(s) | Cooper |
| Races | 4 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podium finishes | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First race | 1959 British Grand Prix |
| Last race | 1960 Belgian Grand Prix |
Chris Bristow (December 2, 1937 in Lambeth, London - June 19, 1960 at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium), was a British Formula One driver from England. He was killed during the 1960 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, in a gruesome accident at the Burnenville corner, in which he was decapitated when the car rolled over. He started four World Championship races and scored no championship points.
[edit] Complete Formula One Results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)
| Yr | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Team | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Cooper | MON | IND | DUT | FRA | GBR Ret |
DEU | POR | ITA | USA | Cooper | 48 | 0 | |
| 1960 | Cooper | ARG | MON Ret |
IND | DUT Ret |
BEL Ret |
FRA | GBR | POR | ITA | USA | Cooper | - | 0 |
| Preceded by Harry Schell |
Formula One fatal accidents June 19, 1960 |
Succeeded by Alan Stacey |
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