John Nicholson (racing driver)

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John Nicholson
Nationality Flag of New Zealand New Zealander
World Championship Career
Active years 1974-75
Team(s) Lyncar
Races 2
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podium finishes    0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First race 1974 British Grand Prix
Last race 1975 British Grand Prix

John Nicholson (born October 6, 1941) is a former Formula One driver from Auckland, New Zealand. He participated in 2 grands prix, debuting on July 20, 1974. He scored no championship points.

Nicholson was the 1973 and 1974 British Formula Atlantic champion, and in his 'day job' was engine builder for McLaren. He commissioned Martin Slater of Lyncar to build him an F1 car, but Nicholson's ambitions stretched mainly to competing in non-championship races. After his F1 exploits, Nicholson turned his sporting attenion to powerboat racing.


[edit] Complete Formula One results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Team WDC Points
1974 Lyncar ARG
BRA
RSA
ESP
BEL
MON
SWE
DUT
FRA
GBR
DNQ
GER
AUT
ITA
CAN
USA
Lyncar - 0
1975 Lyncar ARG
BRA
RSA
ESP
MON
BEL
SWE
DUT
FRA
GBR
17
GER
AUT
ITA
USA
Lyncar - 0