John Nicholson (racing driver)

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John Nicholson

Nationality New Zealander

Formula One World Championship career
Active years	1974-1975
Teams	Lyncar
Races	2 (1 start)
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podium finishes	0
Career points	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^[1]) is a former racing driver from Auckland, New Zealand. He participated in 2 Formula One World Championship 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 World Championship results

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Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	WDC	Points
1974	Pinch (Plant) Ltd.	Lyncar 006	Cosworth V8	ARG	BRA	RSA	ESP	BEL	MON	SWE	NED	FRA	GBR DNQ	GER	AUT	ITA	CAN	USA	-	0
1975	Pinch (Plant) Ltd.	Lyncar 006	Cosworth V8	ARG	BRA	RSA	ESP	MON	BEL	SWE	NED	FRA	GBR 17	GER	AUT	ITA	USA		-	0