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Sam Hanks

Sam Hanks is an American racing driver who raced in Formula 1 from 1950 to 1957. He took 1 win and 4 podiums from 8 Grand Prix starts.

8

Grand Prix starts

1

Wins

4

Podiums

0

Pole positions

0

World titles

12.5%

Win rate

Teams Sam Hanks drove for

Across 8 seasons, Sam Hanks raced for Epperly, Kurtis Kraft.

Race wins came with Epperly.

Circuits Sam Hanks has won at

Sam Hanks has taken at least one Grand Prix victory at 1 different circuit: Indianapolis.

Seasons Sam Hanks competed in

1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957.

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Sam Hanks: frequently asked questions

How many races has Sam Hanks won?
Sam Hanks has won 1 Formula 1 Grand Prix from 8 starts — a win rate of 12.5%. Those wins came with Epperly.
How many World Championships has Sam Hanks won?
Sam Hanks never won the Formula 1 World Championship.
Which teams did Sam Hanks drive for?
Sam Hanks raced for Epperly, Kurtis Kraft in Formula 1.
When did Sam Hanks race in Formula 1?
Sam Hanks competed in Formula 1 between 1950 and 1957, across 8 seasons.

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