American- Championship
- 14th32.5 pts to the leader
- Points
- 2pts1 round started
Sam Hanks, an American driver, raced for Kurtis Kraft in the 1953 Formula 1 season with car number 3. Hanks was born on 13 July 1914. Hanks finished 14th in the 1953 drivers' championship with 2 points, 1 podium but no wins – 32.5 points behind champion Alberto Ascari.
Hanks's best result was 3rd at the Indianapolis 500. Hanks's teammate was Bill Vukovich; Hanks trailed their qualifying head-to-head 0–1 and trailed the race head-to-head 0–1.
Final 1953 results after 9 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
1
podium rate
100%
Poles
0
pole rate
Sam Hanks: quick facts
Short answers about Hanks's 1953 season.
What team did Sam Hanks drive for in 1953?
Sam Hanks drove for Kurtis Kraft in the 1953 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Sam Hanks use in 1953?
Sam Hanks raced with car number 3 in 1953.
How many points did Sam Hanks score in 1953?
Sam Hanks scored 2 points in 1953 and finished 14th in the drivers' championship, 32.5 points behind champion Alberto Ascari.
How many races did Sam Hanks win in 1953?
Sam Hanks did not win a Grand Prix in 1953. Hanks's best result was 3rd at the Indianapolis 500.
Who was Sam Hanks's teammate in 1953?
Bill Vukovich was Sam Hanks's teammate at Kurtis Kraft in 1953. Hanks trailed the qualifying head-to-head 0–1 and trailed the race head-to-head 0–1.
