
Bruce McLaren, a New Zealand driver, raced for McLaren-Serenissima and then McLaren-Ford in the 1966 Formula 1 season with car number 17. McLaren was born on 30 August 1937. McLaren finished 16th in the 1966 drivers' championship with 3 points and no wins or podiums – 39 points behind champion Jack Brabham.
McLaren's best result was 5th at the United States Grand Prix.
McLaren scored points in 2 of 5 Grands Prix. McLaren scored 100% of McLaren-Ford's 1966 total of 2 points.
Final 1966 results after 9 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Short answers about McLaren's 1966 season.
Bruce McLaren drove for McLaren-Serenissima and McLaren-Ford in 1966, ending the season with McLaren-Ford.
Bruce McLaren raced with car number 17 in 1966.
Bruce McLaren scored 3 points in 1966 and finished 16th in the drivers' championship, 39 points behind champion Jack Brabham.
Bruce McLaren did not win a Grand Prix in 1966. McLaren's best result was 5th at the United States Grand Prix.
Grand Prix points per round. Dashed line = season average.
Every round of the season. Select a race to open it.
| Rd | Grand Prix | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DNF |
0 |
| 2 | DNS | 0 |
| 4 | P6 | 1 |
| 8 | P5 | 2 |
| 9 | DNF | 0 |