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- 18th79 pts to the leader
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- 2pts17 rounds started
Shinji Nakano, a Japanese driver, raced for Prost in the 1997 Formula 1 season with car number 15. Nakano was born on 1 April 1971. Nakano finished 18th in the 1997 drivers' championship with 2 points and no wins or podiums – 79 points behind champion Jacques Villeneuve.
Nakano's best result was 6th, achieved twice, most recently at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Nakano's teammate was Olivier Panis; Nakano trailed their qualifying head-to-head 0–10 and trailed the race head-to-head 2–8.
Nakano scored points in 2 of 17 Grands Prix. Nakano's average qualifying position was 16.9. From grid to flag, Nakano gained a net 56 places across 8 classified finishes. Nakano scored 10% of Prost's 1997 total of 21 points.
Final 1997 results after 17 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
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Shinji Nakano: quick facts
Short answers about Nakano's 1997 season.
What team did Shinji Nakano drive for in 1997?
Shinji Nakano drove for Prost in the 1997 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Shinji Nakano use in 1997?
Shinji Nakano raced with car number 15 in 1997.
How many points did Shinji Nakano score in 1997?
Shinji Nakano scored 2 points in 1997 and finished 18th in the drivers' championship, 79 points behind champion Jacques Villeneuve.
How many races did Shinji Nakano win in 1997?
Shinji Nakano did not win a Grand Prix in 1997. Nakano's best result was 6th at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Who was Shinji Nakano's teammate in 1997?
Olivier Panis was Shinji Nakano's teammate at Prost in 1997. Nakano trailed the qualifying head-to-head 0–10 and trailed the race head-to-head 2–8.
