Finnish- Championship
- 17th79 pts to the leader
- Points
- 2pts17 rounds started
Mika Salo, a Finnish driver, raced for Tyrrell in the 1997 Formula 1 season with car number 19. Salo was born on 30 November 1966. Salo finished 17th in the 1997 drivers' championship with 2 points and no wins or podiums – 79 points behind champion Jacques Villeneuve.
Salo's best result was 5th at the Monaco Grand Prix. Salo's teammate was Jos Verstappen; Salo led their qualifying head-to-head 10–7 and led the race head-to-head 12–5.
Salo scored points in 1 of 17 Grands Prix. Salo's average qualifying position was 17.8. From grid to flag, Salo gained a net 74 places across 8 classified finishes. Salo scored 100% of Tyrrell's 1997 total of 2 points.
Final 1997 results after 17 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
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Poles
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Mika Salo: quick facts
Short answers about Salo's 1997 season.
What team did Mika Salo drive for in 1997?
Mika Salo drove for Tyrrell in the 1997 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Mika Salo use in 1997?
Mika Salo raced with car number 19 in 1997.
How many points did Mika Salo score in 1997?
Mika Salo scored 2 points in 1997 and finished 17th in the drivers' championship, 79 points behind champion Jacques Villeneuve.
How many races did Mika Salo win in 1997?
Mika Salo did not win a Grand Prix in 1997. Salo's best result was 5th at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Who was Mika Salo's teammate in 1997?
Jos Verstappen was Mika Salo's teammate at Tyrrell in 1997. Salo led the qualifying head-to-head 10–7 and led the race head-to-head 12–5.
