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Howden Ganley

New Zealander

  • Place of Birth Hamilton, New Zealand
  • Date of Birth 24 December 1941
  • F1 Debut 1971 South African Grand Prix
  • Current/Last Team Maki

Howden Ganley was born in Hamilton, New Zealand. At 19, he moved to England to pursue a career in motorsport, starting as a mechanic.

Born24 December 1941
Hamilton, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealander
Active years1971 – 1974
TeamsBRMIso–MarlboroMarchMaki
Entries41 (35 starts)
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points10
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1971 South African Grand Prix
Last entry1974 German Grand Prix

Between 1971 and 1974, he participated in 41 Grands Prix, achieving a best finish of fourth place. Inspired by attending the 1955 New Zealand Grand Prix as a 13-year-old, Ganley later became a journalist, contributing to the Waikato Times and writing a column for Sports Car Illustrated. He raced for BRMFrank Williams Racing CarsMarch, and Maki, securing ten career points.

Howden Ganley Complete Formula One World Championship results

YearTeamChassisEngine123456789101112131415WDCPoints
1971Yardley Team BRMBRM P153BRM P142 3.0 V12RSA
Ret
ESP
10
MON
DNQ
NED
7
FRA
10
GBR
8
GER
Ret
15th5
BRM P160AUT
Ret
ITA
5
CAN
DNS
USA
4
1972Marlboro BRMBRM P160BBRM P142 3.0 V12ARG
9
RSA
NC
ESP
Ret
BEL
8
FRA
DNS
13th4
BRM P180MON
Ret
BRM P160CGBRGER
4
AUT
6
ITA
11
CAN
10
USA
Ret
1973Frank Williams Racing CarsIso–Marlboro FX3BFord Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8ARG
NC
BRA
7
RSA
10
19th1
Iso–Marlboro IRESP
Ret
BEL
Ret
MON
Ret
SWE
11
FRA
14
GBR
9
NED
9
GER
DNS
AUT
NC
ITA
NC
CAN
6
USA
12
1974March EngineeringMarch 741Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8ARG
8
BRA
Ret
RSAESPBELMONSWENEDFRANC0
Maki EngineeringMaki F101GBR
DNQ
GER
DNQ
AUTITACANUSA

Teammates

Driver Nationality Current/Last Team F1 Debut Status
Canadian 1968 Retired
British 1968 Retired
Canadian 1969 Retired
Dutch 1971 Retired
New Zealander 1973 Died
German 1974 Retired
Austrian 1971 Retired
French 1968 Retired
Canadian 1971 Died
Italian 1970 Died
Australian 1970 Retired
Danish 1973 Died
Australian 1972 Retired
British 1968 Retired
South African Frank Williams Racing Cars 1965 South African Grand Prix Died

Teams

Team Nationality Debut Season Status
BRM British 1951 Historic, World Constructors' Champions
Frank Williams Racing Cars British 1969 Historic
March British 1970 Historic
Maki Japanese 1974 Historic