Chris Bristow
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| Chris Bristow | |
| Nationality | |
|---|---|
| World Championship Career | |
| Active years | 1959 - 1960 |
| Team(s) | Cooper |
| Races | 4 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podium finishes | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First race | 1959 British Grand Prix |
| Last race | 1960 Belgian Grand Prix |
Chris Bristow (December 2, 1937 in Lambeth, London - June 19, 1960 at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium), was a British Formula One driver from England. He was killed during the 1960 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, in a gruesome accident at the Burnenville corner, in which he was decapitated when the car rolled over. He started four World Championship races and scored no championship points.
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)
| Yr | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Team | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Cooper | MON | IND | DUT | FRA | GBR Ret |
DEU | POR | ITA | USA | Cooper | 48 | 0 | |
| 1960 | Cooper | ARG | MON Ret |
IND | DUT Ret |
BEL Ret |
FRA | GBR | POR | ITA | USA | Cooper | - | 0 |
| Preceded by Harry Schell |
Formula One fatal accidents June 19, 1960 |
Succeeded by Alan Stacey |