Innes Ireland
- Nationality
- British
- Born
- 12 Jun 1930
- Active
- 1959 to 1966, 8 seasons
- Teams
- Team Lotus, Lotus-Climax, Lotus-BRM, BRP, BRM
| Starts | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Fastest laps | Points | DNFs | Best finish | Best championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 1 | 0 | 4 | n/a | 47 | 24 | 1st | 4th |
First win: 1961 United States Grand Prix. Win rate 2.0% of starts.
Compare with team-mates: Jim Clark, Trevor Taylor, Stirling Moss, Graham Hill, Richard Attwood, Jack Brabham, Maurice Trintignant, Alan Stacey. Or anyone else.
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Season by season
| Season | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Points | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | BRM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27th |
| 1965 | Lotus-BRM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21st |
| 1964 | Lotus-BRM, BRP | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14th |
| 1963 | Lotus-BRM, BRP | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9th |
| 1962 | Lotus-Climax | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16th |
| 1961 | Lotus-Climax | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6th |
| 1960 | Team Lotus | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 4th |
| 1959 | Team Lotus | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14th |
All 1 wins
| # | Race | Circuit | Team | Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1961 United States Grand Prix | Watkins Glen | Lotus-Climax | 8 |
Every race
| Race | Team | Grid | Finish | Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 Mexican Grand Prix | BRM | 16 | R | Transmission | 0 |
| 1966 United States Grand Prix | BRM | 17 | R | Alternator | 0 |
| 1965 Mexican Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | PL | W | Withdrew | 0 |
| 1965 United States Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 18 | R | Driver unwell | 0 |
| 1965 Italian Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 18 | 9 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1965 Dutch Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 13 | 10 | +2 Laps | 0 |
| 1965 British Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 15 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1965 French Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 17 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1965 Belgian Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 16 | 13 | +5 Laps | 0 |
| 1964 Mexican Grand Prix | BRP | 16 | 12 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1964 United States Grand Prix | BRP | 10 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1964 Italian Grand Prix | BRP | 13 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1964 Austrian Grand Prix | BRP | 11 | 5 | +3 Laps | 2 |
| 1964 British Grand Prix | BRP | 10 | 10 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1964 French Grand Prix | BRP | 11 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1964 Belgian Grand Prix | BRP | 16 | 10 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1964 Monaco Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | PL | W | Withdrew | 0 |
| 1963 Mexican Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | PL | W | Withdrew | 0 |
| 1963 United States Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | PL | W | Withdrew | 0 |
| 1963 Italian Grand Prix | BRP | 10 | 4 | Engine | 3 |
| 1963 German Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 11 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1963 British Grand Prix | BRP | 11 | R | Ignition | 0 |
| 1963 French Grand Prix | BRP | 9 | 9 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1963 Dutch Grand Prix | BRP | 7 | 4 | +1 Lap | 3 |
| 1963 Belgian Grand Prix | BRP | 7 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1963 Monaco Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 5 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1962 South African Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 4 | 5 | +1 Lap | 2 |
| 1962 United States Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 16 | 8 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 1962 Italian Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 5 | R | Suspension | 0 |
| 1962 British Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 3 | 16 | +14 Laps | 0 |
| 1962 French Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 8 | R | Puncture | 0 |
| 1962 Belgian Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 5 | R | Suspension | 0 |
| 1962 Monaco Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 8 | R | Fuel pump | 0 |
| 1962 Dutch Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 6 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1961 United States Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 8 | 1 | Finished | 9 |
| 1961 Italian Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 9 | R | Chassis | 0 |
| 1961 German Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 6 | R | Heat shield fire | 0 |
| 1961 British Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 7 | 10 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 1961 French Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 10 | 4 | Finished | 3 |
| 1961 Belgian Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 18 | R | Engine | 0 |
| 1961 Monaco Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | PL | W | Withdrew | 0 |
| 1960 United States Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1960 Portuguese Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | 6 | +7 Laps | 1 |
| 1960 British Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 5 | 3 | Finished | 4 |
| 1960 French Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 4 | 7 | +7 Laps | 0 |
| 1960 Belgian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 8 | R | Accident | 0 |
| 1960 Dutch Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 3 | 2 | Finished | 6 |
| 1960 Monaco Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 7 | 9 | +44 Laps | 0 |
| 1960 Argentine Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 2 | 6 | +1 Lap | 1 |
| 1959 United States Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 9 | 5 | +3 Laps | 2 |
| 1959 Italian Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 14 | R | Brakes | 0 |
| 1959 Portuguese Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 16 | R | Gearbox | 0 |
| 1959 German Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 13 | R | Differential | 0 |
| 1959 French Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 15 | R | Wheel | 0 |
| 1959 Dutch Grand Prix | Team Lotus | 9 | 4 | +1 Lap | 3 |