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Danny Ongais

1 top-10 finish

American
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Driver profile

Born21 May 1942
F1 debutUnited States Grand Prix 1977United States GP 1977
Seasons competed2 (1977–1978)
TeamsEnsign · Shadow · Penske

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World championships0Career total
Grand Prix wins00.0% win rate
Pole positions00.0% pole rate
Podium finishes00.0% of race starts
Fastest laps—Historical source coverage unavailable
Career points0Career total
Race starts61977–1978
Laps led0Available lap-timing total
Q3 appearances0of 4 qualifying entries
Podium rate0.0%Share of race starts
Pole rate0.0%Share of race starts
Best season26th1977
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