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Lotus F1

Heikki Kovalainen

1 win · 1 pole · 4 podiums

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Driver profile

Born19 Oct 1981
F1 debutAustralian Grand Prix 2007Australian GP 2007
Seasons competed7 (2007–2013)
TeamsLotus F1 · Caterham · Lotus · McLaren · Renault
First winHungarian Grand Prix 2008Hungarian GP 2008
Latest winHungarian Grand Prix 2008Hungarian GP 2008

Career timeline

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World championships0Career total
Grand Prix wins10.9% win rate
Pole positions10.9% pole rate
Podium finishes43.6% of race starts
Fastest laps2Career total
Career points105Career total
Race starts1122007–2013
Laps led42Available lap-timing total
Q3 appearances33of 112 qualifying entries
Podium rate3.6%Share of race starts
Pole rate0.9%Share of race starts
Best season7th2007
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Year-by-year performance

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Season head-to-head

Heikki Kovalainen teammate comparisons
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