The Greatest Formula One Drivers from Sweden

The Best Swedish Grand Prix Drivers

Perhaps surprisingly, only ten Swedes have ever driven in Grands Prix. Though, eleven Swedish drivers have entered. Erik Lundgren was the first-ever driver from Sweden to enter a Formula One race, in the 1951 German Grand Prix, but he later withdrew. Here is a look at the ten drivers who actually participated in Grand Prix tournaments, some of whom had more success than others.

Jo Bonnier

In 1956, Jo Bonnier became the first Swedish racer to drive in a Grand Prix. He made his debut at the Italian Grand Prix, which resulted in retirement. Bonnier sporadically raced for fifteen more Formula One seasons, and his greatest accomplishment was winning the Dutch Grand Prix with BRM in 1959.