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Gunnar Nilsson

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Gunnar Nilsson was a Swedish racing driver who competed in the Formula One World Championship from 1976 to 1977. Driving primarily for the March and Lotus teams, he secured his first and only Grand Prix victory at the 1977 Belgian Grand Prix. His promising career was cut short when he died from cancer in October 1978 at the age of 29. Nilsson is remembered for his skill in Formula Three and Formula One during the 1970s.

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Which Formula One Grand Prix did Gunnar Nilsson win?

Gunnar Nilsson won his only Formula One World Championship race at the 1977 Belgian Grand Prix, driving for Lotus. He finished ahead of Niki Lauda's Ferrari and his Lotus teammate Mario Andretti at Zolder.

What F1 teams did Gunnar Nilsson drive for?

Nilsson competed in Formula One from 1976 to 1977, debuting with the March team before moving to Lotus for the 1977 season. He scored all of his F1 points and his single win with Lotus.

How old was Gunnar Nilsson when he died?

Gunnar Nilsson died in late 1978 of cancer at age 29, less than a year after his final Formula One race. His illness prevented him from taking up a planned drive with the new Arrows team in 1978.

Did Gunnar Nilsson ever race at Monaco or Le Mans?

Nilsson did participate in the Monaco Grand Prix during both his F1 seasons with March and Lotus. After his F1 diagnosis, he also supported the Gunnar Nilsson Cancer Treatment Trust, but he did not race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.