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Jo Bonnier was a Swedish racing driver who competed in Formula One and sports-car racing. He made his Formula One debut in 1956 and won the 1959 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort for BRM, his only World Championship Grand Prix victory. He also raced for Porsche in sports cars and remained active in international competition after his main Formula One seasons.
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When did Jo Bonnier make his Formula One debut?
Jo Bonnier made his Formula One debut in 1956. He later became one of Sweden's best-known drivers in both Formula One and sports-car racing.
What was Jo Bonnier's only Formula One World Championship win?
His only World Championship Grand Prix victory was the 1959 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. He won that race driving for BRM.
Which team did Jo Bonnier drive for when he won at Zandvoort?
Bonnier won the 1959 Dutch Grand Prix for BRM. The victory remains the defining Formula One result of his career.
Did Jo Bonnier race outside Formula One?
Yes, he also competed extensively in sports-car racing, including races for Porsche. His career therefore covered both Grand Prix racing and endurance-style sports-car competition.
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