Torsten Palm

Torsten Palm
Born (1947-07-23) 23 July 1947 (age 79)
Kristinehamn, Sweden
Formula One World Championship career
NationalitySweden Swedish
Active years1975
Teamsnon-works Hesketh
Entries2 (1 start)
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1975 Monaco Grand Prix
Last entry1975 Swedish Grand Prix

Torsten Palm (born 23 July 1947) is a former racing driver from Sweden.

Racing career

The younger brother of famous rally co-driver Gunnar Palm, Torsten competed as a co-driver as well. In 1967, he came second in the Swedish Rally with Simo Lampinen.

Palm competed internationally in formula racing and rallies. He made his debut in Formula 3 in 1969 and came second to Ronnie Peterson in the Swedish Championship that year, before winning the Championship in 1970 and 1971. He made his Formula 1 debut in a Hesketh in 1975. In Monaco, he failed to qualify for the race. In Anderstorp, Sweden, he qualified for the race and finished tenth.

From 1993-2003, Palm ran a car dealership, Torsten Palm Bil AB, which was the representative for Ferrari for three years.

Complete Formula One results

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 WDC Points
1975 Polar Caravans Hesketh 308 Cosworth V8 ARG BRA RSA ESP MON
DNQ
BEL SWE
10
NED FRA GBR GER AUT ITA USA NC 0

References

  1. ↑ Jenkins, Richard. "The World Championship drivers - Where are they now?". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2007-07-29.