John Crichton-Stuart, 7th Marquess of Bute
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| "Johnny Dumfries" | |
| Formula One Career | |
| Nationality | British (Scottish) |
|---|---|
| Active years | 1986 |
| Team(s) | Lotus |
| Grands Prix | 16 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podium finishes | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First Grand Prix | 1986 Brazilian Grand Prix |
| Last Grand Prix | 1986 Australian Grand Prix |
John Colum Crichton-Stuart, 7th Marquess of Bute (born 26 April 1958, Rothesay, Isle of Bute), styled Earl of Dumfries before 1993 and from this courtesy title usually known as Johnny Dumfries, is a Scottish peer and a former racing driver. He won the 1984 British Formula Three Championship. He participated in 16 Formula One grands prix, debuting on 23 March 1986, and scored a total of 3 championship points. In 1988 Crichton-Stuart won the 24 hours of Le Mans driving the No. 2 Silk Cut sponsored Jaguar XJR9, partnered by Andy Wallace and Jan Lammers.
He ranked 121st in the Sunday Times Rich List 2004, with an estimated wealth of £337m.
Crichton-Stuart is the son of the 6th Marquess of Bute and the former Beatrice Weld-Forester. In 1984, he married Carolyn Waddell and they were divorced in 1993. They had three children:
- Lady Caroline Crichton-Stuart (b. 1984)
- Lady Cathleen Crichton-Stuart (b. 1986)
- John Crichton-Stuart, Lord Mount Stuart (b. 21 December 1989)
He raced in Formula 1 in 1986 competing in 16 Gands Prix for Team Lotus, then using Renault engines. His team-mate for that season was the legendary Brazilian Ayrton Senna.
He also has a daughter with his second wife: Serena, Marchioness of Bute
Her name is Lady Lola Affrica Crichton-Stuart (b. 1999)
[edit] Complete Formula One results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Team | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Lotus | BRA 9 |
ESP Ret |
SMR Ret |
MON DNQ |
BEL Ret |
CAN Ret |
USA 7 |
FRA Ret |
GBR 7 |
GER Ret |
HUN 5 |
AUT Ret |
ITA Ret |
POR 9 |
MEX Ret |
AUS 6 |
Lotus | 13th | 3 |
| Preceded by: John Crichton-Stuart |
Marquess of Bute | Succeeded by: Current Incumbent |
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