About William Ferguson
Lived 1940 – 2007 (aged 67). William Ferguson was a South African formula One driver, engineer and racing driver.
William "Willie" Ferguson (6 March 1940, Johannesburg – 19 May 2007, Durban) was a racing driver from South Africa. He entered the 1972 South African Grand Prix with local outfit Team Gunston, running a Brabham BT33, but could not start the race due to a blown engine in practice. He was also pencilled in to drive a Surtees TS9 for the same team, but that car was eventually raced by John Love. Ferguson participated in numerous non-Championship Formula One races.
Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 WDC Points 1972 Team Gunston Brabham BT33 Cosworth V8 ARG RSA ESP MON BEL FRA GBR GER AUT ITA CAN USA NC 0
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Who was William Ferguson?
South African racing driver (1940–2007)
When was William Ferguson born?
William Ferguson was born on 6 March 1940 in Johannesburg.
When did William Ferguson die?
William Ferguson died on 19 May 2007 in Durban.
What was William Ferguson's occupation?
William Ferguson was a formula One driver, engineer and racing driver.
What nationality was William Ferguson?
William Ferguson was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Ferguson (racing driver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Ferguson. https://biography.guide/william-ferguson-formula-one-driver/
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