Swedish driver Slim Borgudd, later known for ten F1 starts with ATS and Tyrrell and a single championship point, was born on 25 November 1946.
On 25 November 1946, Karl Edward “Slim” Borgudd was born in Sweden. Before entering Formula 1, he had built an eclectic background that combined motorsport with a parallel career as a musician, even touring as a drummer alongside well-known Scandinavian artists.
Karl Edward Tommy Borgudd
- Races (starts):10
- Wins:0
- Podiums:0
- Pole positions:0
- Fastest laps:0
- Driver of the Day:0
- World titles:0
- Points (total):1
Data source: F1DB (GitHub)
Borgudd reached F1 in 1981 with ATS, where he impressed by scoring a championship point on his debut at the British Grand Prix. The result came through steady pace and a clean run in difficult conditions, highlighting his ability to stay out of trouble in an unpredictable midfield.
He later moved to Tyrrell for part of the 1982 season, adding further race starts even if the machinery rarely allowed him to fight for points. Borgudd’s F1 chapter remained brief, but his mix of determination, versatility and an unconventional path into the world championship made him a memorable figure. After leaving F1, he continued competing in touring cars and truck racing, maintaining his reputation as a committed all-round racer.
