Gunnar Nilsson

Gunnar Nilsson (November 20, 1948 - October 20, 1978) was a Swedish Formula One driver who competed between and before being diagnosed with testicular cancer which soon became terminal.
His best achievement was winning the 1977 Belgian Grand Prix. Nilsson spent his whole career at after the cancer affected his driving so cut short a possible seat.
In the last months of his life Nilsson created the Gunnar Nilsson Cancer Foundation named after himself to spread cancer awareness in Sweden. He died just one month short of his 30th birthday, on October 20, 1978.
==Formula One Statistical Overview==
===Formula One Record===
Year	Entrant 	Team	WDC Points	WDC Pos.	Report
 	John Player Team Lotus	 	11 	10th 	Report
 	John Player Team Lotus	 	20 	8th 	Report
===Career Statistics===
===Race Wins===
Win Number	Grand Prix
1 	1977 Belgian Grand Prix
===Career Results===
Category:1948 births
Category:Swedish Drivers
Category:1978 deaths
Category:Team Lotus Drivers
Category:1976 Début Drivers
Category:Drivers
Category:Deceased Drivers