Bobby Ball F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Bobby Ball †

F1 career: 1951 - 1952

5th
Best Finish
17th
Best Quali
1
Points Finish
2
Career Points

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthPhoenix
Date of BirthAug 26th 1925
Date of DeathFeb 27th 1954: 28 years old
Season Entries2 (1951–1952)
Car Number55
Best Qualifying17th - 1952 Indianapolis 500
Best Result5th - 1951 Indianapolis 500
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries2
Grand Prix Starts2
Total Points2.00
Avg. Points per GP1.00
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid23.0
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish1 (50,0%)
Avg. GP Position18.5
GP DNFs1 (50,0%)
Total GP Laps234

F1 Career Team History

Schroeder 1951 Stevens 1952

Key Career Landmarks

Race1951 Indianapolis 500 25 years, 277 days25y, 277d1952 Indianapolis 500 26 years, 278 days26y, 278d
Points finish1951 Indianapolis 500 25 years, 277 days25y, 277donce so far

F1 Career Finishing Positions

5th 1
DNF 1
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

Points Finish Rate
Top 5 Finish Rate
Finish Rate
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Seasons

Bobby Ball Championship Results


82nd
1952
19th
1951

 

Bobby Ball F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1952 United States Stevens United States Offenhauser1000003400.000
1951 United States Schroeder United States Offenhauser10000020002.002
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Bobby Ball — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Bobby Ball start racing in Formula 1?
Bobby Ball started racing in Formula 1 in 1951.
Is Bobby Ball still racing in Formula 1?
Bobby Ball passed away in 1954. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1952.
What nationality is Bobby Ball?
Bobby Ball is American.
Which teams has Bobby Ball driven for in Formula 1?
Bobby Ball has driven for Schroeder and Stevens in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Bobby Ball entered?
Bobby Ball has competed in 2 Formula 1 Grands Prix.