Mario Andretti vs Ronnie Peterson F1 Stats

Mario Andretti F1 Profile & Career Stats

Mario Andretti

1
Title
12
Wins
18
Poles
19
Podiums
Ronnie Peterson F1 Profile & Career Stats

Ronnie Peterson

10
Wins
14
Poles
26
Podiums
9
Fastest Laps

Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson have started 72 Formula 1 races together, 17 of those as team mates at March, Team Lotus and the rest in rival cars. Mario Andretti has finished ahead in that head-to-head 46 times to 26. Mario Andretti has won 1 drivers' title; Ronnie Peterson has yet to win one.

Mario Andretti
Head to
Head
Ronnie Peterson
46Total26
12Team mates5
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319712
319722
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619756
1019765
1219775
1119783

They started 72 races together, between 1970 and 1978. 17 of those as team mates at March, Team Lotus.

Mario AndrettiDriver ProfileRonnie Peterson
United States United StatesCountrySweden Sweden
1.70 meter / 5 feet 7 inch1.70 m / 5'7"Height1.78 meter / 5 feet 10 inch1.78 m / 5'10"
MotovunPlace of BirthÖrebro
Feb 28th 1940: 86 years oldDate of BirthFeb 14th 1944
Date of DeathSep 11th 1978: 34 years old
SonMichael AndrettiFamily
14Season Entries9
28Car Number6
Mario AndrettiFull Career StatisticsRonnie Peterson
1Drivers' Titles0
130Grand Prix EntriesGP Entries123
128Grand Prix StartsGP Starts123
180.00Total Points206.00
1.38Avg. Points per Grand PrixAvg. Points per GP1.67
12 (9,2%)Grand Prix WinsGP Wins10 (8,1%)
8 (6,2%)Wins from pole3 (2,4%)
18 (13,8%)Pole Positions14 (11,4%)
24 (18,5%)Front Row Starts24 (19,5%)
8.4Avg. Grand Prix GridAvg. GP Grid8.5
19 (14,6%)Grand Prix PodiumsGP Podiums26 (21,1%)
10 (7,7%)Grand Prix Fastest LapsGP Fastest Laps9 (7,3%)
38 (29,2%)Grand Prix Points FinishGP Points Finish42 (34,1%)
5.7Avg. Grand Prix PositionAvg. GP Position6.0
2 (1,5%)Hat-tricks1 (0,8%)
72 (55,4%)Grand Prix DNFsGP DNFs56 (45,5%)
5.278Total Grand Prix LapsTotal GP Laps5.725
Mario AndrettiKey Career LandmarksRonnie Peterson
1968 USA F1 Grand Prix1968 USA F1 GP 28 years, 221 days28y, 221dFirst Race1970 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1970 MON F1 GP 26 years, 85 days26y, 85d
1982 Caesars Palace F1 Grand Prix1982 USA F1 GP 42 years, 209 days42y, 209dLast Race1978 Italian F1 Grand Prix1978 ITA F1 GP 34 years, 208 days34y, 208d
1968 USA F1 Grand Prix1968 USA F1 GP 28 years, 221 days28y, 221dFirst Pole1973 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1973 BRA F1 GP 28 years, 363 days28y, 363d
1982 Italian F1 Grand Prix1982 ITA F1 GP 42 years, 196 days42y, 196dLast Pole1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
1971 South African F1 Grand Prix1971 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 6 days31y, 6dFirst Win1973 French F1 Grand Prix1973 FRA F1 GP 29 years, 137 days29y, 137d
1978 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1978 NED F1 GP 38 years, 180 days38y, 180dLast Win1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
1970 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1970 ESP F1 GP 30 years, 50 days30y, 50dFirst Podium1971 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1971 MON F1 GP 27 years, 98 days27y, 98d
1982 Italian F1 Grand Prix1982 ITA F1 GP 42 years, 196 days42y, 196dLast Podium1978 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1978 NED F1 GP 34 years, 194 days34y, 194d
1971 South African F1 Grand Prix1971 RSA F1 GP 31 years, 6 days31y, 6dFirst Fastest Lap1973 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1973 ESP F1 GP 29 years, 74 days29y, 74d
1978 Italian F1 Grand Prix1978 ITA F1 GP 38 years, 194 days38y, 194dLast Fastest Lap1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
1970 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1970 ESP F1 GP 30 years, 50 days30y, 50dFirst Points Finish1971 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1971 MON F1 GP 27 years, 98 days27y, 98d
1982 Italian F1 Grand Prix1982 ITA F1 GP 42 years, 196 days42y, 196dLast Points Finish1978 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1978 NED F1 GP 34 years, 194 days34y, 194d
1976 Japanese F1 Grand Prix1976 JPN F1 GP 36 years, 239 days36y, 239dFirst Win from Pole1973 Italian F1 Grand Prix1973 ITA F1 GP 29 years, 207 days29y, 207d
1978 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1978 NED F1 GP 38 years, 180 days38y, 180dLast Win from Pole1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
1977 French F1 Grand Prix1977 FRA F1 GP 37 years, 125 days37y, 125dFirst Hat-trick1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
1978 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1978 ESP F1 GP 38 years, 96 days38y, 96dLast Hat-trick1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
1978 Italian F1 Grand Prix1978 ITA F1 GP 38 years, 194 days38y, 194dFirst Title
Mario Andretti
Finishing
Positions
Ronnie Peterson
12 1st 10
2 2nd 10
5 3rd 6
7 4th 5
6 5th 7
5 6th 4
7 7th 2
3 8th 3
1 9th 6
2 10th 5
1 11th 3
3 12th 2
1 13th 1
15th 1
16th 1
72 DNF 54
1 DSQ 1
1 DNQ
1 DNS
NC 2
DNF Did Not Finish DSQ Disqualified DNQ Did Not Qualify DNS Did Not Start NC Not Classified
Mario Andretti
Performance
Breakdown
Ronnie Peterson
Win Rate
Podium Rate
Pole Rate
Fastest Lap Rate
Points Finish Rate
Finish Rate
Mario Andretti
Team
History
Ronnie Peterson
Team Lotus 1968-1969, 1976-1980 March 1970 Ferrari 1971-1972, 1982 Parnelli 1974-1976 Alfa Romeo 1981 Williams 1982
March 1970-1972, 1976 Team Lotus 1973-1976, 1978 Tyrrell 1977

Mario Andretti vs Ronnie Peterson — Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more races, Mario Andretti or Ronnie Peterson?
Mario Andretti has more, with 12 wins to the 10 of Ronnie Peterson.
Who has more pole positions, Mario Andretti or Ronnie Peterson?
Mario Andretti has more, with 18 pole positions to the 14 of Ronnie Peterson.
Who has more world championships, Mario Andretti or Ronnie Peterson?
Mario Andretti has more, with 1 title to the 0 of Ronnie Peterson.
Who has more podium finishes, Mario Andretti or Ronnie Peterson?
Ronnie Peterson has more, with 26 podiums to the 19 of Mario Andretti.
Who has the better win percentage, Mario Andretti or Ronnie Peterson?
Mario Andretti has won 9.4% of all starts (12 from 128), Ronnie Peterson 8.1% (10 from 123).
Who wins the head-to-head between Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson?
Mario Andretti leads 46 to 26 in the 72 races they both started.
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