Patrick Depailler vs Ronnie Peterson F1 Stats

Patrick Depailler and Ronnie Peterson have started 78 Formula 1 races together, 17 of those as team mates at Tyrrell and the rest in rival cars. Patrick Depailler has finished ahead in that head-to-head 42 times to 36.

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They started 78 races together, between 1972 and 1978. 17 of those as team mates at Tyrrell.

Patrick DepaillerDriver ProfileRonnie Peterson
France FranceCountrySweden Sweden
1.74 meter / 5 feet 9 inch1.74 m / 5'9"Height1.78 meter / 5 feet 10 inch1.78 m / 5'10"
Clermont-FerrandPlace of BirthÖrebro
Aug 9th 1944Date of BirthFeb 14th 1944
Aug 1st 1980: 35 years oldDate of DeathSep 11th 1978: 34 years old
8Season Entries9
22Car Number6
Patrick DepaillerFull Career StatisticsRonnie Peterson
0Drivers' Titles0
95Grand Prix EntriesGP Entries123
95Grand Prix StartsGP Starts123
141.00Total Points206.00
1.48Avg. Points per Grand PrixAvg. Points per GP1.67
2 (2,1%)Grand Prix WinsGP Wins10 (8,1%)
Wins from pole3 (2,4%)
1 (1,1%)Pole Positions14 (11,4%)
7 (7,4%)Front Row Starts24 (19,5%)
9.3Avg. Grand Prix GridAvg. GP Grid8.5
19 (20,0%)Grand Prix PodiumsGP Podiums26 (21,1%)
4 (4,2%)Grand Prix Fastest LapsGP Fastest Laps9 (7,3%)
36 (37,9%)Grand Prix Points FinishGP Points Finish42 (34,1%)
5.5Avg. Grand Prix PositionAvg. GP Position6.0
Hat-tricks1 (0,8%)
43 (45,3%)Grand Prix DNFsGP DNFs56 (45,5%)
4.635Total Grand Prix LapsTotal GP Laps5.725
Patrick DepaillerKey Career LandmarksRonnie Peterson
1972 French F1 Grand Prix1972 FRA F1 GP 27 years, 328 days27y, 328dFirst Race1970 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1970 MON F1 GP 26 years, 85 days26y, 85d
1980 British F1 Grand Prix1980 GBR F1 GP 35 years, 339 days35y, 339dLast Race1978 Italian F1 Grand Prix1978 ITA F1 GP 34 years, 208 days34y, 208d
1974 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1974 SWE F1 GP 29 years, 304 days29y, 304dFirst Pole1973 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1973 BRA F1 GP 28 years, 363 days28y, 363d
1974 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1974 SWE F1 GP 29 years, 304 days29y, 304dLast Pole1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
1978 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1978 MON F1 GP 33 years, 271 days33y, 271dFirst Win1973 French F1 Grand Prix1973 FRA F1 GP 29 years, 137 days29y, 137d
1979 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1979 ESP F1 GP 34 years, 263 days34y, 263dLast Win1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
1974 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1974 SWE F1 GP 29 years, 304 days29y, 304dFirst Podium1971 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1971 MON F1 GP 27 years, 98 days27y, 98d
1979 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1979 ESP F1 GP 34 years, 263 days34y, 263dLast Podium1978 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1978 NED F1 GP 34 years, 194 days34y, 194d
1974 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1974 SWE F1 GP 29 years, 304 days29y, 304dFirst Fastest Lap1973 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1973 ESP F1 GP 29 years, 74 days29y, 74d
1979 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1979 MON F1 GP 34 years, 291 days34y, 291dLast Fastest Lap1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
1974 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1974 ARG F1 GP 29 years, 157 days29y, 157dFirst Points Finish1971 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1971 MON F1 GP 27 years, 98 days27y, 98d
1979 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1979 MON F1 GP 34 years, 291 days34y, 291dLast Points Finish1978 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1978 NED F1 GP 34 years, 194 days34y, 194d
First Win from Pole1973 Italian F1 Grand Prix1973 ITA F1 GP 29 years, 207 days29y, 207d
Last Win from Pole1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
First Hat-trick1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
Last Hat-trick1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
2 1st 10
10 2nd 10
7 3rd 6
6 4th 5
5 5th 7
5 6th 4
3 7th 2
4 8th 3
4 9th 6
10th 5
3 11th 3
1 12th 2
1 13th 1
1 14th
15th 1
16th 1
41 DNF 54
2 NC 2
DSQ 1
DNF Did Not Finish NC Not Classified DSQ Disqualified
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Patrick Depailler vs Ronnie Peterson — Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more races, Patrick Depailler or Ronnie Peterson?
Ronnie Peterson has more, with 10 wins to the 2 of Patrick Depailler.
Who has more pole positions, Patrick Depailler or Ronnie Peterson?
Ronnie Peterson has more, with 14 pole positions to the 1 of Patrick Depailler.
Who has more podium finishes, Patrick Depailler or Ronnie Peterson?
Ronnie Peterson has more, with 26 podiums to the 19 of Patrick Depailler.
Who has the better win percentage, Patrick Depailler or Ronnie Peterson?
Patrick Depailler has won 2.1% of all starts (2 from 95), Ronnie Peterson 8.1% (10 from 123).
Who wins the head-to-head between Patrick Depailler and Ronnie Peterson?
Patrick Depailler leads 42 to 36 in the 78 races they both started.
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