Rikky von Opel vs John Watson F1 Stats

Rikky von Opel and John Watson have started 6 Formula 1 races together, 4 of those as team mates at Brabham and the rest in rival cars. John Watson has finished ahead in that head-to-head 4 times to 2.

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They started 6 races together, between 1973 and 1974. 4 of those as team mates at Brabham.

Rikky von OpelDriver ProfileJohn Watson
Liechtenstein LiechtensteinCountryUnited Kingdom United Kingdom
Height1.80 meter / 5 feet 11 inch1.80 m / 5'11"
New YorkPlace of BirthBelfast
Oct 14th 1947: 78 years oldDate of BirthMay 4th 1946: 80 years old
2Season Entries12
8Car Number1
Rikky von OpelFull Career StatisticsJohn Watson
0Drivers' Titles0
13Grand Prix EntriesGP Entries154
10Grand Prix StartsGP Starts152
0.00Total Points169.00
0.00Avg. Points per Grand PrixAvg. Points per GP1.10
0Grand Prix WinsGP Wins5 (3,2%)
0Pole Positions2 (1,3%)
Front Row Starts11 (7,1%)
18.3Avg. Grand Prix GridAvg. GP Grid11.7
0Grand Prix PodiumsGP Podiums20 (13,0%)
0Grand Prix Fastest LapsGP Fastest Laps5 (3,2%)
0Grand Prix Points FinishGP Points Finish47 (30,5%)
11.5Avg. Grand Prix PositionAvg. GP Position6.6
6 (46,2%)Grand Prix DNFsGP DNFs61 (39,6%)
439Total Grand Prix LapsTotal GP Laps7.388
Rikky von OpelKey Career LandmarksJohn Watson
1973 French F1 Grand Prix1973 FRA F1 GP 25 years, 260 days25y, 260dFirst Race1973 British F1 Grand Prix1973 GBR F1 GP 27 years, 71 days27y, 71d
1974 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1974 NED F1 GP 26 years, 252 days26y, 252dLast Race1985 European F1 Grand Prix1985 EUR F1 GP 39 years, 155 days39y, 155d
First Pole1977 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1977 MON F1 GP 31 years, 18 days31y, 18d
Last Pole1978 French F1 Grand Prix1978 FRA F1 GP 32 years, 59 days32y, 59d
First Win1976 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1976 AUT F1 GP 30 years, 103 days30y, 103d
Last Win1983 USA West F1 Grand Prix1983 USA F1 GP 36 years, 327 days36y, 327d
First Podium1976 French F1 Grand Prix1976 FRA F1 GP 30 years, 61 days30y, 61d
Last Podium1983 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1983 NED F1 GP 37 years, 116 days37y, 116d
First Fastest Lap1977 South African F1 Grand Prix1977 RSA F1 GP 30 years, 305 days30y, 305d
Last Fastest Lap1983 Detroit F1 Grand Prix1983 USA F1 GP 37 years, 32 days37y, 32d
First Points Finish1974 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1974 MON F1 GP 28 years, 22 days28y, 22d
Last Points Finish1983 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1983 NED F1 GP 37 years, 116 days37y, 116d
17th - 1973 Italian F1 Grand Prix1973 ITA F1 GPBest Qualifying
9th - (2 times)Best Result
Finishing
Positions
1st 5
2nd 6
3rd 9
4th 9
5th 7
6th 11
7th 10
8th 5
2 9th 5
10th 6
11th 8
12th 2
1 13th 2
1 15th
16th 2
5 DNF 59
1 NC 3
2 DNQ 2
1 DNS
DSQ 3
DNF Did Not Finish NC Not Classified DNQ Did Not Qualify DNS Did Not Start DSQ Disqualified
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Rikky von Opel vs John Watson — Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more races, Rikky von Opel or John Watson?
John Watson has more, with 5 wins to the 0 of Rikky von Opel.
Who has more pole positions, Rikky von Opel or John Watson?
John Watson has more, with 2 pole positions to the 0 of Rikky von Opel.
Who has more podium finishes, Rikky von Opel or John Watson?
John Watson has more, with 20 podiums to the 0 of Rikky von Opel.
Who has the better win percentage, Rikky von Opel or John Watson?
Rikky von Opel has won 0.0% of all starts (0 from 10), John Watson 3.3% (5 from 152).
Who wins the head-to-head between Rikky von Opel and John Watson?
John Watson leads 4 to 2 in the 6 races they both started.
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