Ronnie Peterson vs Patrick Depailler F1 Stats

Ronnie Peterson and Patrick Depailler 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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6Team mates11
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4197612
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They started 78 races together, between 1972 and 1978. 17 of those as team mates at Tyrrell.

Ronnie PetersonDriver ProfilePatrick Depailler
Sweden SwedenCountryFrance France
1.78 meter / 5 feet 10 inch1.78 m / 5'10"Height1.74 meter / 5 feet 9 inch1.74 m / 5'9"
ÖrebroPlace of BirthClermont-Ferrand
Feb 14th 1944Date of BirthAug 9th 1944
Sep 11th 1978: 34 years oldDate of DeathAug 1st 1980: 35 years old
9Season Entries8
6Car Number22
Ronnie PetersonFull Career StatisticsPatrick Depailler
0Drivers' Titles0
123Grand Prix EntriesGP Entries95
123Grand Prix StartsGP Starts95
206.00Total Points141.00
1.67Avg. Points per Grand PrixAvg. Points per GP1.48
10 (8,1%)Grand Prix WinsGP Wins2 (2,1%)
3 (2,4%)Wins from pole
14 (11,4%)Pole Positions1 (1,1%)
24 (19,5%)Front Row Starts7 (7,4%)
8.5Avg. Grand Prix GridAvg. GP Grid9.3
26 (21,1%)Grand Prix PodiumsGP Podiums19 (20,0%)
9 (7,3%)Grand Prix Fastest LapsGP Fastest Laps4 (4,2%)
42 (34,1%)Grand Prix Points FinishGP Points Finish36 (37,9%)
6.0Avg. Grand Prix PositionAvg. GP Position5.5
1 (0,8%)Hat-tricks
56 (45,5%)Grand Prix DNFsGP DNFs43 (45,3%)
5.725Total Grand Prix LapsTotal GP Laps4.635
Ronnie PetersonKey Career LandmarksPatrick Depailler
1970 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1970 MON F1 GP 26 years, 85 days26y, 85dFirst Race1972 French F1 Grand Prix1972 FRA F1 GP 27 years, 328 days27y, 328d
1978 Italian F1 Grand Prix1978 ITA F1 GP 34 years, 208 days34y, 208dLast Race1980 British F1 Grand Prix1980 GBR F1 GP 35 years, 339 days35y, 339d
1973 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1973 BRA F1 GP 28 years, 363 days28y, 363dFirst Pole1974 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1974 SWE F1 GP 29 years, 304 days29y, 304d
1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180dLast Pole1974 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1974 SWE F1 GP 29 years, 304 days29y, 304d
1973 French F1 Grand Prix1973 FRA F1 GP 29 years, 137 days29y, 137dFirst Win1978 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1978 MON F1 GP 33 years, 271 days33y, 271d
1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180dLast Win1979 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1979 ESP F1 GP 34 years, 263 days34y, 263d
1971 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1971 MON F1 GP 27 years, 98 days27y, 98dFirst Podium1974 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1974 SWE F1 GP 29 years, 304 days29y, 304d
1978 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1978 NED F1 GP 34 years, 194 days34y, 194dLast Podium1979 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1979 ESP F1 GP 34 years, 263 days34y, 263d
1973 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1973 ESP F1 GP 29 years, 74 days29y, 74dFirst Fastest Lap1974 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1974 SWE F1 GP 29 years, 304 days29y, 304d
1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180dLast Fastest Lap1979 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1979 MON F1 GP 34 years, 291 days34y, 291d
1971 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1971 MON F1 GP 27 years, 98 days27y, 98dFirst Points Finish1974 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1974 ARG F1 GP 29 years, 157 days29y, 157d
1978 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1978 NED F1 GP 34 years, 194 days34y, 194dLast Points Finish1979 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1979 MON F1 GP 34 years, 291 days34y, 291d
1973 Italian F1 Grand Prix1973 ITA F1 GP 29 years, 207 days29y, 207dFirst Win from Pole
1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180dLast Win from Pole
1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180dFirst Hat-trick
1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180dLast Hat-trick
10 1st 2
10 2nd 10
6 3rd 7
5 4th 6
7 5th 5
4 6th 5
2 7th 3
3 8th 4
6 9th 4
5 10th
3 11th 3
2 12th 1
1 13th 1
14th 1
1 15th
1 16th
54 DNF 41
1 DSQ
2 NC 2
DNF Did Not Finish DSQ Disqualified NC Not Classified
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Ronnie Peterson vs Patrick Depailler — Frequently Asked Questions

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