Ian Scheckter vs Ronnie Peterson F1 Stats

Ian Scheckter and Ronnie Peterson have started 18 Formula 1 races together, 1 of those as team mates at Team Lotus and the rest in rival cars. Ronnie Peterson has finished ahead in that head-to-head 12 times to 6.

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They started 18 races together, between 1974 and 1977. 1 of those as team mates at Team Lotus.

Ian ScheckterDriver ProfileRonnie Peterson
South Africa South AfricaCountrySweden Sweden
Height1.78 meter / 5 feet 10 inch1.78 m / 5'10"
East London, South AfricaPlace of BirthÖrebro
Aug 22nd 1947: 79 years oldDate of BirthFeb 14th 1944
Date of DeathSep 11th 1978: 34 years old
BrotherJody ScheckterFamily
4Season Entries9
10Car Number6
Ian ScheckterFull Career StatisticsRonnie Peterson
0Drivers' Titles0
20Grand Prix EntriesGP Entries123
18Grand Prix StartsGP Starts123
0.00Total Points206.00
0.00Avg. Points per Grand PrixAvg. Points per GP1.67
0Grand Prix WinsGP Wins10 (8,1%)
Wins from pole3 (2,4%)
0Pole Positions14 (11,4%)
Front Row Starts24 (19,5%)
17.8Avg. Grand Prix GridAvg. GP Grid8.5
0Grand Prix PodiumsGP Podiums26 (21,1%)
0Grand Prix Fastest LapsGP Fastest Laps9 (7,3%)
0Grand Prix Points FinishGP Points Finish42 (34,1%)
11.5Avg. Grand Prix PositionAvg. GP Position6.0
Hat-tricks1 (0,8%)
14 (70,0%)Grand Prix DNFsGP DNFs56 (45,5%)
676Total Grand Prix LapsTotal GP Laps5.725
Ian ScheckterKey Career LandmarksRonnie Peterson
1974 South African F1 Grand Prix1974 RSA F1 GP 26 years, 220 days26y, 220dFirst Race1970 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1970 MON F1 GP 26 years, 85 days26y, 85d
1977 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1977 CAN F1 GP 30 years, 48 days30y, 48dLast Race1978 Italian F1 Grand Prix1978 ITA F1 GP 34 years, 208 days34y, 208d
First Pole1973 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1973 BRA F1 GP 28 years, 363 days28y, 363d
Last Pole1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
First Win1973 French F1 Grand Prix1973 FRA F1 GP 29 years, 137 days29y, 137d
Last Win1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
First Podium1971 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1971 MON F1 GP 27 years, 98 days27y, 98d
Last Podium1978 Dutch F1 Grand Prix1978 NED F1 GP 34 years, 194 days34y, 194d
First Fastest Lap1973 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1973 ESP F1 GP 29 years, 74 days29y, 74d
Last Fastest Lap1978 Austrian F1 Grand Prix1978 AUT F1 GP 34 years, 180 days34y, 180d
First Points Finish1971 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1971 MON F1 GP 27 years, 98 days27y, 98d
Last 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
16th - 1976 South African F1 Grand Prix1976 RSA F1 GPBest Qualifying
8th - 1977 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1977 ARG F1 GPBest Result
1st 10
2nd 10
3rd 6
4th 5
5th 7
6th 4
7th 2
8th 3
9th 6
1 10th 5
1 11th 3
1 12th 2
1 13th 1
15th 1
16th 1
13 DNF 54
1 NC 2
2 DNQ
DSQ 1
DNF Did Not Finish NC Not Classified DNQ Did Not Qualify DSQ Disqualified
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Ian Scheckter vs Ronnie Peterson — Frequently Asked Questions

Who has won more races, Ian Scheckter or Ronnie Peterson?
Ronnie Peterson has more, with 10 wins to the 0 of Ian Scheckter.
Who has more pole positions, Ian Scheckter or Ronnie Peterson?
Ronnie Peterson has more, with 14 pole positions to the 0 of Ian Scheckter.
Who has more podium finishes, Ian Scheckter or Ronnie Peterson?
Ronnie Peterson has more, with 26 podiums to the 0 of Ian Scheckter.
Who has the better win percentage, Ian Scheckter or Ronnie Peterson?
Ian Scheckter has won 0.0% of all starts (0 from 18), Ronnie Peterson 8.1% (10 from 123).
Who wins the head-to-head between Ian Scheckter and Ronnie Peterson?
Ronnie Peterson leads 12 to 6 in the 18 races they both started.
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