Basil van Rooyen F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Basil van Rooyen †

F1 career: 1968 - 1969

DNF
Best Finish
9th
Best Quali
0
Career Points
2
GP Starts

Driver Profile

CountrySouth Africa South Africa
Place of BirthJohannesburg
Date of BirthApr 19th 1939
Date of DeathSep 14th 2023: 84 years old
Season Entries2 (1968–1969)
Car Number18
Best Qualifying9th - 1969 South African F1 GP
Best Result16th - 1968 South African F1 GP
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries2
Grand Prix Starts2
Total Points0.00
Avg. Points per GP0.00
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions0
Avg. GP Grid14.5
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish0
Avg. GP Position
GP DNFs2 (100,0%)
Total GP Laps34

F1 Career Team History

Cooper-Climax 1968 McLaren 1969

Key Career Landmarks

Race1968 South African F1 Grand Prix1968 RSA F1 GP 28 years, 257 days28y, 257d1969 South African F1 Grand Prix1969 RSA F1 GP 29 years, 316 days29y, 316d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

DNF 2
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

No performance data available.

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Seasons

Basil van Rooyen Championship Results


37th
1969
33rd
1968

 

Basil van Rooyen F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1969 United Kingdom McLaren United States Ford1000001200.000
1968 United Kingdom Cooper-Climax United Kingdom Climax1000002200.000
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Teammates

Basil van Rooyen — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Basil van Rooyen start racing in Formula 1?
Basil van Rooyen started racing in Formula 1 in 1968.
Is Basil van Rooyen still racing in Formula 1?
Basil van Rooyen passed away in 2023. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1969.
What nationality is Basil van Rooyen?
Basil van Rooyen is South African.
Which teams has Basil van Rooyen driven for in Formula 1?
Basil van Rooyen has driven for Cooper-Climax and McLaren in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Basil van Rooyen entered?
Basil van Rooyen has competed in 2 Formula 1 Grands Prix.