Dick Rathmann F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Dick Rathmann †

F1 career: 1950 - 1960

1
Pole
5th
Best Finish
1
Points Finish
2
Career Points

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthLos Angeles, California
Date of BirthJan 6th 1924
Date of DeathFeb 1st 2000: 76 years old
Season Entries5 (1950, 1956, 1958–1960)
Car Number97
Best Result5th - 1956 Indianapolis 500
Last F1 carWatson (1960)
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries5
Grand Prix Starts5
Total Points2.00
Avg. Points per GP0.40
Grand Prix Wins0
Pole Positions1 (20,0%)
Front Row Starts1 (20,0%)
Avg. GP Grid6.2
GP Podiums0
GP Fastest Laps0
GP Points Finish1 (20,0%)
Avg. GP Position23.0
GP DNFs4 (80,0%)
Total GP Laps417

F1 Career Team History

Watson 1950, 1958-1960 Kurtis Kraft 1956

Key Career Landmarks

Race1950 Indianapolis 500 26 years, 144 days26y, 144d1960 Indianapolis 500 36 years, 145 days36y, 145d
Pole1958 Indianapolis 500 34 years, 144 days34y, 144donce so far
Points finish1956 Indianapolis 500 32 years, 145 days32y, 145donce so far

F1 Career Finishing Positions

5th 1
DNF 4
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

Pole Rate
Points Finish Rate
Top 5 Finish Rate
Finish Rate
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Seasons

Dick Rathmann Championship Results


74th
1960
52nd
1959
63rd
1958
24th
1956
63rd
1950

 

Dick Rathmann F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1960 United States Watson United States Offenhauser1000004200.000
1959 United States Watson United States Offenhauser10000015000.000
1958 United States Watson United States Offenhauser100001000.000
1956 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000020002.002
1950 United States Watson United States Offenhauser1000002500.000
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Dick Rathmann — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Dick Rathmann start racing in Formula 1?
Dick Rathmann started racing in Formula 1 in 1950.
Is Dick Rathmann still racing in Formula 1?
Dick Rathmann passed away in 2000. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1960.
What nationality is Dick Rathmann?
Dick Rathmann is American.
Which teams has Dick Rathmann driven for in Formula 1?
Dick Rathmann has driven for Kurtis Kraft and Watson in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Dick Rathmann entered?
Dick Rathmann has competed in 5 Formula 1 Grands Prix.