Jim Rathmann F1 Profile & Career Stats

Former Formula 1 Driver

Jim Rathmann †

F1 career: 1950 - 1960

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Win
2nd
Best Quali
4
Podiums
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Fastest Laps

Driver Profile

CountryUnited States United States
Place of BirthAlhambra
Date of BirthJul 16th 1928
Date of DeathNov 23rd 2011: 83 years old
Season Entries10 (1950, 1952–1960)
Car Number4
Best Qualifying2nd - (2 times)
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Full Career Statistics

Drivers' Titles0
Grand Prix Entries10
Grand Prix Starts10
Total Points29.00
Avg. Points per GP2.90
Grand Prix Wins1 (10,0%)
Pole Positions0
Front Row Starts2 (20,0%)
Avg. GP Grid17.3
GP Podiums4 (40,0%)
GP Fastest Laps2 (20,0%)
GP Points Finish5 (50,0%)
Avg. GP Position11.7
GP DNFs4 (40,0%)
Total GP Laps2.166

F1 Career Team History

Wetteroth 1950 Kurtis Kraft 1952-1954, 1956 Epperly 1955, 1957-1958 Watson 1959-1960

Key Career Landmarks

Race1950 Indianapolis 500 21 years, 318 days21y, 318d1960 Indianapolis 500 31 years, 319 days31y, 319d
Win1960 Indianapolis 500 31 years, 319 days31y, 319donce so far
Podium1952 Indianapolis 500 23 years, 319 days23y, 319d1960 Indianapolis 500 31 years, 319 days31y, 319d
Fastest lap1957 Indianapolis 500 28 years, 318 days28y, 318d1960 Indianapolis 500 31 years, 319 days31y, 319d
Points finish1952 Indianapolis 500 23 years, 319 days23y, 319d1960 Indianapolis 500 31 years, 319 days31y, 319d

F1 Career Finishing Positions

1st 1
2nd 3
5th 1
7th 1
14th 1
24th 1
DNF 4
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

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Seasons

Jim Rathmann Championship Results


8th
1960
11th
1959
21st
1958
10th
1957
52nd
1956
46th
1955
66th
1954
29th
1953
10th
1952
55th
1950

Jim Rathmann F1 Seasons Summary

YearTeamEngineGP1st2nd3rdPodPoleLapsFLAvg PtsPoints
1960 United States Watson United States Offenhauser11001020018.008
1959 United States Watson United States Offenhauser10101020006.006
1958 United States Epperly United States Offenhauser10000020002.002
1957 United States Epperly United States Offenhauser10101020017.007
1956 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10000017500.000
1955 United States Epperly United States Offenhauser10000019100.000
1954 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser20000030100.000
1953 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser20000037700.000
1952 United States Kurtis Kraft United States Offenhauser10101020006.006
1950 United States Wetteroth United States Offenhauser10000012200.000
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Jim Rathmann — Frequently Asked Questions

When did Jim Rathmann start racing in Formula 1?
Jim Rathmann started racing in Formula 1 in 1950.
Is Jim Rathmann still racing in Formula 1?
Jim Rathmann passed away in 2011. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1960.
How many Formula 1 races has Jim Rathmann won?
Jim Rathmann has won 1 Formula 1 race.
How many F1 podiums does Jim Rathmann have?
Jim Rathmann has finished on the podium 4 times in Formula 1.
When did Jim Rathmann win their first F1 race?
Jim Rathmann won their first Formula 1 race at the 1960 Indianapolis 500.
What nationality is Jim Rathmann?
Jim Rathmann is American.
Which teams has Jim Rathmann driven for in Formula 1?
Jim Rathmann has driven for Wetteroth, Kurtis Kraft, Epperly and Watson in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Jim Rathmann entered?
Jim Rathmann has competed in 10 Formula 1 Grands Prix.