Richie Ginther F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Richie Ginther †
F1 career: 1960 - 1967
Driver Profile
| Country |  United States |
| Height | 1.75 meter / 5 feet 9 inch1.75 m / 5'9" |
| Place of Birth | Granada Hills, California |
| Date of Birth | Aug 5th 1930 |
| Date of Death | Sep 20th 1989: 59 years old |
| Season Entries | 8 (1960–1967) |
| Car Number | 22 |
| Best Qualifying | 2nd - (4 times) |
| Last F1 car | Eagle T1G (1967) |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 54 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 52 |
| Total Points | 107.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 1.98 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 1 (1,9%) |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Front Row Starts | 4 (7,4%) |
| Avg. GP Grid | 7.3 |
| GP Podiums | 14 (25,9%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 3 (5,6%) |
| GP Points Finish | 28 (51,9%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 5.3 |
| GP DNFs | 16 (29,6%) |
| Total GP Laps | 2.931 |
| Laps Led | 116 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race
1960 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1960 MON F1 GP 29 years, 298 days29y, 298d
1966 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1966 MEX F1 GP 36 years, 79 days36y, 79d
1960 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1960 MON F1 GP 29 years, 298 days29y, 298d1966 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1966 MEX F1 GP 36 years, 79 days36y, 79dPodium
1960 Italian F1 Grand Prix1960 ITA F1 GP 30 years, 30 days30y, 30d1965 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1965 MEX F1 GP 35 years, 80 days35y, 80d
1960 Italian F1 Grand Prix1960 ITA F1 GP 30 years, 30 days30y, 30d1965 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1965 MEX F1 GP 35 years, 80 days35y, 80dFastest lap1961 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1961 MON F1 GP 30 years, 282 days30y, 282d1966 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1966 MEX F1 GP 36 years, 79 days36y, 79d
1961 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1961 MON F1 GP 30 years, 282 days30y, 282d1966 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1966 MEX F1 GP 36 years, 79 days36y, 79dPoints finish1960 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1960 MON F1 GP 29 years, 298 days29y, 298d1966 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1966 MEX F1 GP 36 years, 79 days36y, 79d
1960 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1960 MON F1 GP 29 years, 298 days29y, 298d1966 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1966 MEX F1 GP 36 years, 79 days36y, 79dF1 Career Finishing Positions
1st
1
2nd
8
3rd
5
4th
6
5th
3
6th
4
7th
3
8th
4
11th
1
13th
1
DNF
15
NC
1
DNQ
1
DNS
1
DNF Did Not FinishNC Not ClassifiedDNQ Did Not QualifyDNS Did Not Start
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Richie Ginther Championship Results
Richie Ginther F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Lead | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 |
 Cooper-Maserati Honda |
Maserati Honda | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 266 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 5 |
| 1965 |
Honda |
Honda | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 374 | 0 | 67 | 1.38 | 11 |
| 1964 |
BRM |
BRM | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 696 | 0 | 0 | 2.30 | 23 |
| 1963 |
BRM |
BRM | 10 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 614 | 0 | 1 | 3.40 | 34 |
| 1962 |
BRM |
BRM | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 429 | 0 | 0 | 1.11 | 10 |
| 1961 |
 Ferrari |
Ferrari | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 358 | 2 | 23 | 2.29 | 16 |
| 1960 |
Ferrari |
Ferrari | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 194 | 0 | 24 | 2.67 | 8 |
Cars
Races
Wins
Podiums
Teammates
Richie Ginther — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Richie Ginther start racing in Formula 1?
Richie Ginther started racing in Formula 1 in 1960.
Is Richie Ginther still racing in Formula 1?
Richie Ginther passed away in 1989. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1967.
How many Formula 1 races has Richie Ginther won?
Richie Ginther has won 1 Formula 1 race.
How many F1 podiums does Richie Ginther have?
Richie Ginther has finished on the podium 14 times in Formula 1.
When did Richie Ginther win their first F1 race?
Richie Ginther won their first Formula 1 race at the 1965 Mexican F1 GP.
What nationality is Richie Ginther?
Richie Ginther is American.
Which teams has Richie Ginther driven for in Formula 1?
Richie Ginther has driven for Scarab, Ferrari, BRM, Cooper-Maserati, Honda, Cooper-Climax and Eagle in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Richie Ginther entered?
Richie Ginther has competed in 54 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
