Rolf Stommelen F1 Profile & Career Stats
Former Formula 1 Driver
Rolf Stommelen †
F1 career: 1969 - 1978
Driver Profile
| Country |  Germany |
| Place of Birth | Siegen |
| Date of Birth | Jul 11th 1943 |
| Date of Death | Apr 24th 1983: 39 years old |
| Season Entries | 9 (1969–1976, 1978) |
| Car Number | 36 |
| Best Qualifying | 7th - 1970 Belgian F1 GP |
| Best Result | 3rd - 1970 Austrian F1 GP |
| Last F1 car | Arrows A1 (1978) |
Full Career Statistics
| Drivers' Titles | 0 |
| Grand Prix Entries | 62 |
| Grand Prix Starts | 55 |
| Total Points | 14.00 |
| Avg. Points per GP | 0.23 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Avg. GP Grid | 15.5 |
| GP Podiums | 1 (1,6%) |
| GP Fastest Laps | 0 |
| GP Points Finish | 7 (11,3%) |
| Avg. GP Position | 10.3 |
| GP DNFs | 22 (35,5%) |
| Total GP Laps | 2.465 |
| Laps Led | 8 |
F1 Career Team History
Key Career Landmarks
Race1969 German F1 Grand Prix1969 GER F1 GP 26 years, 23 days26y, 23d
1978 USA F1 Grand Prix1978 USA F1 GP 35 years, 82 days35y, 82d
1969 German F1 Grand Prix1969 GER F1 GP 26 years, 23 days26y, 23d1978 USA F1 Grand Prix1978 USA F1 GP 35 years, 82 days35y, 82d
Points finish
1970 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1970 BEL F1 GP 26 years, 331 days26y, 331d1976 German F1 Grand Prix1976 GER F1 GP 33 years, 21 days33y, 21d
1970 Belgian F1 Grand Prix1970 BEL F1 GP 26 years, 331 days26y, 331d1976 German F1 Grand Prix1976 GER F1 GP 33 years, 21 days33y, 21dF1 Career Finishing Positions
3rd
1
5th
4
6th
2
7th
3
8th
1
9th
2
10th
3
11th
4
12th
6
13th
2
14th
3
15th
1
16th
3
DNF
22
DSQ
2
DNQ
3
DNF Did Not FinishDSQ DisqualifiedDNQ Did Not Qualify
Performance Breakdown
Seasons
Rolf Stommelen Championship Results
Rolf Stommelen F1 Seasons Summary
| Year | Team | Engine | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | Laps | FL | Lead | Avg Pts | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 |
 Arrows |
Ford | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 507 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1976 |
 BrabhamHesketh |
 Alfa Romeo Ford | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 0.33 | 1 |
| 1975 |
HillLola |
Ford Ford | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 223 | 0 | 8 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1974 |
Lola |
Ford | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1973 |
Brabham |
Ford | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1972 |
March |
Ford | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 414 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 1971 |
Surtees |
Ford | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 395 | 0 | 0 | 0.30 | 3 |
| 1970 |
Brabham |
Ford | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 10 |
| 1969 |
 Team Lotus |
Ford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Cars
Races
Podiums
Teammates
Rolf Stommelen — Frequently Asked Questions
When did Rolf Stommelen start racing in Formula 1?
Rolf Stommelen started racing in Formula 1 in 1969.
Is Rolf Stommelen still racing in Formula 1?
Rolf Stommelen passed away in 1983. Last competed in Formula 1 in 1978.
How many F1 podiums does Rolf Stommelen have?
Rolf Stommelen has finished on the podium 1 time in Formula 1.
What nationality is Rolf Stommelen?
Rolf Stommelen is German.
Which teams has Rolf Stommelen driven for in Formula 1?
Rolf Stommelen has driven for Team Lotus, Surtees, March, Lola, Hill, Hesketh, Brabham and Arrows in Formula 1.
How many F1 races has Rolf Stommelen entered?
Rolf Stommelen has competed in 62 Formula 1 Grands Prix.
