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Basil van Rooyen
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south-africa · Born 1939-04-19 · Johannesburg · Died 2023-09-14
- Starts
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- Podiums
- 0
- Poles
- 0
- Fastest Laps
- 0
- Points
- 0
- Championships
- 0
- Best Result
- —
Biography
| Place of Birth | Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
| Date of Death | 2023-09-14 |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 2 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 0 |
| Points | 0 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | — |
| Best Grid Position | 9 |
| Best Race Result | — |
| Race Laps Completed | 34 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 14.5 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 17 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | -2.5 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 14.5 |
| Average Race Position | 17 |
| DNFs | 2 (100%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 0 (0%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
| Brakes | 1 |
Race entries and starts may differ from some sources due to shared-car and historical classification differences. See methodology for details.
Race-by-Race History
Column abbreviations (3)
Grid = Grid positionPos = Finish positionPts = Points scored
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Grid | Pos | Laps | Pts | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | South Africa | McLaren | 9 | 18 | 12 | — | Brakes |
| 1968 | South Africa | Cooper | 20 | 16 | 22 | — | Engine |
Qualifying History
Column abbreviations (4)
Pos = Qualifying positionQ1 = Qualifying 1 timeQ2 = Qualifying 2 timeQ3 = Qualifying 3 time
| Year | Grand Prix | Constructor | Pos | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | South Africa | McLaren | 9 | — | — | — |
| 1968 | South Africa | Cooper | 20 | — | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
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Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 Grands Prix has Basil van Rooyen started?
Basil van Rooyen has 2 Formula 1 race starts.
Which Formula 1 team has Basil van Rooyen driven for the most?
Basil van Rooyen made the most starts for Cooper (1 start).
When did Basil van Rooyen race in Formula 1?
Basil van Rooyen raced in Formula 1 from 1968–1969.