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Robert Kay Ball
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united-states-of-america · Born 1925-08-26 · Phoenix · Died 1954-02-27
- Starts
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- Podiums
- 0
- Poles
- 0
- Fastest Laps
- 0
- Points
- 2
- Championships
- 0
- Best Result
- 5
Biography
| Place of Birth | Phoenix |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
| Date of Death | 1954-02-27 |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 2 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 0 |
| Points | 2 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | 17 |
| Best Grid Position | 17 |
| Best Race Result | 5 |
| Race Laps Completed | 234 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 23 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 19 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | 4 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 23 |
| Average Race Position | 19 |
| DNFs | 0 (0%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 0 (0%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Indianapolis | Stevens | 17 | 32 | 34 | — | Gearbox |
| 1951 | Indianapolis | Schroeder | 29 | 6 | 200 | 2 | +4:52.230 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Indianapolis | Stevens | 17 | — | — | — |
| 1951 | Indianapolis | Schroeder | 29 | — | — | — |
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 Robert Kay Ball started?
Robert Kay Ball has 2 Formula 1 race starts.
Which Formula 1 team has Robert Kay Ball driven for the most?
Robert Kay Ball made the most starts for Schroeder (1 start).
What is Robert Kay Ball’s best Formula 1 race result?
Robert Kay Ball’s best race finish is 5th.
When did Robert Kay Ball race in Formula 1?
Robert Kay Ball raced in Formula 1 from 1951–1952.