Rodger Morris Ward No titles 1W 2P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
RAT
James Merwin Rathmann
Compare united-states-of-america · Born 1926-01-06 · Los Angeles · Died 2000-02-01
- Starts
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- Podiums
- 0
- Poles
- 1
- Fastest Laps
- 0
- Points
- 2
- Championships
- 0
- Best Result
- 5
Biography
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Gender | MALE |
| Date of Death | 2000-02-01 |
Career Statistics
| Race Entries | 5 |
|---|---|
| Race Starts | 5 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 1 |
| Fastest Laps | 0 |
| Points | 2 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Best Championship Position | 19 |
| Best Grid Position | 1 |
| Best Race Result | 5 |
| Race Laps Completed | 417 |
| Driver of the Day | 0 |
| Grand Slams | 0 |
| Average Grid (classified) | 6.2 |
| Average Finish (classified) | 23.6 |
| Average Δ (Grid → Finish) | -17.4 |
| Average Qualifying Position | 6.2 |
| Average Race Position | 23.6 |
| DNFs | 0 (0%) |
| DSQs | 0 (0%) |
| DNSs | 0 (0%) |
Season-by-Season
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | — | Trevis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | — | Watson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | — | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | 19 | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1950 | — | Watson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DNF Breakdown
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| Stalled | 1 |
| Accident | 1 |
| Fire | 1 |
| Brakes | 1 |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Rodger Morris Ward
- Royal Richard Rathmann No titles 1W 4P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–3
- Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen No titles 1P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Ed Elisian No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Troy Lynn Ruttman No titles 1W 1P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
Family
| Driver ↑ | Relationship | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Richard Rathmann | child | SIBLING |
| Royal Richard Rathmann | parent | SIBLING |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Indianapolis | Watson | 4 | 31 | 42 | — | Brakes |
| 1959 | Indianapolis | Watson | 4 | 20 | 150 | — | Fire |
| 1958 | Indianapolis | Watson | 1 | 27 | 0 | — | Accident |
| 1956 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 4 | 5 | 200 | 2 | +4:21.810 |
| 1950 | Indianapolis | Watson | 18 | 35 | 25 | — | Stalled |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Indianapolis | Watson | 4 | — | — | — |
| 1959 | Indianapolis | Watson | 4 | — | — | — |
| 1958 | Indianapolis | Watson | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1956 | Indianapolis | Kurtis Kraft | 4 | — | — | — |
| 1950 | Indianapolis | Watson | 18 | — | — | — |
Season-by-Season Breakdown
Column abbreviations (2)
Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
| Year | Pos | Constructor | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | FL | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | — | Trevis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | — | Watson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | — | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | 19 | Kurtis Kraft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1950 | — | Watson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pole Positions (1)
| Year | Grand Prix |
|---|---|
| 1958 | Indianapolis |
Teammates
Career teammates with head-to-head race and qualifying records. Compare career stats in one click.
- Rodger Morris Ward No titles 1W 2P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 2–1
- Royal Richard Rathmann No titles 1W 4P
- Together
- 3
- Race H2H
- 1–2
- Quali H2H
- 0–3
- Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen No titles 1P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Ed Elisian No titles
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 2–0
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
- Troy Lynn Ruttman No titles 1W 1P
- Together
- 2
- Race H2H
- 1–1
- Quali H2H
- 2–0
Teammate Head-to-Head
Avg quali gap = (teammate quali pos − driver quali pos), positive = driver qualified ahead. Avg race gap = (teammate race pos − driver race pos), positive = driver finished ahead.
Column abbreviations (4)
Avg Quali Gap = Average qualifying position gap (positive = driver ahead)Quali H2H = Qualifying head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)Avg Race Gap = Average race position gap (positive = driver ahead)Race H2H = Race head-to-head (driver wins – teammate wins)
| Teammate | Races Together | Avg Quali Gap | Quali H2H | Avg Race Gap | Race H2H | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodger Morris Ward | 3 | +4 | 2–1 | -15 | 1–2 | Compare |
| Royal Richard Rathmann | 3 | -1.667 | 0–3 | -11 | 1–2 | Compare |
| Melvin Eugene Bettenhausen | 2 | +7.5 | 2–0 | +4.5 | 1–1 | Compare |
| Ed Elisian | 2 | +5.5 | 2–0 | +9.5 | 2–0 | Compare |
| Troy Lynn Ruttman | 2 | +4.5 | 2–0 | +8 | 1–1 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
How many Formula 1 Grands Prix has James Merwin Rathmann started?
James Merwin Rathmann has 5 Formula 1 race starts.
Which Formula 1 team has James Merwin Rathmann driven for the most?
James Merwin Rathmann made the most starts for Watson (4 starts).
How many Formula 1 pole positions does James Merwin Rathmann have?
James Merwin Rathmann has 1 Formula 1 pole position.
What is James Merwin Rathmann’s best Formula 1 race result?
James Merwin Rathmann’s best race finish is 5th.
Who was James Merwin Rathmann’s most frequent Formula 1 teammate?
Rodger Morris Ward was James Merwin Rathmann’s most frequent teammate, with 3 races as teammates.
When did James Merwin Rathmann race in Formula 1?
James Merwin Rathmann raced in Formula 1 in 1950, 1956, 1958–1960.