Ronnie Bucknum
born 5 Apr 1936 · raced 1964–1966
Ronnie Bucknum's brief Formula 1 career in the mid-1960s marked a significant period for Honda, as he was one of their first factory drivers in the sport. Piloting the innovative, if sometimes fragile, RA271 and RA272 chassis, Bucknum bravely navigated the challenges of developing a brand-new F1 program. Despite the technical hurdles, he demonstrated the potential of the Honda engine with his determined drives. His efforts laid crucial groundwork for Honda's future successes, even though he only competed in 11 races, without securing any wins or podiums.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Glen | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most-shared teammates. Each link opens their head-to-head.
- Richie Ginther6 shared races · Compare with Richie Ginther (1965)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Ronnie Bucknum vs Richie Ginther | 1–5 |
1 circuitsShow all▾
19662 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | Honda | 13 | P8 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | Honda | 18 | Engine | 0 |
Earlier seasons1964–1965 (2 seasons)▾
19656 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | Honda | 10 | P5 | 2 |
| United States Grand Prix | Honda | 12 | P13 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Honda | 6 | Ignition | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Honda | 16 | Ignition | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Honda | 11 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Honda | 15 | Gearbox | 0 |
19643 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Honda | 14 | Overheating | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Honda | 10 | Brakes | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Honda | 22 | P13 | 0 |