Richie Ginther
born 5 Aug 1930 · raced 1960–1967
52Races
1Wins
14Podiums
35Top 10s
5.28Avg Position
7.47Avg Grid Pos
2Constructor Titles
Richie Ginther was a highly respected American driver known for his smooth, precise style and technical feedback. A key figure in Honda's early F1 entry, he secured their maiden Grand Prix victory at the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix, a momentous achievement for both driver and manufacturer. Over his career, Ginther competed in 52 races, achieving 14 podium finishes. Though he never won a World Championship, his contributions to the sport, particularly with Honda, left an indelible mark.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRM | 0 | 9 | 67 | 29 |
| Ferrari | 0 | 4 | 24 | 10 |
| Honda | 1 | 1 | 14 | 11 |
| Cooper-Maserati | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Eagle-Climax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scarab | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 2.71 | 7 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 2.17 | 6 |
| Watkins Glen | 0 | 1.8 | 5 |
| Circuit Park Zandvoort | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Nürburgring | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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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.
- Graham Hill29 shared races · Compare with Graham Hill (1964)
- Phil Hill10 shared races · Compare with Phil Hill (1961)
- Wolfgang von Trips10 shared races · Compare with Wolfgang von Trips (1961)
- Ronnie Bucknum6 shared races · Compare with Ronnie Bucknum (1965)
- Lorenzo Bandini3 shared races · Compare with Lorenzo Bandini (1963)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Ronnie Bucknum vs Richie Ginther | 1–5 | |
| 1964 | Richie Ginther vs Graham Hill | 4–6 | |
| 1963 | Richie Ginther vs Graham Hill | 5–5 | |
| 1963 | Lorenzo Bandini vs Richie Ginther | 1–2 | |
| 1962 | Richie Ginther vs Graham Hill | 1–8 | |
| 1961 | Richie Ginther vs Phil Hill | 1–6 | |
| 1961 | Richie Ginther vs Wolfgang von Trips | 3–4 | |
| 1960 | Richie Ginther vs Phil Hill | 1–2 | |
| 1960 | Richie Ginther vs Wolfgang von Trips | 2–1 |
19671 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monaco Grand Prix | Eagle-Climax | — | Did not qualify | 0 |
Earlier seasons1960–1966 (7 seasons)▾
19665 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | Honda | 3 | P4 | 3 |
| United States Grand Prix | Honda | 8 | Not classified | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Honda | 7 | Accident | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Cooper-Maserati | 8 | P5 | 2 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Cooper-Maserati | 9 | Transmission | 0 |
19658 races, 1 win▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | Honda | 3 | P1 | 9 |
| United States Grand Prix | Honda | 3 | P7 | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | Honda | 17 | P14 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Honda | 3 | P6 | 1 |
| British Grand Prix | Honda | 3 | Injection | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | Honda | 7 | Ignition | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Honda | 4 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Honda | 17 | Halfshaft | 0 |
196410 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Grand Prix | BRM | 11 | P8 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | BRM | 13 | P4 | 3 |
| Italian Grand Prix | BRM | 9 | P4 | 3 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | BRM | 5 | P2 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | BRM | 11 | P7 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | BRM | 14 | P8 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | BRM | 9 | P5 | 2 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | BRM | 8 | P4 | 3 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | BRM | 8 | P11 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | BRM | 8 | P2 | 6 |
196310 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Grand Prix | BRM | 7 | Halfshaft | 0 |
| Mexican Grand Prix | BRM | 5 | P3 | 4 |
| United States Grand Prix | BRM | 4 | P2 | 6 |
| Italian Grand Prix | BRM | 4 | P2 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | BRM | 6 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | BRM | 9 | P4 | 3 |
| French Grand Prix | BRM | 12 | Radiator | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | BRM | 6 | P5 | 2 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | BRM | 9 | P4 | 3 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | BRM | 4 | P2 | 6 |
19629 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Grand Prix | BRM | 7 | P7 | 0 |
| United States Grand Prix | BRM | 2 | Engine | 0 |
| Italian Grand Prix | BRM | 3 | P2 | 6 |
| German Grand Prix | BRM | 7 | P8 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | BRM | 8 | P13 | 0 |
| French Grand Prix | BRM | 10 | P3 | 4 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | BRM | 9 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | BRM | 14 | Accident | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | BRM | 7 | Accident | 0 |
19617 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | Engine | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Ferrari | 14 | P8 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P3 | 4 |
| French Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P15 | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 5 | P3 | 4 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 3 | P5 | 2 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 6 |
19604 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Ferrari | 2 | P2 | 6 |
| French Grand Prix | Scarab | 20 | Engine | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | Ferrari | 12 | P6 | 1 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Ferrari | 9 | P6 | 1 |