Peter Revson
born 27 Feb 1939 · raced 1964–1974
30Races
2Wins
8Podiums
1Poles
18Top 10s
5.76Avg Position
8.17Avg Grid Pos
1Constructor Titles
Peter Revson, an American heir and amateur racer turned professional, made his mark across multiple racing disciplines. Known for his smooth, understated driving style, he competed in Formula 1, IndyCar, and Can-Am, achieving significant success in the latter two. His promising F1 career, which included 30 starts and 8 podiums, was tragically cut short during testing for the 1974 South African Grand Prix. Revson remains a poignant figure, remembered for his quiet determination and versatility behind the wheel.
Top Teams
Team | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren | 2 | 8 | 61 | 23 |
| Lotus-BRM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lotus-Climax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shadow | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyrrell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 2.33 | 3 |
| Watkins Glen | 0 | 0.67 | 3 |
| Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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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.
- Denny Hulme23 shared races · Compare with Denny Hulme (1973)
- Jody Scheckter4 shared races · Compare with Jody Scheckter (1973)
| Season | Team | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Denny Hulme vs Peter Revson | 6–8 | |
| 1973 | Peter Revson vs Jody Scheckter | 4–0 | |
| 1972 | Denny Hulme vs Peter Revson | 6–3 |
3 circuitsShow all▾
19742 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Grand Prix | Shadow | 6 | Overheating | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | Shadow | 4 | Accident | 0 |
Earlier seasons1964–1973 (4 seasons)▾
197314 races, 2 wins▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | P5 | 2 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P1 | 9 |
| Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P3 | 4 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | Clutch | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | P9 | 0 |
| Dutch Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | P4 | 3 |
| British Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 | P1 | 9 |
| Swedish Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | P7 | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | McLaren | 15 | P5 | 2 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 10 | Accident | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | 5 | P4 | 3 |
| South African Grand Prix | McLaren | 6 | P2 | 6 |
| Brazilian Grand Prix | McLaren | 12 | Gearbox | 0 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | McLaren | 11 | P8 | 0 |
19729 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | McLaren | 2 | P18 | 0 |
| Canadian Grand Prix | McLaren | 1 | P2 | 6 |
| Italian Grand Prix | McLaren | 8 | P4 | 3 |
| Austrian Grand Prix | McLaren | 4 | P3 | 4 |
| British Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 | P3 | 4 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | McLaren | 7 | P7 | 0 |
| Spanish Grand Prix | McLaren | 11 | P5 | 2 |
| South African Grand Prix | McLaren | 12 | P3 | 4 |
| Argentine Grand Prix | McLaren | 3 | Engine | 0 |
19711 race▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Grand Prix | Tyrrell | 19 | Clutch | 0 |
19645 races▾
| Grand Prix | Team | Grid | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 18 | P13 | 0 |
| German Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 18 | P14 | 0 |
| British Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | 22 | Differential | 0 |
| Belgian Grand Prix | Lotus-Climax | 10 | Disqualified | 0 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | Lotus-BRM | — | Did not qualify | 0 |