P2
Championship
0
Wins
5
Podiums
0
Poles
33
Points
2
DNFs
Season Snapshot
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Ronnie Peterson contested 11 grands prix in 1971 for March-Ford and finished P2 in the World Drivers' Championship. The season produced 33 points, 0 wins, 5 podiums, and 0 pole positions.
Their best result came at the Monaco Grand Prix, where Ronnie Peterson finished P2. Across the year, they scored in 7 races and reached the flag in 11 classified finishes, with 2 DNFs.
Average classified finish
P6.9
Podium rate
45.5%
Net positions gained
+23
Race Results
P10
R1Grid 13+2 Laps
P18
R2Grid 13Ignition
P2
6 pts
R3Grid 6
P4
3 pts
R4Grid 13+2 Laps
P20
R5Grid 12Engine
P2
6 pts
R6Grid 5
P5
2 pts
R7Grid 3
P8
R8Grid 11+1 Lap
P2
6 pts
R9Grid 6
P2
6 pts
R10Grid 6
P3
R11Grid 11
| Rnd | Race | Quali | Grid | Finish | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyalami | - | 13 | 10 | +3 | - |
| 2 | Montjuïc | - | 13 | 18 | -5 | - |
| 3 | Circuit de Monaco | - | 6 | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 4 | Circuit Park Zandvoort | - | 13 | 4 | +9 | 3 |
| 5 | Circuit Paul Ricard | - | 12 | 20 | -8 | - |
| 6 | Silverstone Circuit | - | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 |
| 7 | Nürburgring | - | 3 | 5 | -2 | 2 |
| 8 | Red Bull Ring | - | 11 | 8 | +3 | - |
| 9 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | - | 6 | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 10 | Mosport International Raceway | - | 6 | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 11 | Watkins Glen | - | 11 | 3 | +8 | 4 |
Points Accumulation
R1R11
Ronnie Peterson 1971 season FAQ
How did Ronnie Peterson finish in the 1971 F1 standings?
Ronnie Peterson finished P2 in the 1971 World Drivers' Championship with March-Ford.
How many races did Ronnie Peterson win in 1971?
Ronnie Peterson won 0 races in 1971, with 5 podiums and 0 pole positions.
What was Ronnie Peterson's best result in 1971?
Ronnie Peterson's best 1971 result was P2 at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Monaco Grand Prix 1971
Ronnie Peterson finished P2
British Grand Prix 1971
Ronnie Peterson finished P2
Italian Grand Prix 1971
Ronnie Peterson finished P2