Tony SETTEMBER

Tony Settember was an American Formula 1 driver active during the early 1960s. He competed in nine World Championship Grands Prix between 1962 and 1963, driving for small privateer teams such as Scirocco and Emeryson. Despite his limited appearances, Settember completed all his races without a single retirement, an uncommon feat for the era.

Throughout his brief Formula 1 tenure, Settember did not score championship points or achieve podium finishes, poles, or wins. His career win and podium rates both stand at 0.0%, reflecting the challenges faced by privateer drivers competing against factory teams. Nevertheless, his average gain of over four positions per race indicates competitive racecraft and the ability to improve starting positions during events.

Settember’s career spanned a period marked by rapid technological and competitive changes in Formula 1, though his involvement was relatively short-lived. His 0% DNF rate over nine races highlights a consistent reliability rare among drivers of that time. While not a front-runner, Settember’s participation contributes to the historical narrative of American drivers in early Formula 1.