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- Races
- 10
- Wins
- 1
- Podiums
- 2
- Best
- P1
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12
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Across 1951-1963, Rodger Ward has 12 recorded Formula 1 race starts, 1 win, 2 podiums, 0 pole positions, and 14 career points. The best recorded championship result is P10 in 1959 with Watson.
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Rodger Ward was an American racing driver active in top-level motorsport from 1951. Over a career spanning 75 years, he competed in 12 major races, securing one win and two podium finishes without recording any pole positions. Ward accumulated 14 points and maintained a 0.0% Did Not Finish (DNF) rate, demonstrating consistent race completions.
His win rate stood at 8.3%, with a podium rate of 16.7%, indicating moderate success in a limited number of starts. Despite this, his average positions gained per race was negative (-0.25), suggesting challenges in advancing through the field during events. Notably, Ward did not achieve any wins or podiums in wet weather conditions.
Ward raced for several teams, including Lotus-BRM, Watson, Lesovsky, Kuzma, Pawl, Kurtis Kraft, and Bromme, with Lotus-BRM being his last team. While he did not secure any championships, his career statistics reflect a driver with reliable race finishes and occasional competitive performances.
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1
Race Wins
2
Podiums
0
Pole Positions
12
Races
14
Career Points
9
DNFs
P16.8
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P16.5
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| Circuit | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayUSA | 10 | 1 |
| Sebring International RacewayUSA | 1 | - |
| Watkins GlenUSA | 1 | - |
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+9
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6
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+5
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8
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11
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-9
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24
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-6
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0
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15
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+7
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0
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30
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+2
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0
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16
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-6
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10
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-6
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22
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-1
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25
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-2
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0
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Rodger Ward has won 0 Formula 1 World Championships.
Rodger Ward's Formula 1 win rate is 8.3% (1 wins from 12 race starts).
Rodger Ward has 12 recorded Formula 1 race starts, with 2 podiums and 0 pole positions.
Rodger Ward's best recorded Drivers' Championship finish is P10, achieved in 1959 with Watson.
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