Richard Robarts

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Richard Robarts
Born (1944-09-22) 22 September 1944 (age 81)
Bicknacre, Essex, England
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British
Active years 1974
Teams Brabham, Williams
Entries4 (3 starts)
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podiums0
Career points 0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First entry 1974 Argentine Grand Prix
Last entry 1974 Swedish Grand Prix

Richard Robarts (born 22 September 1944) [1] is a British former racing driver from England. He participated in four Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 13 January 1974. He scored no championship points.

Robarts began his career in Formula Ford, competing from 1969 to 1972. [2] In 1973 he drove a GRD in Formula Three and shared the Lombard North Central, British Formula 3 championship with Tony Brise. [2]

After paying for an F1 drive with Brabham in 1974, Robarts lost it after three races to the better-funded Rikky von Opel. He later found a seat with Williams, but before Robarts could start a race, the team gave the opportunity to Tom Belsø instead. Robarts later raced in Formula 2 before moving on to other series.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

YearEntrantChassisEngine123456789101112131415WDCPoints
1974 Motor Racing Developments Brabham BT44 Cosworth V8 ARG
Ret
BRA
15
RSA
17
NC0
Frank Williams Racing Cars Iso-Marlboro FW ESP BEL MON SWE
DNS
NED FRA GBR GER AUT ITA CAN USA

References

  1. Jenkins, Richard. "The World Championship drivers – Where are they now?". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 29 July 2007.
  2. 1 2 Steve Small. The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's Who. p. 320. ISBN   0851127029.