American- Championship
- 11th25 pts to the leader
- Points
- 6pts1 round started
Jim Rathmann, an American driver, raced for Watson in the 1959 Formula 1 season with car number 16. Rathmann was born on 16 July 1928. Rathmann finished 11th in the 1959 drivers' championship with 6 points, 1 podium but no wins – 25 points behind champion Jack Brabham.
Rathmann's best result was 2nd at the Indianapolis 500. Rathmann's teammate was Rodger Ward; Rathmann led their qualifying head-to-head 1–0 and trailed the race head-to-head 0–1.
Final 1959 results after 9 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
Wins
0
win rate
0%
Podiums
1
podium rate
100%
Poles
0
pole rate
Jim Rathmann: quick facts
Short answers about Rathmann's 1959 season.
What team did Jim Rathmann drive for in 1959?
Jim Rathmann drove for Watson in the 1959 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Jim Rathmann use in 1959?
Jim Rathmann raced with car number 16 in 1959.
How many points did Jim Rathmann score in 1959?
Jim Rathmann scored 6 points in 1959 and finished 11th in the drivers' championship, 25 points behind champion Jack Brabham.
How many races did Jim Rathmann win in 1959?
Jim Rathmann did not win a Grand Prix in 1959. Rathmann's best result was 2nd at the Indianapolis 500.
Who was Jim Rathmann's teammate in 1959?
Rodger Ward was Jim Rathmann's teammate at Watson in 1959. Rathmann led the qualifying head-to-head 1–0 and trailed the race head-to-head 0–1.
