Richie Ginther

Birth Name: Paul Richard Ginther

Ritchie Ginther was one of only three American drivers to win a Formula 1 race in the 1960s. The Californian began his driving career in 1951, racing sports cars. He then raced in several different fo ...Show More

Ritchie Ginther was one of only three American drivers to win a Formula 1 race in the 1960s. The Californian began his driving career in 1951, racing sports cars. He then raced in several different formulas before competing in the glamorous world of Formula 1, in 1960 with Ferrari. He was a regular for the next six years, racing for Ferrari, BRM, Cooper, Eagle and Honda, where he gave the manufacturer it's first-ever win (and tire maker Goodyear) in F1 at the Mexican Grand Prix, in 1965. It was also his only F1 win. He died of a heart attack while on holiday in France. Hide