Peter Ryan (racing driver)
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Peter Barry Ryan (June 10, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States – July 2, 1962 in Paris, France)[1] was an American-born Canadian racecar driver from Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. He had a short Formula One career. He participated in one Grand Prix, the 1961 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, finishing ninth.[2] He scored no championship points. However, he became the first Canadian ever to take part in a Formula One Grand Prix.
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Born | (1940-06-10)10 June 1940 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Died | 2 July 1962(1962-07-02) (aged 22) Paris, France |
Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | Canadian |
Active years | 1961 |
Teams | non-works Lotus |
Entries | 1 |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 0 |
Career points | 0 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1961 United States Grand Prix |
Last entry | 1961 United States Grand Prix |
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