
Richard Robarts : biography
22 September 1944 –
Richard Robarts (born 22 September 1944 in Bicknacre, Essex) is a British former racing driver from England. He participated in 4 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 13 January 1974. He scored no championship points.
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
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Year | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | WDC | Points |
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1974 | Motor Racing Developments | Brabham BT44 | Cosworth V8 | ARGRet | BRA15 | RSA17 | NC | 0 | ||||||||||||
Frank Williams Racing Cars | Iso-Marlboro FW | ESP | BEL | MON | SWEDNS | NED | FRA | GBR | GER | AUT | ITA | CAN | USA |