Ricardo Rodríguez

Ricardo Valentin Rodríguez de la Vega (14 February 1942 in Mexico City, Mexico – 1 November 1962 in Mexico City, Mexico) was a Mexican racing driver who competed in the and 1962 Formula One seasons. 
He was formerly the youngest front-row starter in Formula One history, qualifying second on his debut at the 1961 Italian Grand Prix aged 19 years and 208 days, before Max Verstappen broke the record at the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix. He was also, at the time, the youngest ever Formula One driver, until Mike Thackwell succeeded him in 1980, being younger by 18 days.
The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is named after both him and his brother Pedro, who also raced in F1.
==Formula One Statistical Overview==
===Formula One Record===
Year	Entrant 	Team	WDC Points	WDC Pos.	Report
 	Scuderia Ferrari	 	0 	NC 	Report
 	Scuderia Ferrari	 	4 	13th 	Report
===Career Statistics===
===Career Results===
Category:1942 births
Category:1962 deaths
Category:Mexican Drivers
Category:1961 Début Drivers
Category:Ferrari Drivers
Category:Team Lotus Drivers
Category:F1 drivers killed while racing
Category:Deceased Drivers