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 1961 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.