About
Got off to a promising start in his career with 2 wins and 6 podiums in 29 Formula One racing events before his life tragically came to an end in the aftermath of a crash during the 1961 Italian Grand Prix.
Before Fame
He made his debut in 1956 at the British Grand Prix, the same race where he would secure his final victory in 1961.
Trivia
He won his first Formula One race in 1961 at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Family Life
He was born in Cologne, Germany to parents Thessa and Eduard.
Associated With
His car became airborne and collided with the side barrier killing him and 15 spectators. He died racing just as Dale Earnhardt did.
