Hans Stuck

Racing driver and Mille Miglia winner

Hans Stuck - Racing driver and Mille Miglia winner
Born

December 27th, 1900
124 years ago

Died

1978
47 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A prominent racing driver, competed in various significant automobile races during the early to mid-20th century. Achievements included participation in the Mille Miglia, where demonstrated exceptional skill and speed. Stuck also raced in Grand Prix events and had notable stints with the Auto Union racing team. His career spanned several decades, and he gained recognition for his prowess on the track, representing German racing during a transformative period in motorsport history.

Won the Mille Miglia in 1927

Raced for Auto Union in Grand Prix events

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