Harald Ertl

Race car driver and journalist

Harald Ertl - Race car driver and journalist
Born

August 31st, 1948
77 years ago

Died

April 7th, 1982
43 years ago — 33 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Austria

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Competed in Formula One during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Participated in 29 Grands Prix, with a best finish of sixth place. Also worked as a journalist, providing insights and analysis on motorsport events. His tenure in racing was cut short by an untimely death in a plane crash.

Competed in 29 Formula One Grands Prix

Achieved best finish of sixth place

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