Markus Höttinger
Austrian racing driver
Born
May 28th, 1956
68 years ago
Died
April 13th, 1980
45 years ago — 23 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Austria
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Markus Höttinger participated in the Formula One World Championship in the 1970s. He drove for the team March Engineering during his professional career. Höttinger competed in several Grand Prix events, showcasing his skills on the international racing circuit. After his racing career, he continued to contribute to the motorsport community until his untimely death.
Competed in Formula One with March Engineering
Participated in multiple Grand Prix events
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