Rolf Stommelen

German racing driver with notable achievements

Rolf Stommelen - German racing driver with notable achievements
Born

July 11th, 1943
82 years ago

Died

April 24th, 1983
42 years ago — 39 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A professional racing driver from Germany, participated in Formula One during the early 1970s. Competed for several teams, including the Iso-Marlboro F1 team. Achieved notable success in endurance racing as well, particularly in the 1973 24 Hours of Le Mans, where a strong performance contributed to the team’s standing. Also raced in various sports car events, gaining recognition within the motorsport community before an accident in 1983 that ended the racing career.

Competed in 44 Formula One races

Finished third in the 1972 Belgian Grand Prix

Participated in the 1973 24 Hours of Le Mans

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