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Joseph Siffert ( French: [ʒo sifɛʁ]; 7 July 1936 – 24 October 1971) was a Swiss racing driver . Affectionately known as "Seppi" to his family and friends, Siffert was born in Fribourg, Switzerland, the son of a dairy owner. He initially made his name in racing on two wheels, winning the Swiss 350 cc motorcycle championship in 1959, before ...
Sep 18, 2013 · Because like Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona and Steve McQueen's Heuer Monaco -- you know, that other Heuer -- 1960s Formula One driver Jo Siffert joins the unusual gang of race-car drivers forever...
Oct 24, 2022 · On 24 October 1971, tragedy struck. Jo Siffert was killed doing the thing he fell in love with as a 12 year old boy: motor racing. But his death didn’t diminish memories of his character, his grit and his determination. From Fribourg to Formula 1 to friendships with screen legends, Siffert’s sparkling story lives on.
Oct 21, 2021 · With racing driver Jo Siffert, who died in an accident 50 years ago, racing lost one of its top drivers and Switzerland lost its first world sports ambassador. Siffert left a rich harvest for...
Stepping up to F1 in 1962, Jo Siffert shone with Rob Walker Racing Team and BRM before his career was abruptly ended in a fatal crash at Brands Hatch in 1971. On the 50th anniversary of his...
Joseph Siffert ( French: [ʒo sifɛʁ]; 7 July 1936 – 24 October 1971) was a Swiss racing driver. Affectionately known as "Seppi" to his family and friends, Siffert was born in Fribourg, Switzerland, the son of a dairy owner.
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Sep 13, 2018 · Jo Siffert (1) - Ten highlights in a legendary career. In 1968, Jo Siffert became the first Swiss driver to secure pole position at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and win a Formula 1 Grand Prix. The legendary driver even inspired a comic book published by Paquet. This is a look back at some of the remarkable moments in his career, from sports ...
