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Last entry. 1959 French Grand Prix. Jean Behra (left) with Fritz Huschke von Hanstein, Richard von Frankenberg and Edgar Barth. Jean Marie Behra (16 February 1921 – 1 August 1959) was a Formula One driver who raced for the Gordini, Maserati, BRM, Ferrari and Porsche teams.
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- José Behra (brother), Jean-Paul Behra (son)
Jul 7, 2014 · Jean Behra — 'He never knew the meaning of fear' July 7th 2014 Fifty years after his death, Jean Behra is still remembered by his contemporaries as one of Grand Prix racing’s bravest souls
Aug 7, 2014 · 1957: Jean Behra's great year. F1. August 7th 2014 - Last updated: February 16th 2023. Was Jean Behra the greatest driver never to win a World Championship Grand Prix? Paul Fearnley examines his case with the 1957 season where the Frenchman racked up non-championship and sports car wins as he raced with and against the likes of Fangio and Moss.
- Paul Fearnley
Dec 15, 2023 · How Derek Hill Went from Backup Driver to Playing Jean Behra in ‘Ferrari’. Isn’t eighty percent of success just showing up? By Mark Vaughn Published: Dec 15, 2023 12:58 PM EST. Neon. Derek...
Behra could have been France's first title winner, but despite having the talent never won a world championship grand prix. A fighter in the Gilles Villeneuve mould, with courage and car control...
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Jul 7, 2014 · Jean Behra: Nigel Roebuck's Legends. Why are we drawn to this sport? A famous drive by Jean Behra explains all. Behra: charismatic both on and off the track. Getty Images. Author. Nigel Roebuck. Through my 20-odd years as a Grand Prix journalist, I have been repeatedly surprised by the drivers’ lack of childhood enthusiasm for motor racing.
Aug 1, 2019 · Aug 1, 2019. Motorsport Images - LAT. On Aug. 1, 1959, French racer Jean Behra died while driving a Porsche RSK in a support race for the German Grand Prix at AVUS circuit in West Berlin. He...
