Harald Ertl

Harald Ertl (31 August, 1948 - 7 April, 1982), born in Zell am See, Austria. He was also a motorsport journalist and amateur racer who managed to squeeze enough money to get a Formula One drive, debuting on August 3, 1975. He participated in 28 grands prix all without scoring a single championship points. He was known in the track for his Inspector Clouseau-style mustache in addition to a beard which he managed to squeeze into his helmet.

Related Topics:
Austria - Formula One - August 3 - 1975 - Inspector Clouseau

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In 1976, he was one of the four driver who corageously pulled Niki Lauda out of his burning Ferrari during the, infamous 1976 German Grand Prix

Related Topics:
Niki Lauda - Ferrari - 1976 German Grand Prix

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On 7 April, 1982 he was killed in a light aircraft accident in Giessen, Germany whilst flying his family to their holiday home in northern Germany, however his wife and son survived

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