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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.
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...
Oct 21, 2021 · 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.
Sep 13, 2018 · 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.
Oct 24, 2022 · From Fribourg to Formula 1 to friendships with screen legends, discover the life and times of TAG Heuer’s first brand ambassador, Jo Siffert. Jo Siffert. It’s ironic that the story of a man who lived a fast and furious life began in the relatively slow moving Swiss town of Fribourg.
Sep 16, 2018 · In 1968, Jo Siffert became the first Swiss driver to secure pole position at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and to win a Formula One Grand Prix. Half a century later, the legendary driver even inspired a comic book published by Paquet.
Sep 15, 2018 · In 1968, Jo Siffert became the first Swiss driver to secure pole position at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and to win a Formula One Grand Prix. Half a century later, the legendary driver even inspired a comic book published by Paquet.
Jul 7, 2014 · Jo Siffert: a steely Swiss who hustled his way from humble beginnings all the way to the top in F1. Grand Prix Photo. Author. David Tremayne. IN 1948 at Bremgarten a 12 year-old Swiss boy watched, entranced, as a Frenchman wove his magic driving a Gordini. The boy’s name was Joseph Siffert, the Frenchman’s R aymond Sommer.
Jun 22, 2016 · Jo Siffert—1936-1971. Author. Andrew Marriott. As reported elsewhere in this issue, the Swiss driver Jo Siffert died at Brands Hatch on October 24 th as a result of his BRM crashing and exploding in flames. Siffert’s history has been well chronicled on many occasions and there is little to add here.
Aug 5, 2016 · There seems little doubt that Jo Siffert was on the verge of establishing himself as a top-line Grand Prix driver when that tragic Brands Hatch accident abruptly cut short his career at the age of 35.
