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Tributes roll in after death of Mercedes legend and Le Mans winner
Former Mercedes F1 driver and 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans winner, Hans Herrmann, has passed away at the age of 97. He competed in six grands prix for the Silver Arrows, earning a third place finish at the Swiss Grand Prix. Signed alongside Juan Manuel Fangio and Karl Kling upon Mercedes’ return to F1, his career with the team ended in 1955 after a crash at the Monaco Grand Prix. Herrmann later had success with Porsche, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970. He also won the Daytona 24 Hours in 1968 and the Targa Florio in 1960, maintaining a close association with the Mercedes brand throughout his life. Tributes from the motorsport world have poured in for Hans Herrmann, remembering his influence on Mercedes-Benz and Porsche’s racing history.
