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Jo Siffert

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Jo Siffert (1936-1971) was a Swiss racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1962 until his death in 1971. He won two Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, securing victories at the 1968 British Grand Prix and the 1971 Austrian Grand Prix. Siffert drove for teams including Lotus, BRM, and March, and was particularly successful in sports car racing, winning the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 1000km of Paris. He died following an accident during a non-championship race at Brands Hatch in October 1971.

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How many Formula One World Championship races did Jo Siffert win?

Jo Siffert won two World Championship Grands Prix: the 1968 British Grand Prix and the 1971 Austrian Grand Prix. Claims of four victories generally mix those championship wins with successes in non-championship Formula One races.

Why was Jo Siffert's 1968 British Grand Prix victory important?

Siffert won at Brands Hatch in a privately entered Lotus 49B run by Rob Walker Racing. It was a rare victory for a privateer team during an era increasingly dominated by factory-backed Formula One entries.

Did Jo Siffert race for Porsche as well as in Formula One?

Yes. Siffert was a leading Porsche sports-car driver and shared major victories with teammates including Brian Redman, driving cars such as the Porsche 908 and 917.

What happened to Jo Siffert at Brands Hatch in 1971?

Siffert died in a crash during the non-championship World Championship Victory Race at Brands Hatch on October 24, 1971. The Swiss driver was 35 and had recently won the Austrian Grand Prix for BRM.