About Franz Wittmann
Born 1950. Franz Wittmann is an Austrian rally driver.
Franz Wittmann (born 7 April 1950 in Ramsau) is an Austrian rally driver, who won the 1987 Rally New Zealand, a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC).
Career Wittmann began rallying in 1970. He competed mainly on a national level during his career, winning the Austrian championship 12 times between 1976 and 2001. He also won 32 rounds of the European Rally Championship, finishing second in the standings in 1978. Wittmann was charged with involuntary manslaughter, but was acquitted by Finnish courts.
Wittmann's son Franz Jr. also competes in rallying.
WRC victories Event Season Co-driver Car 1 18th Rally New Zealand 1987 Jörg Pattermann Lancia Delta HF 4WD
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Franz Wittmann?
Austrian rally driver (born 1950)
When was Franz Wittmann born?
Franz Wittmann was born on 7 April 1950 in Ramsau.
What is Franz Wittmann's occupation?
Franz Wittmann is a rally driver.
What nationality is Franz Wittmann?
Franz Wittmann is Austrian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Franz Wittmann Sr.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franz Wittmann. https://biography.guide/franz-wittmann-rally-driver/
MLA: "Franz Wittmann." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/franz-wittmann-rally-driver/.
Chicago: "Franz Wittmann." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/franz-wittmann-rally-driver/.
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