About Fritz Riess
Lived 1922 – 1991 (aged 68). Fritz Riess was a German formula One driver.
Friedrich "Fritz" Riess or Rieß (11 July 1922 in Nuremberg – 15 May 1991 in Samedan, Switzerland ) was a racing driver from Germany. He participated in one "Formula One" World Championship Grand Prix, the 1952 German Grand Prix on 3 August 1952, then run to Formula Two rules. He finished seventh, scoring no championship points as only the first five finishers scored points at that time.
Riess also won the 1952 24 Hours of Le Mans for Mercedes-Benz, sharing the 300SL (W194) drive with former champion Hermann Lang. In the 1956 Mille Miglia, he finished tenth with a private Gullwing (W198).
Racing record Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WDC Points 1952 Fritz Riess Veritas RS Veritas Straight-6 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR GER NED ITA NC 0
Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results
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Who was Fritz Riess?
racecar driver (1922–1991)
When was Fritz Riess born?
Fritz Riess was born on 11 July 1922 in Nuremberg.
When did Fritz Riess die?
Fritz Riess died on 15 May 1991 in Samedan.
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Fritz Riess was a formula One driver.
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Fritz Riess was German.
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