About Harry Merkel
Lived 1918 – 1995 (aged 77). Harry Merkel was a German formula One driver, engineer and racing automobile driver.
Harry Erich Merkel (10 January 1918 – 11 February 1995) was a German racing driver. His single entry to a World Championship Grand Prix was at the 1952 German Grand Prix, sharing one of Willi Krakau's cars, a BMW-Eigenbau. He did not qualify, failing to set a time.
Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WDC Points 1952 Willi Krakau Krakau Eigenbau BMW 328 2.0 L6 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR GER NED ITA NC 0
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Who was Harry Merkel?
German racing driver (1918–1995)
When was Harry Merkel born?
Harry Merkel was born on 10 January 1918 in Taucha.
When did Harry Merkel die?
Harry Merkel died on 11 February 1995 in Australia.
What was Harry Merkel's occupation?
Harry Merkel was a formula One driver, engineer and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Harry Merkel?
Harry Merkel was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Merkel. https://biography.guide/harry-merkel/
MLA: "Harry Merkel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-merkel/.
Chicago: "Harry Merkel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-merkel/.
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