About Max de Terra
Lived 1918 – 1982 (aged 64). Max de Terra was a Swiss engineer, racing automobile driver and formula One driver.
Max de Terra (6 October 1918 – 29 December 1982) was a Swiss racing driver. He participated in two Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 18 May 1952. He scored no championship points.
De Terra was a member of the Ecurie Espadon.
Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pts 1952 Alfred Dattner Simca-Gordini 11 Gordini 1500 1.5 L4 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR GER NED ITA NC 0 1953 Ecurie Espadon Ferrari 212 Ferrari 166 2.0 V12 ARG 500 NED BEL FRA GBR GERSUI ITA NC 0
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Who was Max de Terra?
racing driver (1918–1982)
When was Max de Terra born?
Max de Terra was born on 6 October 1918 in Zurich.
When did Max de Terra die?
Max de Terra died on 29 December 1982 in Zollikon.
What was Max de Terra's occupation?
Max de Terra was an engineer, racing automobile driver and formula One driver.
What nationality was Max de Terra?
Max de Terra was Swiss.
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