About Peter Hirt
Lived 1910 – 1992 (aged 82). Peter Hirt was a Swiss racing automobile driver and formula One driver.
Peter Hirt (30 March 1910 – 28 June 1992) was a Swiss racing driver. He participated in five World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 27 May 1951. He scored no championship points.
Hirt was a member of the Écurie Espadon.
Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Pts 1951 Peter Hirt Veritas Meteor Veritas 2.0 L6 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR GER ITA ESP NC 0 1952 Écurie Espadon Ferrari 212 Ferrari 166 2.0 V12 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR GER NED ITA NC 0 1953 Écurie Espadon Ferrari 500 Ferrari 500 2.0 L4 ARG 500 NED BEL FRA GBR GER SUI ITA NC 0 Indicates shared drive with Rudi Fischer
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Who was Peter Hirt?
racecar driver (1910-1992)
When was Peter Hirt born?
Peter Hirt was born on 30 March 1910 in Küsnacht.
When did Peter Hirt die?
Peter Hirt died on 28 June 1992 in Zurich.
What was Peter Hirt's occupation?
Peter Hirt was a racing automobile driver and formula One driver.
What nationality was Peter Hirt?
Peter Hirt was Swiss.
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