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Joseph Siffert (French: [ʒo sifɛʁ]; 7 July 1936 – 24 October 1971) was a Swiss racing driver. Affectionately known as "Seppi" to his family and friends, Siffert was born in Fribourg, Switzerland, the son of a dairy owner.
Oct 24, 2019 · Jo Siffert died at Brands Hatch on 24th October 1971. Paul Tarsey was at the circuit that day and it had a profound effect on the way he viewed…
Oct 21, 2021 · Jo Siffert played a major role in making the U.S. the most important sales market in the world for Porsche – viewed over the last half century.
Siffert was born in Fribourg, Switzerland, the son of a dairy owner. Nicknamed “Seppi,” he began racing in 1957 on a 125cc Gilera. Coming from a modest background, he found creative ways to finance his racing, including selling shells back to the Swiss Army for recycling and trading cars.
Considered to be one of the best racing drivers ever, Siffert was a popular and glamorous star who came from humble beginnings to achieve great successes on the international racing circuit. He died in a non-championship F1 race at Brand Hatch. 50,000 people lined the streets of Fribourg, Switzerland, for his funeral.
Oct 21, 2021 · Stepping up to F1 in 1962, Jo Siffert shone with Rob Walker Racing Team and BRM before his career was abruptly ended in a fatal crash at Brands Hatch in 1971. On the 50th anniversary of...
Sep 18, 2018 · In 1968, Jo Siffert became the first Swiss driver to secure pole position at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and to win a Formula One Grand Prix. Half a century later, the legendary driver even inspired a comic book by Michel Janvier (illustrator) and Olivier Marin (writer) published by Paquet.
Sep 16, 2018 · In 1968, Jo Siffert became the first Swiss driver to secure pole position at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and to win a Formula One Grand Prix. Half a century later, the legendary driver even inspired a comic book published by Paquet.
Oct 24, 2022 · 5 min. From Fribourg to Formula 1 to friendships with screen legends, discover the life and times of TAG Heuer’s first brand ambassador, Jo Siffert. Jo Siffert. It’s ironic that the story of a man who lived a fast and furious life began in the relatively slow moving Swiss town of Fribourg.
Sep 13, 2018 · In 1968, Jo Siffert became the first Swiss driver to secure pole position at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and win a Formula 1 Grand Prix. The legendary driver even inspired a comic book published by Paquet.
