Brian Raubenheimer

Brian Raubenheimer (19 July 1940 – 21 June 2021) was a South African racing driver from Pietermaritzburg. He attempted to make his Formula One debut in 1965 South African Grand Prix, but withdrew following practice having suffered a gearbox problem.^[1]

Brian Raubenheimer

Born	(1940-07-19)19 July 1940 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Died	21 June 2021(2021-06-21) (aged 80) Howick, South Africa
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality	South African
Active years	1965
Teams	non-works Lotus
Entries	1 (0 starts)
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podiums	0
Career points	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0
First entry	1965 South African Grand Prix
Last entry	1965 South African Grand Prix

Raubenheimer remained a car enthusiast and is considered the "father" of the Mini Marcos in South Africa.^[2]

Raubenheimer died on 21 June 2021, aged 80.^[3]

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	WDC	Points
1965	Brian Raubenheimer	Lotus 20	Ford 109E 1.4 L4	RSA WD	MON	BEL	FRA	GBR	NED	GER	ITA	USA	MEX	NC	0

Complete Formula One Non-Championship results

(key)

Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	1	2	3	4
1966	Brian Raubenheimer	Lotus 20	Ford 109E 1.4 L4	RSA DNS	SYR	INT	OUL

References

1. "1965 South African Grand Prix, Pre-Qualifying times". Autosport. 30 December 2016. Brian Raubenheimer is missing from this list, although he is shown as not arriving on most records. He has previously told me that he did briefly participate in the first practice session before the gear linkage broke in the gate in neutral. He believed he had recorded a 1:36.8, but was unable to repair his Lotus 20 and so took no further part.
2. Pietermaritzburg 2007 "A great surprise and a welcome visitor to our stand was Brian Raubenheimer, the "father" of the Mini Marcos in South Africa, who is now retired on his oceangoing yacht presently moored in Durban harbour. Brian was quite doe-eyed as he viewed the small collection of MMs on display as it was the first time ever in South Africa that more than one vehicle was on display at any one time."
3. "Brian Raubenheimer". StatsF1. Retrieved 20 July 2021.