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German racing driver (1922–1991) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Friedrich "Fritz" Riess or Rieß (11 July 1922 in Nuremberg – 15 May 1991 in Samedan, Switzerland[1])[2] was a racing driver from Germany. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, on 3 August 1952. He finished seventh, scoring no championship points as only the first five finishers scored points at that time.
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Born | Nuremberg, Germany | 11 July 1922
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Died | 15 May 1991 68) Samedan, Switzerland | (aged
Formula One World Championship career | |
Nationality | ![]() |
Active years | 1952 |
Teams | privateer Veritas |
Entries | 1 |
Championships | 0 |
Wins | 0 |
Podiums | 0 |
Career points | 0 |
Pole positions | 0 |
Fastest laps | 0 |
First entry | 1952 German Grand Prix |
Last entry | 1952 German Grand Prix |
Riess also won the 1952 24 Hours of Le Mans for Mercedes-Benz, sharing the drive with Hermann Lang.
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Year | Team | Co-Drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Pos. | Class Pos. |
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1952 | ![]() |
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Mercedes-Benz W194 | S3.0 | 277 | 1st | 1st |
1953 | ![]() |
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Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CM | S5.0 | 133 | DNF (Transmission) |
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