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| '''Kurt Adolff''' (born 5 November 1921 in ], ] - 24 January 2012) was a racing driver from Germany. He was born into a family owning a textile company and served as a paratrooper during the ].<ref name=KA>{{cite web|last=Brown|first=Allen|title=Kurt Adolff|url=http://www.oldracingcars.com/driver/Kurt_Adolff|work=Oldracingcars.com|accessdate=10 February 2012}}</ref> Adolf competed in ] races in the early 1950s racing ]-engined cars,<ref name=KAP>{{cite web|title=Kurt Adolff profile|url=http://www.grandprix.com/gpe/drv-adokur.html|work=Grandprix.com|publisher=Inside F1|accessdate=10 February 2012}}</ref> achieving modest success including second place at a race at the ]. He later competed in a ] during 1953, and participated in the ], driving ]'s ] for the Ecurie Espadon Team.<ref name=KAP /> He retired after only a few laps, and left single-seater racing to concentrate on his business interests. Adolff later enjoyed some success in hillclimbs and touring car racing with Jaguar,<ref name=KAP /> and also served as a consul to ].<ref name=KA> | '''Kurt Adolff''' (born 5 November 1921 in ], ] - 24 January 2012) was a racing driver from Germany. He was born into a family owning a textile company and served as a paratrooper during the ].<ref name=KA>{{cite web|last=Brown|first=Allen|title=Kurt Adolff|url=http://www.oldracingcars.com/driver/Kurt_Adolff|work=Oldracingcars.com|accessdate=10 February 2012}}</ref> Adolf competed in ] races in the early 1950s racing ]-engined cars,<ref name=KAP>{{cite web|title=Kurt Adolff profile|url=http://www.grandprix.com/gpe/drv-adokur.html|work=Grandprix.com|publisher=Inside F1|accessdate=10 February 2012}}</ref> achieving modest success including second place at a race at the ]. He later competed in a ] during 1953, and participated in the ], driving ]'s ] for the Ecurie Espadon Team.<ref name=KAP /> He retired after only a few laps, and left single-seater racing to concentrate on his business interests. Adolff later enjoyed some success in hillclimbs and touring car racing with Jaguar,<ref name=KAP /> and also served as a consul to ].<ref name=KA/> | ||
| == Complete Formula One World Championship results == | == Complete Formula One World Championship results == | ||
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| Born | (1921-11-05)5 November 1921 |
|---|---|
| Died | 24 January 2012(2012-01-24) (aged 90) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  German |
| Active years | 1953 |
| Teams | non-works Ferrari |
| Entries | 1 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1953 German Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1953 German Grand Prix |
Kurt Adolff (born 5 November 1921 in Stuttgart, Germany - 24 January 2012) was a racing driver from Germany. He was born into a family owning a textile company and served as a paratrooper during the Second World War. Adolf competed in Formula Two races in the early 1950s racing BMW-engined cars, achieving modest success including second place at a race at the Munich-Riem Airport. He later competed in a Ferrari 500 during 1953, and participated in the 1953 German Grand Prix, driving Rudi Fischer's Ferrari 166 for the Ecurie Espadon Team. He retired after only a few laps, and left single-seater racing to concentrate on his business interests. Adolff later enjoyed some success in hillclimbs and touring car racing with Jaguar, and also served as a consul to Chile.
Complete Formula One World Championship results
(key)
| Yr | Entrant | Chassis | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Ecurie Espadon | Ferrari 166 | Ferrari V12 | ARG |
500 |
NED |
BEL |
FRA |
GBR |
GER Ret |
SUI |
ITA |
NC | 0 |
References
- ^ Brown, Allen. "Kurt Adolff". Oldracingcars.com. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ "Kurt Adolff profile". Grandprix.com. Inside F1. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
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