Vic Elford
British racecar driver
Victor Henry Elford (10 June 1935 – 13 March 2022) was an English sports car racing, rallying and Formula One driver. He took part in 13 World Championship F1 Grands Prix, debuting on 7 July 1968.
.jpg) Elford in 2010 at Watkins Glen | |
| Born | 10 June 1935 Peckham, London, England[1] |
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| Died | 13 March 2022 (aged 86) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality | British |
| Active years | 1968 – 1969, 1971 |
| Teams | Cooper, McLaren, BRM |
| Entries | 13 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 8 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1968 French Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1971 German Grand Prix |
| 24 Hours of Le Mans career | |
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| Years | 1967 – 1974, 1983 |
| Teams | Porsche System Porsche Salzburg Martini Racing Autodelta SpA Automobiles Charles Pozzi Robert Buchet Rondeau |
| Best finish | 6th (1973) |
| Class wins | 2 (1967, 1973) |
Elford died on 13 March 2022, at the age of 86 from cancer.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Database - Vic Elford". Motor Sport. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
- ↑ Euwama, Davey (March 13, 2022). "OBITUARYVic Elford Passes Away at 86". sportscar365.com. John Dagys Media, LLC. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
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