Gerhard Mitter – F1 | The “forgotten” drivers of F1

1963 – Through the garage of his father Mitter became interested in cars and motor racing. After some success on two wheels the German began racing with his own Formula Junior in 1959. He also established his his own workshop in 1962, which was specialized on tuning DKW engines. In the mid 1960s he was one of the best German drivers in sports cars and at hillclimbs. He won the European Hillclimb championship in 1966-1968, the Targa Florio in 1969 and the 1967 Mugello GP, both races with his friend Udo Schütz. Unfortunately he was killed while practicing the Formula 2 BMW F269 for the 1969 German GP. The photo shows him during his second Grand Prix. He drove one of the Ecurie Maarsbergen Porsche 718 to fourth place at the Nürburgring. It was his only points finish in his four Grands Prix. Photo: Ed Peter – all from via FB http://www.automobilsport-magazin.de

1965 GP Germany. Photo via Revolty.com

1965 – Nürburgring 1965. Gerhard Mitter in the third works Lotus heading for practice. © Klinkel-photography Udo Klinkel

1966 Germany GP. Photo Lothar Spurzen via Vikimedia

1966 Germany GP

1967 Germany GP