Walt Hansgen – F1 | The “forgotten” drivers of F1

1961 USA GP. Walt Hansgen coming in off the course on pit road in. Walt and the cooper did not do well in 1961, crashing out on lap 14. Photo and info via Barcboys.com

1961- American Walt Hansgen is in his No. 60 Cooper Climax before the 1961 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen and chats with his head mechanic Alfred Momo. Ready to the right is American Roger Penske in his No. 6 Cooper Climax. Photo and info “[In the driver’s seat 1960], courtesy International Motor Racing Research Center], obtained from nyheritage.org.”

1964 GP USA. Photo via FB

1964 GP USA. Photo Rusty Hansgen via FB

1964 USA GP – Lotus 33. Photo Ron Zellner