Jochen Mass died Sunday, aged 78, from complications from a stroke.
He drove for Surtees, McLaren, ATS, Arrows and March from 1973 to 1980 and in 1982. Had 114 starts, one win (Spain, 1975) and eight podium finishes.
Also drove LeMans 12 times, including a Group C1 win in 1989.
Jochen was universally liked in F1 and resented the saying, “Nice guys finish last.” Born in Bavaria in 1946 and died in Cannes, France.
The author's answer comes down to one part on the Red Bull: the nut holding the steering wheel.
Max has ice water in his veins and drives more mistake-free qualy laps than the guys in the papaya cars. It just takes more than one lap for "those other guys" to exploit their cars' superiority.
Sad news. RIP and Godspeed home, Jochen
thx, good stuff...
Flavio back in F1!!
Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has resigned from his position with immediate effect, with Flavio Briatore taking over his responsibilities.
Oakes was only named team principal of Alpine last summer, beginning work in August and first attending a race in his role at Zandvoort after the mid-season shutdown. The Briton had been due to speak to the media on Sunday night after the Miami Grand Prix but that session was cancelled due to a change of travel plans, with the general belief being that it was to avoid facing multiple questions about potential driver line-up changes.
https://racer.com/2025/05/06/team-boss-oakes-makes-shock-exit-from-alpine/