Jochen Mass, who gained the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix for McLaren, has died on the age of 78.
The German handed away on Sunday due to issues following a stroke he suffered in February, his household introduced.
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Mass, who competed in 114 Method 1 grands prix and secured eight podium finishes, additionally gained the Le Mans 24 Hours with Switzerland-based Sauber in 1989.
“Right now we mourn the lack of a husband, father, grandfather and a racing legend,” his household stated in an announcement.
“Past mourning his demise, we additionally have fun his unbelievable life. A life that he cherished sharing with all of you. A life that he lived to absolutely the fullest.
“He’s racing with all his mates once more.”
Mass was the opposite driver in Gilles Villeneuve’s deadly accident throughout qualifying for the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder. Ferrari’s Villeneuve got here throughout Mass’ March going slowly and a misunderstanding led to a collision.
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Mass was a mentor and driver coach on the Mercedes younger driver programme throughout his closing three years at Sauber, and helped Michael Schumacher earlier than the longer term seven-time world champion entered F1.
Mass completed his profession with 32 world championship victories in sportscar racing with Alfa Romeo, Porsche and Sauber-Mercedes.
From 1993 to 1997, Mass was a co-commentator on F1 for the German broadcaster RTL.
F1 boss Stefano Domenicali stated Mass, pictured right here in 2019, “was a beautiful one that embraced life” [Getty Images]
