What is Rudolf Caracciola's full name?
Otto Wilhelm Rudolf Caracciola
Rudolf Caracciola date of birth:
January 30, 1901
How old was Rudolf Caracciola when died?
58
Where was Rudolf Caracciola born?
Remagen, Germany
When did Rudolf Caracciola die?
September 28, 1959
Where did Rudolf Caracciola die?
Kassel, Germany
Short Biography
Otto Wilhelm Rudolf Caracciola (30 January 1901 – 28 September 1959), more commonly Rudolf Caracciola was a racing driver from Remagen, Germany. He won the European Drivers' Championship, the pre-1950 equivalent of the modern Formula One World Championship, an unsurpassed three times. He also won the European Hillclimbing Championship three times – twice in sports cars, and once in Grand Prix cars. Caracciola raced for Mercedes-Benz during their original dominating Silver Arrows period, named after the silver colour of the cars, and set speed records for the firm. He was affectionately dubbed Caratsch by the German public, and was known by the title of Regenmeister, or "Rainmaster", for his prowess in wet conditions.