Mourning for former Le Mans winner - | Racing driver Hans Herrmann dies at the age of 97
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Hans Herrmann: Racing Legend and Porsche IconHans Herrmann, 1970 Le Mans winner, died at 97 on January 9, leaving a lasting legacy with Porsche and Mercedes.
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- Hans Herrmann passed away on January 9 at age 97, recognized as a top post-war racing driver.
- He achieved over 80 overall and class victories, many with Porsche, including the historic 1970 Le Mans win.
- His career began with Mercedes-Benz in the 1950s, competing in Formula 1 and sports car events.
- Herrmann remained active as a Mercedes ambassador and was admired for his passion and engaging personality.
The news of Hans Herrmann's death has deeply affected us all.— Thomas Laudenbach, head of Porsche Motorsport, in a press release.
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