Fritz Riess or Rieß (11 July 1922 in Nuremberg – 15 May 1991 in Samedan, Switzerland[1]) was a racing driver from Germany. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, on 3 August 1952. He finished seventh, scoring no championship points as only the first five finishers scored points at that time.

Riess also won the 1952 24 Hours of Le Mans for Mercedes-Benz, sharing the drive with Hermann Lang.

Racing record

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WDC Points
1952 Fritz Riess Veritas RS Veritas Straight-6 SUI 500 BEL FRA GBR GER
7 		NED ITA NC 0

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class
Pos.
1952 Germany Daimler-Benz A.G. Germany Hermann Lang Mercedes-Benz W194 S3.0 277 1st 1st
1953 Italy SpA Alfa Romeo West Germany Karl Kling Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CM S5.0 133 DNF
(Transmission)

References

  1. ^ Jenkins, Richard. "The World Championship drivers - Where are they now?". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 2007-07-29.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
1952
With: Hermann Lang 		Succeeded by


source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz_Riess