Ernst Loof
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Ernst Loof was an automotive engineer and racing driver from Germany. He contributed to the design of the BMW 328 sports car in the late 1930s.
Veritas RS from 1948
BMW 328 Mille Miglia coupé
1953 Formula One season
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The 1953 Formula One season was the seventh season of FIA Formula One motor racing. Just as in 1952, races counting towards the 4th World Championship of Drivers—which was contested over nine races be
Ernst Loof
…Born 4 July 1907 Neindorf, Germany Died 3 March 1956 (aged 48) Bonn, West Germany Formula One World Championship career Nationality German Active years 1953 Teams Veritas Entries 1 Championships 0 Wins 0 Podiums 0 Career points 0 Pole positions 0 Fastest laps 0 First entry 1953 German Grand Prix Veritas RS…
Maserati's Juan Manuel Fangio finished second in the World Championship of Drivers.
Ascari's teammate Giuseppe Farina finished third.
Juan Manuel Fangio (leaning on car) was hired by Maserati. Teammate José Froilán González is seen sitting in the car.
Louis Chiron (left) returned to F1 driving for OSCA.