Opel in Formula 1
11. Oct 2020
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Frederick “Rikky” von Opel (born October 14, 1947) is a former racing driver from Liechtenstein, the only driver from that nation to have competed in Formula One. He is a great-grandson of Adam Opel, the founder of the German car-maker Opel.
von Opel participated in 14 Formula One Grand Prix in 1973 and 1974 for the Ensign and Brabham teams, he scored no championship points.
Picture above: Rikky von Opel in action at the 1973 British Grand Prix at Silverstone driving his Ensign N173-Cosworth, finished 13th.
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Formula 1, Silverstone, British Grand Prix, Rikky von Opel, Ensign, Brabham, Mo Nunn, Ensign, Brabham, Liechtenstein, 1973
Source: DR
