Brian Raubenheimer

Summary

Brian Raubenheimer (19 July 1940 – 21 June 2021) was a South African racing driver from Pietermaritzburg. He attempted to make his Formula One debut in 1965 South African Grand Prix, but withdrew following practice having suffered a gearbox problem.[1]

Brian Raubenheimer
Born(1940-07-19)19 July 1940
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Died21 June 2021(2021-06-21) (aged 80)
Howick, South Africa
Formula One World Championship career
NationalitySouth Africa South African
Active years1965
Teamsnon-works Lotus
Entries1 (0 starts)
Championships0
Wins0
Podiums0
Career points0
Pole positions0
Fastest laps0
First entry1965 South African Grand Prix
Last entry1965 South African Grand Prix

Raubenheimer remained a car enthusiast and is considered the "father" of the Mini Marcos in South Africa.[2]

Raubenheimer died on 21 June 2021, aged 80.[3]

Complete Formula One World Championship results edit

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 WDC Points
1965 Brian Raubenheimer Lotus 20 Ford 109E 1.4 L4 RSA
WD
MON BEL FRA GBR NED GER ITA USA MEX NC 0

Complete Formula One Non-Championship results edit

(key)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4
1966 Brian Raubenheimer Lotus 20 Ford 109E 1.4 L4 RSA
DNS
SYR INT OUL

References edit

  1. ^ "1965 South African Grand Prix, Pre-Qualifying times". Autosport. 30 December 2016. Brian Raubenheimer is missing from this list, although he is shown as not arriving on most records. He has previously told me that he did briefly participate in the first practice session before the gear linkage broke in the gate in neutral. He believed he had recorded a 1:36.8, but was unable to repair his Lotus 20 and so took no further part.
  2. ^ [1] Pietermaritzburg 2007 "A great surprise and a welcome visitor to our stand was Brian Raubenheimer, the "father" of the Mini Marcos in South Africa, who is now retired on his oceangoing yacht presently moored in Durban harbour. Brian was quite doe-eyed as he viewed the small collection of MMs on display as it was the first time ever in South Africa that more than one vehicle was on display at any one time."
  3. ^ "Brian Raubenheimer". StatsF1. Retrieved 20 July 2021.