Jochen Mass, F1, Le Mans Winner, passes away at 78

Jochen Mass raced at the highest levels: Formula One, Le Mans, Daytona. He passed away on May 4 from complications from a stroke suffered in February. He was 78.

Mass found success in those arenas, too: Winner at the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix for McLaren, pole at Daytona in a Porsche 935 in 1977 and, with 12 appearances at Le Mans, the 1989 win in a Sauber Mercedes C9.

His co-drivers through the years were just as legendary: Hurley Haywood, Jacky Ickx, Bobby Rahal (Sebring winners in 1987), Bob Wollek, Hans-Joachim Stuck.

An HSR video from 2021 shows Mass running the high banks in a Porsche 911 at the Classic 24 hours of Daytona.

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David S. Wallens Editorial Director
5/5/25 9:11 a.m.

STATEMENT FROM RRDC PRESIDENT BOBBY RAHAL ON THE PASSING OF JOCHEN MASS:

"I am greatly saddened by the passing of my friend Jochen Mass today. He was not just a distinguished driver but a gentlemen and true sportsman, who represented so well the sport we all love.

"The RRDC sends its sincere sympathies to Bettina Mass and their lovely family. And to say we've all lost a great friend is a monumental understatement.

"RIP, my friend, and thank you for the memories."

Bobby Rahal

President, Road Racing Drivers Club

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
5/5/25 9:21 a.m.

From HSR: Jochen Mass at Daytona.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/84oP8ocNK9Y?rel=0

 

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