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Rikky von Opel, Liechtenstein's only F1 driver, marks birthday
Original: Despite being born in New York, Rikky von Opel was the first, and to date only, driver from Liechtenstein to have raced
Motorsport historians are marking the birthday of Rikky von Opel, born in New York on 14 October 1947, who remains the only driver from Liechtenstein ever to race in Formula 1. From the family that founded the Opel car brand, he was independently wealthy and funded his own drive with the Ensign team during the 1973 season.
Why now: The anniversary of his birth has prompted fans and history accounts to revisit his unique place in Formula 1 records.
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- Despite being born in New York, Rikky von Opel was the first, and to date only, driver from Liechtenstein to have raced in F1. Born # OnThisDay 14 October 1947, independently wealthy – his family founded the Opel car brand – he funded and drove for the Ensign team in 1973 after… · F1History1950@zpravobot.news
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