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'''Georges Burggraf''' (born 25th April, 1929) is a French former racing driver best known for his appearances in [[Formula One]].
'''Georges Burggraf''' (born 25th April, 1929) is a French former racing driver best known for his appearances in [[Formula One]].


Burggraf made his debut in [[1957 Alternate Formula One season|1957]], his first appearance being a unsuccessful attempt at the [[Italian Grand Prix]] grid with the [[Alexander Racing Team]], followed by a retirement at the subsequent [[Spanish Grand Prix]].
Burggraf made his debut in [[1957 Alternate Formula One season|1957]], his first appearance being a unsuccessful attempt at the [[Italian Grand Prix]] grid with the [[Alexander Racing Team]], followed by a retirement at the subsequent [[Spanish Grand Prix]] from a very surprising third place.


Burggraf shocked onlookers at the opening round of [[1958 Alternate Formula One season|1958]], where he took his Alexander-run [[O.S.C.A.]] to an unsuspected win at the [[Australian Grand Prix]].
Confirming this promise, Burggraf shocked onlookers at the opening round of [[1958 Alternate Formula One season|1958]], where he took his Alexander-run [[O.S.C.A.]] to an unsuspected win at the [[Australian Grand Prix]].


==Complete Alternate Formula One results==
==Complete Alternate Formula One results==
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Revision as of 12:42, 29 January 2018

Georges Burggraf (born 25th April, 1929) is a French former racing driver best known for his appearances in Formula One.

Burggraf made his debut in 1957, his first appearance being a unsuccessful attempt at the Italian Grand Prix grid with the Alexander Racing Team, followed by a retirement at the subsequent Spanish Grand Prix from a very surprising third place.

Confirming this promise, Burggraf shocked onlookers at the opening round of 1958, where he took his Alexander-run O.S.C.A. to an unsuspected win at the Australian Grand Prix.

Complete Alternate Formula One results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 WDC Pts.
1957 Alexander Racing Team Bentley 53C Bentley 16VL-1 MAR MON FRA BEL NED IRL GBR GER ITA
DNQ
0
Alexander Racing Team-Gordini Gordini Type 56 Gordini G258/A 2.5 L8 ESP
Ret
USA
1958 Alexander Racing Team O.S.C.A. F158 O.S.C.A. 1558 AUS
1
MON FRA NED BEL GER GBR POR ITA MAR USA 1st 9