Willy Mairesse

Willy Mairesse, 1961. Copyright LAT Photographic (www.latphoto.co.uk), 2010. Used with permission.

Willy Mairesse, 1961. Copyright LAT Photographic 2010. Used with permission.

Born:

01 Oct 1928
Momignies

Died:

02 Sep 1969
Ostend

Nationality:

Belgium

Grands Prix:

12 (1960-1965)

With his top-line career ended by injury, Mairesse committed suicide in his hotel room in Ostend. Fast, tough and wild, Willy was a good driver who did well in sportscars.

Biography last updated 24 Jan 2010