A hugely popular man, he died in 2025 after suffering complications from a stroke three months prior. He was still attending historic events right up until the end of 2024. As well as being an ambassador for Mercedes, he worked in television. Retired from driving only in the late 1990's, although he occasionally competed in either historic races or special one-off drives in numerous series. He worked in motor racing administration and was the head of was then called the Ancien Pilotes. A thoughtful, sensitive and humorous man, Mass was initially a merchant seaman before embarking on a racing career, in hillclimbing in 1968. Jochen then became one of the very greatest sportscar drivers of his era as well as being a long-time Grand Prix driver. Mass won Le Mans in 1989 and Sebring in 1987, but also became a touring car champion, taking the European Crown in 1972.

Biography last updated 4 May 2025