Formula 1 Winner Jochen Mass Dies at 78

Jochen Mass, the former German Formula 1 driver and 1975 Spanish Grand Prix winner, has died at age 78 due to complications following a stroke suffered earlier this year. Mass, who raced in F1 from 1973 to 1980 and briefly in 1982, achieved eight podium finishes with McLaren and was celebrated for his contributions to motorsport both in F1 and in sports car racing, notably winning the 1989 24 Hours of Le Mans. His sole F1 victory was marred by a tragic accident that resulted in spectator fatalities. Tributes from the Formula 1 community, including F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and the FIA, highlighted Mass's passion for racing and his vibrant legacy within the sport. Mass's family expressed gratitude for the support received during his final days and encouraged celebrating his life alongside mourning his loss. The racing world remembers him as a beloved figure who lived life to the fullest.