1:18 Ferrari 156 Sharknose #3 Winner Dutch GP 1961 F1 Graf B. v. Trips CMR 167

The Ferrari 156 Sharknose is an iconic Formula One car developed by Scuderia Ferrari in the early 1960s. The car became famous for its distinctive "shark nose", a design innovation that gave it its name. Here is some detailed information about the 156 Sharknose #3 and the German racing driver Count Wolfgang Berghe von Trips who drove this car at the 1961 Dutch GP:

Ferrari 156 Shark Nose

• Design and development : Designed by Carlo Chiti, the Ferrari 156 was the first Ferrari model with a mid-engine. The "Sharknose" got its name from the distinctive air intakes at the front, which looked like the nostrils of a shark.
• Engine : The 156 Sharknose was equipped with a 1.5-liter V6 engine that produced about 190 hp.
• Technical innovations : In addition to the mid-engine layout, the car also featured improved chassis design and aerodynamics, making it one of the most competitive vehicles of its time.

Count Wolfgang Alexander Albert Eduard Maximilian Imperial Count Berghe von Trips

• Date of birth : 4 May 1928
• Origin : Count von Trips came from a German noble family and was one of the leading racing drivers of his time.
• Career : Von Trips began his Formula One career in 1956 and quickly became a prominent driver for Ferrari, competing in a total of 27 Grands Prix, scoring two wins and six podium finishes.

Dutch GP 1961

• Event : The 1961 Dutch GP took place on 22 May 1961 at the Circuit Park Zandvoort.
• Result : Count Berghe von Trips won the race driving the Ferrari 156 Sharknose, putting in an impressive performance. This victory was one of the highlights of his career and contributed to his leading position in the drivers' championship.
• Significance : The victory at Zandvoort was crucial to the Constructors' Championship that Ferrari won that season. Von Trips was an important part of that success, although his season was later overshadowed by his tragic accident at Monza, in which he and 15 spectators lost their lives.

Tragic end

• Accident in Monza : On September 10, 1961, von Trips suffered a fatal accident at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. He collided with Jim Clark's Lotus, causing his car to fly into the crowd. Von Trips and 15 spectators died in the accident. This incident had a lasting impact on safety in Formula 1.