(c) 'Who is Who' by Steve Small, 2000

Родился: 06.10.1951 Вайблинген, Штутгарт Умер: 12.08.1985 Торонто, Канада Сезонов в Ф1: 5 Лет в Ф1: 6 Гран При: 56 Старты: 47* *не стартовал: 9 Победы: - подряд: Подиумы: - подряд: Поул-позиции: - подряд: Первый ряд: - подряд: Быстрые круги: - подряд: Лучший финиш: 5 Лучший старт: 5 Дубли: Хет-трики: Лидирование старт/финиш: Большие шлемы: Круги: 1633 - лидирования: Километры: 7600.1 - лидирования: Очки: 2 - за один сезон: 2 - подряд:

Ф1: 1980-1985

Год	Команда	Шасси
1980	Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team	Arrows A3
1982	Team ATS	ATS D5
1983	Team ATS	ATS D6
1984	Team ATS	ATS D7
	MRD International	Brabham BT53
1985	Skoal Bandit Formula 1 Team	RAM 03

Manfred was a likeable man, friendly and unassuming, for whom Formula 1 was not the be-all-and-end-all of his life. He was quite content to enjoy his racing in sports-prototypes and touring cars, happy to be part of the Grand Prix scene while it wanted him.

He started racing in the Scirocco Cup in 1976, but soon began a long and happy association with BMW which saw him rapidly progress through their junior team from saloons to Formula 2. He was to spend three seasons in the formula, coming close to victory at Hockenheim in 1981, when his troubled Ralt was overhauled almost within sight of the finish.

An abortive drive for Arrows apart, Manfred's Grand Prix career began with the ATS team at the start of 1982. There were those who thought his style harsh and crude, but there was no doubting either his commitment or bravery as he manhandled the cars for all they were worth. Unfortunately, as the statistics show, his Formula 1 efforts were largely frustrated by a catalogue of retirements and he was no doubt glad to be able to go racing properly in the Kremer Porsche - particularly in 1985, when the season had started so brightly with a second place at Mugello and then a win at Monza, with Marc Surer.

Tragedy was to strike at Mosport, however, when in an unexplained accident Manfred's Porsche left the track at high speed. The driver was finally freed from the wreckage, and taken to hospital critically injured. Though no bones were broken, his head injuries were severe, and he died some 24 hours later.

(c) 'Who is Who' by Steve Small, 2000