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Joakim Bonnier (Estocolmo, Suecia; 31 de enero de 1930-Le Mans, Francia; 11 de junio de 1972), más conocido como Jo Bonnier, fue un piloto de automovilismo sueco. [1] Participó en más de 100 carreras de Fórmula 1 entre 1956 y 1971 , donde logró una victoria.
Karl Jockum Jonas "Joakim" Bonnier (31 January 1930 – 11 June 1972) was a Swedish sportscar racing and Formula One driver who raced for various teams. He was the first Swede to both enter and win a Formula One Grand Prix.
Jo Bonnier may not have been the fastest F1 driver of his era, but he was certainly one of the richest and his bank balance helped the fledgling McLaren team with its crucial cash-flow during the late 1960s by providing a home for some of the team’s obsolete Grand Prix machines.
A one-time Grand Prix winner, Jo Bonnier was the influential President of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association who campaigned tirelessly to improve circuits. National service and early career. He had competed in a rally in 1948 but three years in the Swedish Navy delayed his racing ambitions.
11 de jun. de 2020 · 48 years today Jo Bonnier was killed in a shocking accident during the Le Mans 24 hours. A distinguished and almost regal character was lost after a highly distinguished career in both Formula One and sports car racing. Many were close to the tall, bearded and imposing Swede.
Joakim «Jo» Bonnier ( Estocolm, 31 de gener de 1930 - Le Mans, 11 de juny de 1972) va ser pilot de carreres d'automòbils que va competir a diferents categories al llarg de la seva vida, destacant però a la Fórmula 1 on va tenir una dilatada carrera.
JO BONNIER. Joakim Bonnier. Jo nació el 31 de enero de 1930 en Estocolmo (Suecia). Jo era hijo de un profesor de Genética. Durante dieciocho años disputó más de seiscientas carreras llegando a contar con su propia escudería. En 1954 compitió con un Alfa Romeo en pruebas sobre hielo.
