Gerhard Berger

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gerhard Berger
Occupation	Driver
Date Of Birth	Aug 27, 1959(1959-08-27)
Age	65
Birthplace	Wörgl
Country	Austria
Birth City	Tyrol
Horoscope	Virgo

Gerhard Berger Biography

Gerhard Berger is one of the most popular and richest Driver who was born on August 27, 1959 in Wörgl, Tyrol, Austria.

Until the mid-1980s when teams began stopping their drivers competing in other categories of racing (primarily due to the risk involved), it was not uncommon for a Grand Prix driver to race in sports and touring cars. However, by 1985 Formula One drivers were not permitted race in any other category within 24 hours of the start of a Grand Prix. At the season ending 1985 Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide, Berger had to obtain permission from the FIA, FOCA, and from Arrows team to race in a Group A touring car race which was a support category for the weekend. He needed the permission as the Grand Prix was scheduled to start at 2 pm on Sunday, 3 November and the Group A race was to start at 3 pm on the Saturday. Driving an ex-Schnitzer BMW 635 CSi (that had finished 2nd behind his own at the Spa 24 Hours) for Australian racing legend and millionaire Bob Jane, Berger qualified 2nd on the grid but his race lasted just 3 laps before he was punted into the gravel trap at the end of the pit straight by the Holden Commodore V8 of local veteran John Harvey.

Berger was fortunate to be alive after a serious road accident shortly after entering Formula One. A week after the 1984 season ended, he was driving home in his BMW 323i through the hills above Salzburg when his car was rammed from behind, resulting in it cartwheeling off a cliff. Berger, at that time not wearing the seatbelt, was thrown clear of the BMW through the rear window. By chance, the first car on the crash scene was occupied by two surgeons who specialised in back injuries. The doctors realised the extent of his injuries (a broken neck and some damaged bones in his back) and made sure he was not moved until special equipment arrived. Following emergency surgery, and a stay in hospital in Innsbruck, he made a full recovery.

Gerhard Berger Net Worth

Gerhard Berger is one of the richest Driver from Austria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gerhard Berger 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Gerhard Berger (born 27 August 1959) is an Austrian former Formula One racing driver. He competed in Formula One for 14 seasons, twice finishing 3rd overall in the championship (1988 and 1994), both times driving for Ferrari. He won ten Grands Prix, achieved 48 podiums, 12 poles and 21 fastest laps. With 210 starts he is amongst the most experienced Formula One drivers of all time. He led 33 of the 210 races he competed in and retired from 95 of them. His first and last victories were also the first and last victories for the Benetton team, with eleven years separating them. He was also a race winner with Ferrari and with McLaren. When at McLaren, Berger drove alongside Ayrton Senna, contributing to the team’s 1990 and 1991 constructors titles.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Gerhard Berger height 6 ft 1 in Giancarlo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Gerhard Berger Dating?

According to our records, Gerhard Berger married to Ana Corvo. As of December 1, 2023, Gerhard Berger’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Gerhard Berger. You may help us to build the dating records for Gerhard Berger!

It was not until joining Benetton in 1986 that his F1 career took off. Finally in a car that allowed him to exploit both his talent and the exceptional power of the BMW turbo engine (1,400 bhp (1,044 kW; 1,419 PS) in qualifying in 1986), coupled with a clever Pirelli tyre strategy, Berger won his first Grand Prix in Mexico using the Benetton B186. Berger was also on course for an easy victory at his home race, the 1986 Austrian Grand Prix before being forced into the pits from a comfortable lead with a flat battery. Berger out- qualified teammate Teo Fabi 12–4 in 1986 though Fabi, who as a Rookie had qualified on the pole for the 1983 Indianapolis 500, took pole at the faster Österreichring and Monza circuits. Berger established himself as a very fast driver in Formula One that year, recording the fastest speed trap of the season, clocking an incredible 351.22 km/h (218.23 mph) at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. This remains the fastest straight line speed attained by a turbocharged car in the first turbo era.

Facts & Trivia

Giancarlo Ranked on the list of most popular Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Austria. Gerhard Berger celebrates birthday on August 27 of every year.

For the 1987 season, Berger signed for Ferrari, partnering the Italian Michele Alboreto and replacing Stefan Johansson. After mechanical failures robbed him of the chance to perform, Berger came on strongly in the latter half of 1987, winning the final two rounds of the season. The 1987 Ferrari F1/87 benefitted from the work of ex-McLaren designer John Barnard although the car was designed by Austrian Gustav Brunner. Ferrari were back competing for race honours for the first time since mid-1985 from the Hungarian Grand Prix onwards. Berger was running a close second to Nigel Mansell at the Hungaroring before he was forced to retire. At Estoril for the Portuguese Grand Prix Berger dominated the race from pole position before spinning in the latter stages to finish second after pressure from Alain Prost. The Austrian then looked to be heading for a second consecutive victory at the Hermanos Rodriguez circuit for the Mexican Grand Prix as he once again dominated the race but mechanical problems forced him to retire when leading. Success at both Suzuka and Adelaide for the Japanese and the Australian Grands Prix, including pole positions in both events and the fastest lap in Adelaide, ensured Ferrari and Berger went into the winter season with boosted confidence and both team and driver were tipped as favourites for the 1988 Championship. As he had done to Fabi in 1986, Berger out-qualified teammate Alboreto 12–4 in

1987. Berger’s wins also gave Ferrari its first back to back victories since the late Gilles Villeneuve won the Monaco and Spanish Grands Prix in 1981.

Top Facts about Gerhard Berger

1. Gerhard Berger is an Austrian former Formula One driver.
2. He competed in 210 Grand Prix races between 1984 and 1997.
3. Berger won ten Grand Prix races during his career.
4. He finished third in the drivers’ championship twice (1988, 1994).
5. Berger drove for teams such as Ferrari, McLaren, and Benetton.
6. He was teammates with Ayrton Senna at McLaren from 1990-1992.
7. Berger retired from F1 after the 1997 season to become a team owner.
8. In addition to F1, he also competed in DTM and Le Mans racing.
9. Berger currently serves as the president of the FIA Single-Seater Commission.
10. He was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2018.

What happened Gerhard Berger?

He eventually retired at the end of the season , his final race seeing him finish a very close fourth in Jerez only seconds behind the victor Mika Häkkinen. In his final season as a Formula One driver, Berger and Alesi out- qualified each other 7 times each with the Austrian missing three races due to illness.

How old is Gerhard Berger?

62 years (August 27, 1959)

How tall is Gerhard Berger?

6′ 1″

Where was Gerhard Berger from?

Wörgl, Austria

Is Daniel Ricciardo in a relationship?

Ricciardo keeps his private life low key, and at present, he appears to be single. That said, his former romance with Jemma Boskovic was widely known—especially given the pair’s humble beginnings as Year 12 formal partners.