Loris Kessel facts for kids
Kessel in 1976
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| Born | 1 April 1950 Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland |
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| Died | 15 May 2010 (aged 60) Montagnola, Ticino, Switzerland |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  Swiss |
| Active years | 1976–1977 |
| Teams | Apollon Non-works Brabham |
| Entries | 6 (3 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1976 Spanish Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1977 Italian Grand Prix |
Loris Kessel (born April 1, 1950 – died May 15, 2010) was a racing driver from Switzerland. He was known for competing in Formula One and other exciting car races.
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About Loris Kessel
Loris Kessel was born in Lugano, Switzerland, and later passed away in Montagnola. He loved fast cars and became a professional racing driver.
He took part in six Formula One World Championship races. Formula One is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars. Loris made his first Formula One appearance on May 2, 1976. He did not score any championship points during his Formula One career.
His Formula One Journey
In 1976, Loris Kessel drove a Brabham car for a team called RAM. The next year, in 1977, he raced his own car, an Apollon-Williams. However, this car did not perform very well in the races.
Beyond the Race Track
Outside of racing, Loris Kessel was also a successful businessman. He owned several car dealerships in Switzerland. He also had his own racing team. This team competed in various car races, including the Ferrari Challenge series in Italy and other major European racing events. His team also raced in the FIA GT3 European Championship.
Racing Highlights
Loris Kessel competed in several different types of car races throughout his career.
European Formula Two Championship
He raced in the European Formula Two Championship. This series was a step below Formula One. It helped drivers gain experience before moving to the top level.
24 Hours of Le Mans
Loris Kessel also participated in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race. This is a very challenging endurance race held in France. Teams race for 24 hours straight, trying to cover the most distance. In 1993, his team finished 7th overall and an impressive 3rd in their class.
