Mike Beuttler facts for kids
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| Born | 13 April 1940 Cairo, Kingdom of Egypt |
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| Died | 29 December 1988 (aged 48) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  British |
| Active years | 1971–1973 |
| Teams | Non-works March |
| Entries | 29 (28 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1971 British Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1973 United States Grand Prix |
Michael Simon Brindley Bream Beuttler (born April 13, 1940 – died December 29, 1988) was a British Formula One racing driver. He was known for racing his own privately owned March cars. Mike was born in Cairo, Egypt.
Mike Beuttler was a very skilled driver in Formula Three during the late 1960s. He then moved up to Formula Two and finally reached Formula One in 1971.
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How Mike Beuttler's Racing Team Was Funded
Mike's racing team got its money from a group of his friends who worked as stockbrokers. Because of this, his car was often called the "Stockbroker Special."
The team's name changed over time. At first, it was called Clarke-Mordaunt-Guthrie Racing. Later, in 1973, it became Clarke-Mordaunt-Guthrie-Durlacher Racing.
Mike Beuttler's Formula One Career Highlights
Mike Beuttler raced in Formula One from 1971 to 1973. He competed in 28 races.
His best finish was seventh place at the 1973 Spanish Grand Prix. Even though he didn't score any championship points under the rules back then, he finished in the top ten five times. If today's scoring system had been in place, he would have earned points!
He also raced once for the official March team at the 1971 Canadian Grand Prix.
Why Mike Beuttler Stopped Racing
Mike Beuttler stopped racing in 1974 when he was 34 years old. This happened because his financial supporters faced difficulties during the 1973 oil crisis. After competing in the 1000 km of Brands Hatch race, he retired from motorsport.
Mike Beuttler's Life After Racing
Not much is known about Mike Beuttler's life after he stopped racing. He eventually moved to the United States. He passed away in Los Angeles, California, in 1988, at the age of 48.
Mike Beuttler was also related to the politician Alan Clark. Alan Clark was married to Mike's sister, Jane.
