Former McLaren F1 driver Jochen Mass is currently in a stable condition following a recent “medical emergency”, his family has said.
As a result, Mass will be stepping back from public engagements while he undergoes his recovery.
F1 news: Jochen Mass recovering following ‘medical emergency’
Mass started 105 races in Formula 1, winning the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix for McLaren and earning seven other podiums, having acted as team-mate to several World Champions including Emerson Fittipaldi, James Hunt and Keke Rosberg during his career.
He went on to enjoy considerable success in sportscars, winning the 1989 24 Hours of Le Mans for Sauber, and in recent years has represented Mercedes as a brand ambassador, frequently…