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Karl Kling
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| Karl Kling | |
 Karl Kling at the Nürburgring in 1976. |
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| Nationality |  German |
|---|---|
| World Championship Career | |
| Active years | 1954 - 1955 |
| Team(s) | Mercedes-Benz |
| Races | 11 |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podium finishes | 2 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First race | 1954 French Grand Prix |
| First win | - |
| Last win | - |
| Last race | 1955 Italian Grand Prix |
Karl Kling (born September 16, 1910–died March 18, 2003) was a Formula One driver from Germany. He participated in 11 grands prix, debuting on July 4, 1954. He achieved 2 podiums, and scored a total of 17 championship points. It is said, that he was born too late and too early. Too late to be in the successful Mercedes team of the 30s and too early to have a real chance in 1954 and 1955.
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Team | WDC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Mercedes | ARG |
IND |
BEL |
FRA 2 |
GBR 7 |
GER 4 |
SWI ret |
ITA ret |
ESP 5 |
Mercedes | 5th | 12 |
| 1955 | Mercedes | ARG SHR |
MON |
IND |
BEL ret |
DUT ret |
GBR 3 |
ITA ret |
Mercedes | 11th | 5 |
- Karl Kling, G. Molter, Pursuit of Victory (Bodley Head, London, 1956)
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