Helmut Niedermayr

Helmut Niedermayr (29 November 1915 in Munich – 3 April 1985 in Christiansted, US Virgin Islands)^[1] was a racing driver from Germany. He participated in one World Championship Grand Prix, on 3 August 1952, scoring no championship points.

Helmut Niedermayr

Born	(1915-11-29)29 November 1915 Munich, Germany
Died	3 April 1985(1985-04-03) (aged 69) Christiansted, Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality	German
Active years	1952
Teams	privateer AFM
Entries	1
Championships	0
Wins	0
Podiums	0
Career points	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0
First entry	1952 German Grand Prix

Niedermayr finished second with Theo Helfrich at the 1952 24 Hours of Le Mans, but a few weeks later he crashed into the crowd during a race at the Grenzlandring, killing at least 13 spectators and injuring 42.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	WDC	Points
1952	Helmut Niedermayr	AFM 6	BMW Straight-6	SUI	500	BEL	FRA	GBR	GER 9	NED	ITA	NC	0