Hans Herrmann, born on February 23, 1928, in Stuttgart, Germany, is a retired German racing driver celebrated for his achievements in endurance racing and Formula One. Herrmann began his Formula One career in the 1950s, competing for teams like Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, and Porsche. Though his F1 career was notable, he truly excelled in sports car racing. Herrmann achieved his greatest success by winning the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans