Michel Wyder(1 March 1950 – 31 May 1986) was a Swiss rallyco-driver,who served as the co-driver of ex-Formula OnedriverMarc Sureruntil his death at the 1986 ADAC Rallye Hessen.
Michel Wyder | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 March 1950 |
| Died | 31 May 1986(aged 36) |
| Nationality |  Swiss |
| Occupation | Rally co-driver |
Death
editWyder was killed at the 1986 ADAC Rallye Hessen after theFord RS200Surer was driving crashed into a tree and burst into flames. Wyder burned to death in the wreckage while Surer ended up in a coma. 1986 was turning into a dark year for the rallying community, with the deaths ofHenri ToivonenandSergio Crestoearlier that month in the Tour de Corse.[1]
Surer remained comatose for three weeks, and the crash ultimately brought an end to hisFormula Onecareer.
References
edit- ^"Grand Prix driver, Wyder, dies in crash".Observer-Reporter (1 June 1986).
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