2008
Ove Andersson dies in a vintage rally accident
Ove Andersson died on 11 June 2008, having built Toyota Team Europe and led Toyota's move into Formula 1.
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1995
Jean Alesi wins his only Grand Prix on his birthday
Jean Alesi won the 1995 Canadian Grand Prix on 11 June, taking his only Formula 1 victory on his 31st birthday in Ferrari's number 27.
1972
Jo Bonnier dies at Le Mans
Jo Bonnier died during the 1972 24 Hours of Le Mans, ending the career of Sweden's first Formula 1 Grand Prix winner.
1955
The 1955 Le Mans disaster shocks motor racing
The 1955 Le Mans disaster occurred on 11 June and became the deadliest accident in motor racing history, with lasting consequences for the wider Grand Prix world.
1953
Pat Symonds, engineer of Benetton and Renault title eras, is born
Pat Symonds was born on 11 June 1953, later becoming a central engineering figure in the Benetton and Renault teams that won world championships.
1949
Tom Pryce, Wales’s great lost F1 hope, is born
Tom Pryce was born on 11 June 1949, later becoming a fast and admired Shadow driver whose career ended in the 1977 South African Grand Prix.
1939
Jackie Stewart, champion and safety campaigner, is born
Jackie Stewart was born on 11 June 1939, beginning the story of a three-time world champion whose influence reached far beyond his 27 Grand Prix wins.