First racing wins with supercharged engine

  • Date
    27 April 1924
  • Description
    At the Madonie race course in Sicily, DMG works driver Christian Werner wins the Targa Florio over 432 km and, after an additional lap of 108 km, the Coppa Florio, recording the first major race victories for the new Mercedes 2-litre racing car with four-cylinder supercharged engine.
Targa Florio on the Madonie circuit, April 27 1924. Winner Christian Werner with his co-driver Karl Sailer (number 10) in the Mercedes 2-litre racing car with four-cylinder supercharged engine.
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Targa Florio on the Madonie circuit, 1924
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