Caracciola captures third European Championship

Date:
11 September 1938
Description:
With a third-place finish in the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Rudolf Caracciola in Mercedes-Benz takes the European Championship crown for the third time, repeating his successes of 1935 and 1937. He is regarded as the most successful racing driver of his day.

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Coppa Acerbo, 14.08.1938
Happy winners, race director Alfred Neubauer, winner Rudolf Caracciola and the head of the raci...