1970 champion Jochen Rindt was born in Germany, but chose to race under the Austrian flag.

Wolfgang von Trips was leading the championship in 1961 at the time of his fatal accident, and finished 2nd in the standings, just 1 point behind eventual champion Phil Hill.

[7][8] Wolfgang von Trips, who became the first German driver to win a Grand Prix, won two races, both of which were in 1961.

For the 2012 season he was given a race seat,[10] and he went on to achieve his career best result at the 2012 Belgian Grand Prix, finishing fourth.

He scored his first pole position at the 2012 Chinese Grand Prix and held on to win the race.

Senna's performance at the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix marked him out as an immensely talented driver,[19] but Bellof's race had shown what potential the German had as well.

Starting last on a very wet grid, Bellof quickly rose through the order, passing seven cars by the end of the first lap.

[20] It would prove to be his best result in Formula One and, in 1985, Bellof died at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps while competing in the World Sportscar Championship.

[20] Ralf Schumacher, younger brother of Michael, won six Grands Prix in a career that spanned eleven seasons starting in 1997.

[7] Heinz-Harald Frentzen won three Grands Prix over ten seasons, once finishing in runner up in the drivers' championship thanks to the disqualification of Michael Schumacher in 1997 and 3rd in 1999.

[21] Timo Glock was the third driver for Jordan in 2004 and was called up for racing duty when Giorgio Pantano was unable to drive due to a sponsorship dispute.