Tom Belsø
Tom Belsø (27 August 1942 – 11 January 2020) was a motor racing driver. He was thought to be as the first Formula One driver from Denmark. Belsø qualified a Formula One Iso-Marlboro for the Frank Williams Racing Cars team at the 1973 Swedish Grand Prix.
| Born | 27 August 1942 Søborg, Copenhagen, Denmark |
|---|---|
| Died | 11 January 2020 (aged 77) |
| Formula One World Championship career | |
| Nationality |  Danish |
| Active years | 1973 - 1974 |
| Teams | Frank Williams Racing Cars |
| Entries | 5 (2 starts) |
| Championships | 0 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Career points | 0 |
| Pole positions | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| First entry | 1973 Swedish Grand Prix |
| Last entry | 1974 British Grand Prix |
On 11 January 2020 Belsø died from stomach cancer; he was 77 years old.[1]
References
- Pye, Marcus (13 January 2019). "Obituary: Denmark's first F1 driver Tom Belso 1942-2020". Autosport. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
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