Rudolf Caracciola (1901-1959) was a pre war Grand Prix driver and the first man to assume the title of "The Regenmeister." The original master in the rain, he is still considered the best of all time ...

JAN 29, 1938: Formula 1 driver Rudolf Caracciola recorded the fastest ever speed on a public road after reaching 268.9mph on the newly built German Autobahn on this day in 1938. The Grand Prix ace ...

After winning both the 1935 and the 1936 championships, legendary Mercedes racer Rudolf Caracciola also became the European Champion of the Association Internationale des Automobile Clubs Reconnus ...

A history of records A new record-breaking vehicle with a streamlined body and fully faired wheels as well as a likewise new V12 supercharged engine rated at 453kW: thus equipped, Rudolf Caracciola, ...