The name of former German grand prix star Ralf Waldmann, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack in March at the age of 51, has been remembered at the Sachsenring, at the track’s finest feature.
Waldmann tribute, German Moto3 2018
The famous and daunting Turn 11, the first right-hander for half a lap followed by “the waterfall” downhill plunge, has been title Waldmann Corner.
Waldmann finished second in the 250cc World Championship in 1996 and 1997, and had recently become a popular and humorous TV commentator in Germany.
Waldmann, British 250GP Race 2009
By Michael Scott
Photos Gold n Goose